Project Summary of Upcoming Pipeline & Facility Projects in Texas
Texas oil & gas pipeline and facility project permits last 7 days report dated May 9, 2022 is tracking number 27 Oil & Gas and Mid Stream Operators that had 51 pipeline and facilities approved permits.
- Top Oil & Gas Operators approved for a facility permits include; OXY USA Inc. (7), MD America Energy (5), Pioneer Natural Resources (4), Ring Energy (4)
- Top Counties approved for a facility permits include; ANDREWS (7), BRAZOS (5),REEVES (5)
- Top Oil & Gas Operators approved for a pipeline permits include; CONTANGO RESOURCES, INC (2), VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK INC (2)
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Texas Pipeline Projects
Pipeline permits include gathering or transport pipelines of a liquid, gas or oil through a system of pipes. In addition to these main types of pipelines, there are also four other sub-categories of pipelines: Gathering Lines, Feeder Lines, Transmission Pipelines and Distribution Pipelines. The permits represent all types of pipelines. Source Texas pipeline and facility project permits May 9, 2022
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Facilities are a system of vessels, piping, valves, tanks and other equipment that are used to gather, process, measure, store or dispose of petroleum, natural gas or water. … The upstream facility network includes equipment for the handling of oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and water. Source Texas pipeline and facility project permits May 9, 2022
We have 3 types of permits related to construction of new facilities the Permit Type is related to the stage of the project.
- Notify New – Prior to construction, a notification with basic information must be submitted.
- Initial -Ninety days after submitting the Initial Project Notification, a more detailed registration for the standard permit is required. This could be related to existing plant maintenance
- Revision – Permit approved with a revision to the permit. This could be related to existing plant maintenance
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Facility and Pipeline Project Details
Facility Projects
OXY USA – Permit #RN108891615 – MARCO CTB – Regan
Occidental’s U.S. business is focused in the Permian Basin of West Texas and southeast New Mexico, one of the largest and most active oil basins in the United States, accounting for approximately 30 percent of the total U.S. oil production. Occidental is the No. 1 producer in the Permian Basin, with operations focused on the Delaware and Midland basins, as well as the Central Basin Platform.
Spraberry Trend covers a large area – around 2,500 square miles. As most often defined, the Spraberry includes portions of Irion, Reagan, Upton, Glasscock, Midland, and Martin Counties. In 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy ranked The Spraberry Trend third in the United States by total proved reserves, and seventh in total production. Estimates have the Spraberry Shale holding up to 10 billion barrels of oil as well as 3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Global Hunter estimates the play’s potential recovery resources range from 4.2 to 8.8 billion BOE
Reagan County, TX ranks #10 in the state for BOE produced in the most recent month (Dec 2021). The information below is the summary of oil and gas data that goes back to 1993 and contains information on the 10,817 wells that have been drilled from Jan 1993 to Dec 2021.
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. – Permit RN111487211 – ROI TAN 19 TB – HOWARD
Laredo’s Permian activities are centered on the east side of the basin approximately 35 miles east of Midland, Texas in primarily Glasscock and Reagan Counties. Today, Laredo has over 140,000 gross acres (with a majority of it being contiguous) and of which 85% is HBP.
The principal focus of Laredo’s horizontal drilling activities is an oil play (that also includes a liquids-rich natural gas component) that involves both the Wolfcamp (Upper, Middle, and Lower) and the Cline formations. Secondary targets include the Spraberry, Canyon, Strawn and ABW intervals. In total, over 12 viable landing points have been identified throughout the stratigraphic section (~ 4,500 ft. thick) as being prospective for development.
Spraberry Trend covers a large area – around 2,500 square miles. As most often defined, the Spraberry includes portions of Irion, Reagan, Upton, Glasscock, Midland, and Martin Counties. In 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy ranked The Spraberry Trend third in the United States by total proved reserves, and seventh in total production. Estimates have the Spraberry Shale holding up to 10 billion barrels of oil as well as 3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Global Hunter estimates the play’s potential recovery resources range from 4.2 to 8.8 billion BOE
Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 34,860. Its county seat is Big Spring. The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1882. It is named for Volney E. Howard, a U.S. Congressman from Texas.
