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37-125-27866

Well Details

Well ID: 37-125-27866
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Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
County: Washington
Municipality: Somerset Township
Operator Name: RICE DRILLING B LLC
Well Pad ID: 153096
Farm/Lease Name: BABY BEAR
License Status:
Spud Date:
Permit Date: 2016-01-29
Well Type: GAS
Unconventional Well: Y
Configuration: Horizontal Well
Conservation: No
Latitude: 40.148333
Longitude: -80.021664

For data sources see[1][2][3]

Well History

Date Event
2016-01-29 New Permit Application
2016-03-10 Performed Spud Operation

For data sources see[4]


Production Data

Period Operator Name Gas Quantity (mcf) Gas Production Days Oil Quantity (bbl) Oil Production Days Water Quantity (bbl) Water Production Days
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC 3,207,249.68 228 0.00 0 0.00 0
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC 3,121,516.00 365 0.00 0 0.00 0
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC 2,020,632.00 365 0.00 0 0.00 0

For data sources see[5]

Waste Data

Period Operator Waste Type Quantity Disposal Method Waste Facility ID
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 99.80 Bbl REUSE OTHER THAN ROAD SPREADING
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Drilling Fluid Waste 114.03 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROC FAC (GENERAL PERMIT) WMGR123SW005
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 92.24 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Drill Cuttings 655.55 Tons LANDFILL 100620
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Servicing Fluid 3.99 Tons LANDFILL 100663
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 30.40 Bbl CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE WMGR123SW019
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 466.15 Bbl REUSE OTHER THAN ROAD SPREADING
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Drilling Fluid Waste 690.00 Bbl CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE WMGR123SW019
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Waste Water Treatment Sludge 1.13 Tons RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY 2014-541
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Drill Cuttings 270.40 Tons LANDFILL 100172
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Drill Cuttings 448.13 Tons LANDFILL 100663
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 39.33 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROC FAC (GENERAL PERMIT) WMGR123SW005
2016 RICE DRILLING B LLC Synthetic Liner Materials 9.43 Tons LANDFILL 100663
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 404.00 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW001
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 106.00 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 73.11 Tons RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY 2014-541
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Soil Contaminated by Oil & Gas Related Spills 0.56 Tons LANDFILL CID # 28726
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Synthetic Liner Materials 12.98 Tons LANDFILL 100663
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Filter Socks 0.35 Tons RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY 301280
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 28.00 Bbl REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 1,951.32 Bbl REUSE (AT WELL PAD)
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 3,127.55 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW019
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 5,350.63 Bbl REUSE (AT WELL PAD)
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 60.35 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY ODNR 2014-4
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Drilling Fluid Waste 167.95 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 43.18 Bbl INJECTION DISPOSAL WELL 34-059-24202
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 298.90 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 22.00 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123NW009
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 10.83 Tons RESIDUAL WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY 101532
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 4,125.53 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 31.81 Bbl CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE ORDER 2016-415
2017 RICE DRILLING B LLC Soil Contaminated by Oil 0.56 Tons LANDFILL CID # 28726
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 1,271.31 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 59.63 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW019
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 433.07 Bbl REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 45.55 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123NW009
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 196.00 Bbl REUSE (AT WELL PAD)
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 100.00 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2018 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 2,710.89 Bbl REUSE (AT WELL PAD)
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 22.95 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW005
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 119.08 Bbl SURFACE IMPOUNDMENT 95-7-37312-19
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 95.00 Bbl REUSE (AT WELL PAD)
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 1,233.81 Bbl REUSE (AT WELL PAD)
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 69.35 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123SW010
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 22.00 Bbl REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Other Oil & Gas Wastes 32.00 Bbl INJECTION DISPOSAL WELL 34-059-24202
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 487.48 Bbl RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WMGR123NW011
2019 RICE DRILLING B LLC Produced Fluid 147.12 Bbl REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA

For data sources see[6]

Inspection Data

Inspections Performed

Inspection ID Inspection Category Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Result Inspection Comments
2463613 Primary Facility 2016-03-09 Preoperation Inspection No Violations Noted On 3/9/16, I performed a pre-operation inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to an operator request for a pre-op and made the following observations:

•Stacked CFS near coordinates N40°08’42.37” W80°01’27.94” was improperly constructed with all ends butting together at the same location. This is a violation of 25 Pa. Code § 102.11(a)(1), 25 Pa. Code § 78.53, 25 Pa. Code § 102.5(m)(4). •Multiple pad and access road drains were extended and modified directing flow into a non-permitted constructed rock lined channel leading to the northern wet pond. The operator requested red line change approval at the time of inspection. This is a violation of 25 Pa. Code § 102.5(m)(4) conditions 6e, 6f, & 16a. •The operator constructed unlined temporary channels diverting and moving water from one section of CFS to another in two separate locations below the western side of the pad. This is a violation of 25 Pa. Code § 102.11(a)(1), 25 Pa. Code § 78.53, and 25 Pa. Code§ 102.5(m)(4) conditions 6e, 6f, 8e, & 16a. -

2464502 Primary Facility 2016-03-14 Drilling/Alteration No Violations Noted Butch’s Rat Hole Service auger rig

Drilled a 36” wellbore and set 26” conductor casing at 40 ft. on 3/12/16.

