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Understanding Master Development Plans in Oil and Gas Operations**

Master Development Plans (MDPs) are essential tools in the oil and gas industry, outlining strategies for efficient resource development. They require comprehensive information, including drilling plans and surface use operations. The approval process involves submitting various documents, such as Plans of Development (PODs) and environmental assessments. MDPs are most beneficial in areas with high drilling success rates and intense activity, as they optimize planning and minimize environmental impacts while enhancing operational efficiency.

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Understanding Master Development Plans in Oil and Gas Operations**

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  1. Section III. H. Master Development Plans

  2. Goals • What is a Master Development Plan? • What information is needed? • What does the approval process entail? • Where would they apply? • What is the benefit of using such a tool?

  3. Master Development Plans Definition • Information common to multiple planned wells, including drilling plans, Surface Use Plans of Operations, and plans for future production Current Usage • Plans of Development (PODs): Wyoming

  4. Master Development Plans Contents • 9-point Drilling Plan • 12-point Surface Use Plan of Operations • Applicable APDs

  5. Master Development Plans Contents (cont.) • Other locally required documents: • Integrated pest management plan • Water management plan • Optional: Cultural Report and Biological Survey

  6. Master Development Plans Approval and Review Process • Master Development Plan and APD Approval • Subsequent APD Submittals & Approval • Individual APDs - Form 3160-3 and well survey plats • Reference to and variations from the applicable Master Development Plan

  7. Master Development Plans Applicability • Best suited for areas with: • In-fill development • Common producing zones • Intense activity occurring in a defined area • High rate of successful well completions • Not suitable for operations associated with wildcat wells

  8. Master Development Plans Benefits • Increased processing efficiency • Quality cumulative impacts analysis • Better planning of oil and gas field development • Minimized environmental impacts

  9. Summary • Definition • Contents • Approval Process • Applicability • Benefit

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