Drill Time Basics - FourPoint Energy · Drilling & Hauling Estimated Time: Drilling: 3-4 days...

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Site Preparation

Estimated Time:

7-14 days depending on the size of the pad

On Site

• Constructroadsto the well site.

• Clearthesurfacefor the wellpad

• Averagepadspaceis 5acres

Drilling & Hauling

Estimated Time:

Drilling:3-4daysfordirectionalwellsand10-15forhorizontalwells

Hauling:

30-45days–Dependingwhenthecompletioncontractorcanbescheduled,theremaybesometimewhennohaulingoccursdirectlyafterdrilling

On Site

• Usefreshwaterandbentoniteclaytodrillthewell

• Installcasingandcement

• Conductpressuretestingandcementbondlogging

• Removedrillingequipment

• Haulwaterandtanksforhydraulic fracturingoperations

Hydraulic Fracturing

Estimated Time:

1-3daysperwell

On Site

• Hydraulicfracturingcrews pumpamixtureofwateron site,sand,andchemicals foreachwell

• Crewsremovepumps andtrucks

Production & Reclamation

Estimated Time:

30yearsproduction

On Site

• Reclaimanysurfacesthat donotrequirepermanent infrastructureforproduction

• Ongoingfacilityoperations andmonitoring

Drill Time Basics

Stages of the Life of a Well in Days