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1660 LINCOLN ST., SUITE 2710, DENVER, CO 80264 • Phone: 303.861.0362 • WWW.COGA.ORG
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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