2468442 Primary Facility 2016-02-28 Follow-up Inspection No Violations Noted
2469927 Primary Facility 2016-03-30 Drilling/Alteration No Violations Noted Falcon Drilling Rig #23

Moved onto this well on 3/27/16 and resumed drilling at 40 ft. The 20” casing was set at 250 ft. on 3/28/16 and cemented to surface with 12 bbls returned. The 13 3/8” casing was set at 411 ft. on 3/29/16 and cemented to surface with 1 bbl returned. Coal was found from 347 ft. to 353 ft. A basket was set at 328 ft. Currently at 733 ft. and drilling ahead.

2473753 Primary Facility 2016-04-06 Drilling/Alteration No Violations Noted Falcon Drilling Rig #23

The 9 5/8” casing was set at 2123 ft. on 3/31/16 and cemented to surface with 29 bbls returned. TD was at 6776 ft. on 4/3/16.

2494002 Primary Facility 2016-06-17 Drilling/Alteration No Violations Noted Patterson Drilling Rig #349

Moved onto this well on 6/11/16 and resumed drilling at 6788 ft. KB. KOP from tangent was at 6864 ft. MD (6831.54 ft. TVD). EOB on the curve was at 8078 ft. MD (7549.30 ft. TVD). TD was at 17,982 ft. MD (7633.66 ft. TVD) on 6/15/16. The 5 ½” casing was set at 17,972 ft. Currently preparing to cement casing.

2495160 Primary Facility 2016-03-11 Follow-up Inspection No Violations Noted On 3/11/16, I performed a follow up inspection at the Baby Bear site with regards to issues noted in the 3/9/16 inspection (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:

•Issues with improperly implemented CFS barriers were corrected. •Collapsed and damaged containment on chemical containers near the site entrance were corrected. •The rock lined channel system connecting pad and access road drains had not been remediated at the time of inspection. Outstanding violation, no new violation. •An auger was present on site and being used to dig cellars at the time of inspection.

2498038 Primary Facility 2016-06-28 Drilling/Alteration No Violations Noted Patterson Drilling Rig #349

The 5 ½” casing was set at 17,972 ft. and cemented to surface with 10 bbls returned on 6/18/16.

2501974 Primary Facility 2016-03-17 Follow-up Inspection No Violations Noted On 3/17/16, I performed a follow up inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to an NOV from 3/9/16 (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:

•The rock lined channel system connecting the pad and access road drains had not been remediated at the time of inspection. Outstanding violation, no new violation. •An area where the CFS appeared to be separating was found near coordinates N40°08’42.276; W80°01’27.74” (near the site entrance along the access road). •Water was observed to be pooling in a depression where the site CFS is nearest the road north-west of the site entrance. •The cut slope on the back of the site was noted to have a nearly vertical grade contrasting with site plans. This slope was also noted to be unstabilized. No violation. Remediation recommended.

2502838 Primary Facility 2016-03-31 Follow-up Inspection No Violations Noted On 3/31/16, I performed a follow-up inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to concerns voiced by DEP Oil & Gas inspector John Rushin and an NOV from 3/9/16 (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:

•While other issues noted in the 3/9 NOV for this site had been remediated the rock lined collection channels leading to wet pond 2 had not been removed or visibly altered at the time of inspection. •Met with Rice representative Jonathon Davis at the site to discuss potential environmental and safety hazards of a near vertical cut slope above the pad. •Many areas of the site did not have temporary stabilization at the time of inspection. No violations; requirements for stabilization were communicated to the operator at the time of inspection. •Wells were being drilled at the time of inspection.

2503495 Primary Facility 2016-07-01 Compliance Evaluation No Violations Noted On7/1/16, I performed a compliance evaluation inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to an NOV from 3/9/16 (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:

•The rock lined channel system noted in the 3/9/16 NOV had been removed. 

    -It is noted that a shallow erosion channel remained with a few associated sections of silt fence having been added.  Remediation of this erosion channel is strongly recommended.

•Roads leading to the site sediment traps permitted in site PCSM plans have been implemented. •The cut slope east of (above) the pad remains extremely steep, contrary to the site permit, unsecured, and largely unstabilized. No violation at this time. 

    -Discussion with the operator on 7/21/16 indicated that a modification has been submitted to alter the permitted contour of the high wall.

•General site stabilization is greatly improved though some areas appear to be negatively affected by dry conditions. •Drilling was continuing on site at the time of inspection.

