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Bakken Production Optimization Program Final Program Report: Years 1–3 (2013–2016)
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1/31/2017
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The final report to the Industrial Commission of North Dakota summarizes Bakken Production Optimization Program (BPOP) achievements at the end of the original 3-year contract. BPOP conducted focused research in the areas of hydrocarbon utilization, water management, waste management, systems failure analysis, site logistics, spills remediation, and land reclamation. The centerpiece was a massive project conducted by Continental Resources, Inc. (Continental) to determine optimal well spacing within the Bakken. Continental’s Hawkinson Project, completed within BPOP, determined that the Bakken and Three Forks Formations represent unique and distinct reserves, which has enormous implications for current estimates of recoverable resources. BPOP facilitated a science-based process to determine if a change in rules regarding state drill spacing unit (DSU) setbacks was prudent, then supported state regulators in adopting the required changes. More oil will now be extracted from each DSU as a result of program efforts to justify a change in rules regarding the minimum distance between a well bore and the boundaries of each DSU. BPOP led an analysis of gas-flaring trends, and helped industry and the state of North Dakota determine appropriate flared gas reduction goals over a period of years. Program efforts to address flaring reduction resulted in new rules on flaring that were defined collaboratively, with industry and state interests working together. BPOP researchers provided science-based support to state regulators and industry during a critical discussion on how to best manage radiological waste associated with oil exploration and development. BPOP coordinated discussions with state regulators and industry groups on the topic of best practices for remediation of brine spills associated with oil development. BPOP then completed a best practices remediation manual with these groups.
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