Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
404 - Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
2 CCR 404-1 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Section 611 - AIR AND GAS DRILLING

Universal Citation: 2 CO Code Regs 404-1 ยง 611

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

a. Drilling compressors (air or gas) will be located at least 125 feet from the wellbore and in a direction away from the air or gas discharge line.

b. The air or gas discharge line will be laid in as nearly a straight line as possible from the wellbore and be a minimum of 150 feet in length. The line will be securely anchored.

c. A pilot flame will be maintained at the end of the air or gas discharge line at all times when air, gas, or mist drilling, or Well testing is in progress.

d. All combustible material will be kept at least 100 feet away from the air and gas discharge line and Flare Pit.

e. The air line from the compressors to the standpipe will be of adequate strength to withstand at least the maximum discharge pressure of the compressors used, and will be checked daily for any evidence of damage or weakness.

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