2537237 Primary Facility 2016-10-26 Complaint Inspection No Violations Noted On 10/26/16, I performed a complaint response inspection related to the Baby Bear well site in response to complaint ID 323280 and collected samples for 0946 analysis.
2540985 Primary Facility 2016-07-21 Follow-up Inspection No Violations Noted On 7/21/16, I performed a follow up inspection at the Baby Bear site accompanied by Rice’s Jonathon Davis in response to ongoing situations at the site noted in multiple prior inspections and made the following observations:

•The high wall east of the pad remained at the time of inspection. The operator reported that the sheer cut resulted from issues with unforeseen bedrock outcropping as well as issues with utility line placements after the site surveying was conducted. A major modification to the site plans was submitted per the operator on 11/11/16. No violation. •Additional safety fencing was requested around the vertical portion of the high wall east of the pad to reduce the safety hazard. No violation. •The crease in the hillside below the southern end of the pad between the cut slope of the pad and the access road slope had a significant erosion channel forming due to large amounts of water being produced from pad and keyway drains in the area. The flow was previously directed into an unpermitte

2541010 Primary Facility 2016-07-29 Follow-up Inspection No Violations Noted On 7/29/16, I performed a follow up inspection for the Baby Bear Site accompanied by Rice’s Michael Gatskie and Carey Bell in response to an operator request to review potential minor modifications and made the following observations:

•A request to implement a change of gradient in the area between the southern end of the pad and the access road to better reflect the permitted land contour as well as implementing a series of check dams to encourage sheet flow and prevent erosion damage from excess water in accordance with the sites permits was approved as a minor modification and added to site plans as a red line change. •An additional minor modification to the course of the pipeline’s path to reduce disturbance with no change to site contours within the well site LOD was approved and marked on site plans as a red line change.

2569211 Primary Facility 2016-11-17 Administrative/File Review No Violations Noted On 11/17/16, I performed an administrative inspection related to the Baby Bear well site in response to complain ID: 323280 and made the following observations:

•WQS Supervisor John Carson and I reviewed the laboratory results for the samples taken 10/26/16 as well as other situational information and found that water chemistry parameters while high in multiple parameters do not conclusively indicate oil and gas impact.

2620389 Primary Facility 2017-07-05 Incident- Response to Accident or Event No Violations Noted On 7/5/17 an INCDT inspection was conducted of the Baby Bear pad in response to a spill reported by the operator (CTS ID: 327676).

>>A truck was found to be leaking fluid to the pad. No containment had been placed under the leaking equipment. This constitutes a violation of 58 Pa. C.S. 3218.2(d), 25 Pa. Code 78.54, and 25 Pa. Code 78.57(a) in that the operator failed to contain fluids associated with the servicing of wells and use appropriate secondary containment.

>>The operator reported that roughly 20 gallons of production fluids had been spilled to the pad during servicing. Cleanup of the spill was completed at the time of inspection. One roll off box of contaminated material was removed from the site and conductivity testing was performed to confirm complete removal. This constitutes a violation of 25 Pa. Code 78.54 and 25 Pa. Code 78.57(a) in that the operator failed to contain production fluids, these violations are regarded as immediately corrected.

>>A fence was being installed above t

2730916 Primary Facility 2018-05-16 Routine/Partial Inspection No Violations Noted On 5/16/18 a routine partial inspection of the Baby Bear well site was conducted in response for an operator request for review of a minor modification to the site. The following was observed:

>>A landowner requested site modification to allow access to a field for agricultural use. The operator requested approval for a modification consisting of adding an access road shortly before the pad using pipe and rock fill to bridge the roadside culvert at its high point and allow access to the field up gradient of the primary site access road.

>>The modification was noted in site plans and approved at the time of inspection. Construction is expected to be completed the following week.

2746538 Primary Facility 2018-05-16 Routine/Partial Inspection No Violations Noted On 5/16/18 a routine partial inspection of the Baby Bear well site was conducted in response for an operator request for review of a minor modification to the site. The following was observed:

>>A landowner requested site modification to allow access to a field for agricultural use. The operator requested approval for a modification consisting of adding an access road shortly before the pad using pipe and rock fill to bridge the roadside culvert at its high point and allow access to the field up gradient of the primary site access road.

>>The modification was noted in site plans and approved at the time of inspection. Construction is expected to be completed the following week.

2747871 Primary Facility 2018-07-02 Routine/Complete Inspection No Violations Noted This well has been completed and is producing. Wells and site appear to be well maintained.

For data sources see[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Permits Issued Detail Report". Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2019-05-21. 
  2. ↑ "Spud Data Report". Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2019-05-16. 
  3. ↑ "Oil and Gas Well Pad Report". Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2019-05-21. 
  4. ↑ "Compiled from multiple data sources - see Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Data Sources". 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2020-02-27. 
  5. ↑ "Oil and Gas Production Reports". Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2019-05-21. 
  6. ↑ "Oil and Gas Waste Reports". Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2019-05-21. 
  7. ↑ "Oil and Gas Compliance Report". Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2019-05-21. 
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