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| Country: United States | |
| State: Pennsylvania | |
| County: Westmoreland | |
| Municipality: Upper Burrell Township | |
| Operator Name: PENNECO OIL CO INC | |
| Well Pad ID: | |
| Farm/Lease Name: WHITTEN 10H-A | |
| License Status: | |
| Spud Date: | |
| Permit Date: 2012-03-30 | |
| Well Type: OIL | |
| Unconventional Well: N | |
| Configuration: Deviated Well | |
| Conservation: No | |
| Latitude: 40.526767 | |
| Longitude: -79.668333 |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2012-03-30 | New Permit Application |
| 2012-06-26 | Performed Spud Operation |
| 2012-09-06 | Drilling Completion |
| 2013-08-27 | DEVIATED |
For data sources see[4]
| Period | Operator Name | Gas Quantity (mcf) | Gas Production Days | Oil Quantity (bbl) | Oil Production Days | Water Quantity (bbl) | Water Production Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2013 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 5,517.00 | 275 | 298.51 | 275 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2014 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 1,484.00 | 365 | 192.76 | 365 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2015 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 787.92 | 365 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2016 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 217.73 | 335 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2017 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 83.00 | 334 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2018 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 15.72 | 273 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2019 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | 8.05 | 213 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
For data sources see[5]
| Period | Operator | Waste Type | Quantity | Disposal Method | Waste Facility ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Produced Fluid | 18.00 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | PA0101508 |
| 2012 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 407.00 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | PA0101508 |
| 2012 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 910.00 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | PA0091472 |
| 2012 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 160.00 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | PA0095443 |
| 2013 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 477 Bbl | CENT WASTE TRT FAC NPDES | PA0095443 |
| 2013 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Produced Fluid | 293 Bbl | CENT WASTE TRT FAC NPDES | PA0095443 |
| 2013 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 477.00 Bbl | CENT WASTE TRT FAC NPDES DISCHARGE | PA0095443 |
| 2013 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Produced Fluid | 293.00 Bbl | CENT WASTE TRT FAC NPDES DISCHARGE | PA0095443 |
| 2014 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Produced Fluid | 20 Bbl | CENT WASTE TRT FAC NPDES | PA0095443 |
| 2014 | PENNECO OIL CO INC | Produced Fluid | 20.00 Bbl | CENT WASTE TRT FAC NPDES DISCHARGE | PA0095443 |
For data sources see[6]
| Inspection ID | Inspection Category | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Result | Inspection Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2076918 | Primary Facility | 2012-06-19 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Inspection the result of a SPUD notification received on 6/18/2012. The site was built. The site showed no sign of accelerated erosion or sedimentation on the access road or well pad area. The drill pit located onsite was excavated but not lined. The Department suggest the operator place a site sign and place the E&S plan in a tube. The Department suggest the operator continue to monitor the site on a weekly basis and after significant precipitation event to ensure erosion and sedimentation from leaving the site. |
| 2082501 | Primary Facility | 2012-07-03 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | US Energy rig#3 RD20 waiting on cement at time of inspection. Pit lined and freeboard maintained. Inspection conducted w/OGI D. Catalano |
| 2094303 | Primary Facility | 2012-08-21 | Routine/Complete Inspection | Violation(s) Noted | Violations noted |
| 2108508 | Primary Facility | 2012-09-06 | Follow-up Inspection | Violation(s) & Outstanding Violations | Also during the inspection the Department observed white fluid running down the backside of the well pad. After following the material back to its source the Department discovered an open top tank, which contained what appeared to be Bentonite and cement returns. That tank appeared to have a hole in the bottom resulting in the discharge of the substance to the ground. The tank also had less than 2 feet of freeboard. The leaking tank did not appear in the violations written on 8/21/2012. The Department immediately called the Operator to report the findings. The Operator immediately started pumping down the leaking tank. The associated violation are separate from and in addition to those written on 8/21/2012. |
