§ 550.1153. When must I conduct a static bottomhole pressure survey?

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(a)You must conduct a static bottomhole pressure survey under the following conditions: If you have . . . Then you must conduct . . .

(1)A new producing reservoir, ``` ``` A static bottomhole pressure survey within 90 days after the date of first continuous production.

(2)A reservoir with three or more producing completions, ``` ``` Annual static bottomhole pressure surveys in a sufficient number of key wells to establish an average reservoir pressure. The Regional Supervisor may require that bottomhole pressure surveys be performed on specific wells. ``` ``` ``` ``` ``` ```

(b)Your bottomhole pressure survey must meet the following requirements: ``` ```

(1)You must shut-in the well for a minimum period of 4 hours to ensure stabilized conditions; and ``` ```

(2)The bottomhole pressure survey must consist of a pressure measurement at mid-perforation, and pressure measurements and gradient information for at least four gradient stops coming out of the hole. ``` ```

(c)You must submit to the Regional Supervisor the results of all static bottomhole pressure surveys on Form BOEM-140, Bottomhole Pressure Survey Report, within 60 days after the date of the survey. ``` ```

(d)The Regional Supervisor may grant a departure from the requirement to run a static bottomhole pressure survey. To request a departure, you must submit a justification, along with Form BOEM-0140, Bottomhole Pressure Survey Report, showing a calculated bottomhole pressure or any measured data. ``` \[76 FR 64623, Oct. 18, 2011, as amended at 80 FR 57096, Sept. 22, 2015\]

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