Marathon Oil – Permit# RN111488862 – EAST 74 RANCH CENTRAL FACILITY – ATASCOSA
Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company based in Houston, Texas. We’re focused on the lower-cost, higher-margin opportunities in the U.S. resource plays, and remain steadfast in our commitment to be safe, responsible and ethical.
Marathon will be drilling in South Texas for many years to come and the Eagle Ford is now a core to the company’s production growth plans. Expect Marathon to utilize horizontal drilling with multi-stage completions across its entire acreage position.
The Company’s acreage is located primarily within Atascosa, DeWitt, Frio, Gonzales and Karnes counties, with operated producing wells in the Eagle Ford, Austin Chalk and Pearsall formations. Marathon Oil has invested strategically to grow its presence in the formation’s highest value oil and condensate core areas, consistent with its focus on developing unconventional, liquids-rich resource plays.
Eagle Ford in Texas is the most mature tight oil play in the Lower 48 current, oil and natural gas production of 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. Measuring 400 miles long and 50 miles wide along the Texas Gulf Coast, the Eagle Ford basin is spread over 12,000 square miles in South and central Texas.
Atascosa County (1,236 sq miles) is located in South Texas and sits atop the Eagle Ford Shale play. Atascosa county is almost entirely in the liquids-rich or oil window of the Eagle Ford Shale. Primarily, drilling in Atascosa County targets the Eagle Ford Shale in the southern and eastern portions of the county where operators refer to both the crude oil and volatile oil windows
Ring Energy, Inc. – Permit# RN109958488 – 12TH MAN STATE – ANDREWS
Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and is a Texas-based oil and gas exploration, development, and production company with current operations in the Permian Basin of West Texas — recognized as the top producing oil basin in North America. Formed in 2012, the experienced management team has aggressively sought to acquire select low decline, and long-lived oil and gas properties in the Permian Basin with development opportunities for future years.
As of 12/31/20, the Company has, through exploration and acquisitions, increased their proved reserves to an estimated 76.5 million boe (barrel of oil equivalent). With over 100 years of combined experience in the oil and gas industry, coupled with new technological advancements, careful geological evaluation and reservoir engineering, and long-established industry relationships, REI is poised for profitability and success.
Ring Energy, Inc. (REI) operates out of the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The Permian Basin is unique in its size, vast infrastructure, thickness of strata, and multiple producing horizons/benches, providing a variety of exploration opportunities to develop oil and gas reserves. As a result, the Permian Basin is the top producing basin in North America.
The Permian Basin produces approximately 4.5 million Bo/d—about 37% of the U.S. daily production of approximately 12.6 million Bo/d (EIA week ending 12/31/19).
Andrews County, TX ranks #17 in the state for BOE produced in the most recent month (Jan 2022). The information below is the summary of oil and gas data that goes back to 1993 and contains information on the 21,294 wells that have been drilled from Jan 1993 to Jan 2022.
Montrose Operating LLC – Permit# RN110170362 – ANDREWS UNIVERSITY 31 – ANDREWS
Andrews County, TX ranks #17 in the state for BOE produced in the most recent month (Jan 2022). The information below is the summary of oil and gas data that goes back to 1993 and contains information on the 21,294 wells that have been drilled from Jan 1993 to Jan 2022.
Pipeline Projects
VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK INC. – New Pipeline – Permit# 10,364 – SAN PATRICIO
Royal Vopak is the world’s leading independent tank storage company. We store vital products with care. With over 400 years of history and a focus on sustainability, we ensure safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases for our customers. By doing so, we enable the delivery of products that are vital to our economy and daily lives, ranging from chemicals, oils, gases and LNG to biofuels and vegoils.
Aspen Midstream- Pipeline Addition – Permit#9,962 – AUSTIN, COLORADO, FAYETTE, WASHINGTON
Aspen Midstream’s Austin Chalk system currently spans from Fayette, Washington, Austin and Waller counties in Texas, with planned expansions into surrounding counties.
The Austin Chalk system currently consists of the following assets:
Approximately 99 miles of high-pressure large diameter gathering pipelines
Approximately 57 miles of 30-inch transmission pipe connecting the Austin Chalk and surrounding area to the Katy Market
200 MMcf/d cryogenic processing train at the Battle Horse facility
Seven amine treating plants with over 1,270 gpm of amine treating capacity
Additional rich high-pressure gathering and lean high-pressure gathering pipelines are planned to be built throughout 2020.