| 2146713 | Primary Facility | 2013-03-11 | Compliance Evaluation | No Violations Noted | Administrative review, Operator indicated during a meeting at SWRO on 10/5/2012, that the pit located onsite was solidified and encapsulated. This review addresses the violations written on 8/21/2012 concerning the compromised liner and freeboard. |
| 2146728 | Primary Facility | 2013-03-11 | Administrative/File Review | No Violations Noted | Inspection record 2108561 and associated violations have been deleted, this inspection is updating the deleted record. On 10/4/2012 the Department observed and sampled a leaking baker tank located on site. The sample results were returned to the Department on 10/23/2012. The sample results show no significant contamination the resulting violations have been removed. |
| 2152327 | Primary Facility | 2013-04-01 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | At the time of inspection the well appears to be drilled and equipped for production. The well apparatus, brine tank, and pump jack appear to be in sound condition. The pit located on site appears to be in sound condition with the required 2' of freeboard. No observation of accelerated erosion and sedimentation in relation to well pad or access road. The E&S plan was onsite and appears to be implemented and maintained as outline in the plan. The Department suggests the operator continue to monitor the site weekly and after significant precipitation event to ensure the stability of the site is maintained. |
| 2173222 | Primary Facility | 2012-10-04 | Routine/Complete Inspection | Outstanding Violations - No Viols Req'd | Follow up inspection to violations written on 8/21/2012 and 9/6/2012. At the time of inspection the Department notes that the violations and suggestions for removing the pit and damaged liner don't appear to have been followed. The Operator appears to be in the beginning phases of developing the site to begin stimulation of the well. The Department notes 17 baker tanks located onsite, which appear to contain a fresh water. At the time of inspection one of the tanks appears to be leaking a significant amount of fluid. The Department notified the Operator during the inspection. The Operator responded my sending personnel to stop the leaking baker tank. The Department sampled the tank to ensure the tanks contained fresh water. At the time of inspection the site appears to be in sound condition. No observation of accelerated erosion or sedimentation on the well pad or access road. |
| 2380336 | Primary Facility | 2015-06-18 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | At the time of inspection the well was drilled and equipped for production. The brine tank, pump jack and well apparatus appear to be in sound condition. The site appeared to be restored. No observation of accelerated erosion or sedimentation in relation to the well site or access road. |
| 2487853 | Primary Facility | 2016-05-24 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | At the time of inspection well appears equipped for production. Well tag present and affixed in a permanent manner. Three brine tanks located on site, within earthen dike and appears to be structurally sound. No E&S issues in relation to site and/or access road. |
| 2726032 | Primary Facility | 2018-05-03 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | At the time of inspection well equipped for production. Three brine tanks within earthen dike and appear structurally sound. No E&S issues. |
| Inspection ID | Violation ID | Violation Date | Date Resolved | Violation Code | Violation Type | Violation Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2094303 | 647499 | 08/21/2012 | 2012-08-21 | 78.54* - Failure to properly control or dispose of industrial or residual waste to prevent pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth. | Environmental Health & Safety | |
| 2094303 | 647500 | 08/21/2012 | 2012-08-21 | 78.56(2) - Failure to maintain 2 ' of freeboard in an impoundment. | Administrative | |
| 2108508 | 651622 | 09/06/2012 | 2012-09-06 | 78.54* - Failure to properly control or dispose of industrial or residual waste to prevent pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth. | Environmental Health & Safety | |
| 2108508 | 651623 | 09/06/2012 | 2012-09-06 | 78.56(2) - Failure to maintain 2 ' of freeboard in an impoundment. | Administrative |
| Violation ID | Penalty ID | Penalty Code | Penalty Status | Penalty Date | Enforcement Date | Penalty Amount | Amount Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 647499 | 295075 | NOV - Notice of Violation | |||||
| 647500 | 295075 | NOV - Notice of Violation | |||||
| 651622 | 295077 | NOV - Notice of Violation | |||||
| 651623 | 295077 | NOV - Notice of Violation |
For data sources see[7]