Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995

PART I NOTIFICATION UNDER REGULATION 6(1)

The particulars required for a notification under regulation 6(1) are as follows:—

1.

Name and address of the operator.

2.

Particulars of the type of well, its number and its name.

3.

Particulars of the rig or other plant which is to be used in connection with the operations on the well.

4.

Particulars of the surface equipment and of the circulation fluids to be used to control the pressure of the well.

5.

Particulars with scale diagrams, where appropriate, of—

(a)

the Irish Grid reference of the location of the top of the well;

(b)

the directional path of the borehole;

(c)

the terminal depth and location; and

(d)

its position and that of nearby wells and mine workings relative to each other.

6.

A description of operations to be performed and a programme of works including—

(a)

the dates on which operations are expected to start and finish; and

(b)

a diagram showing details of the intended final completion or recompletion of the well.

7.

A description of—

(a)

any activities during operations on the well which will involve a risk of the accidental release of fluids from the well or reservoir; and

(b)

such hazards.

8.

In the case of a well which is to be drilled—

(a)

particulars of the geological strata and formations and fluids within them through which it may pass and of any hazards with the potential to cause fire, explosion or a blowout which they may contain;

(b)

the procedures for effectively monitoring the direction of the borehole and the effects of intersecting nearby wells; and

(c)

particulars of the design of the well, sufficient to show that it takes account of the matters in sub-paragraph (a), and that it will so far as is reasonably practicable be safe.

9.

In the case of an existing well—

(a)

a diagram of the well;

(b)

a brief history of the well including a summary of previous operations and any problems encountered; and

(c)

its present status and condition.

10.

In the case of an abandonment operation details of the proposed sealing or treatment.