6. Re-entry/resumption/deepening of a well

Complete Step 6 if you are resuming drilling operations after rig release, re-entering an abandoned well, or deepening a well while on hole, which results in a change in category type (e.g., B140 to C280).

Before spud date

If the category type is changing before the well is spud, request that the AER cancel the original licence and apply for a new well licence. You must complete consultation/notification for the new category type. Any other revisions to the licence are made by completing Licence amendment only.

While on hole

You must submit a licence amendment or resumption application if you are drilling more than 150 m deeper than originally licensed or if the deepening will change the terminating formation. When you are applying for a deepening of the well and there are no changes to the category type, complete Licence amendment only. If the category type changes, complete this section.

If after rig release

Complete this section, Step 6. Re-entry, resumption, deepening of a well.

Enter the following re-entry, resumption, deepening information:

 

Original Licence Number

The licence number entered on Schedule 1.

1.

The applicant is the licensee of the well
Required

Select Yes to show you are the well licensee; select No if you are not.

2.

The well is currently abandoned
Required

Select Yes to show that the well is currently abandoned according to AER records; select No if it is not.

3.

The applicant has the rights to the existing wellbore
Required

Select Yes to show that, as applicant, you have the rights.

Select No if you do not have the rights. You must attach:

Required Attachment

Description

Type

Wellbore Rights Exemption

Re-entry, resumption, deepening of a well. Explanation of why you do not have the rights to the existing wellbore (may require supporting documentation)

.doc, .jpg, .pdf

For Category E wells, you must attach:

Required Attachment

Description

Type

Wellbore Rights

Re-entry,resumption, deepening or a well. Letter of indemnification or wellbore transfer documentation.

.jpg, .pdf

4.

Casing will be pressure tested to meet the minimum requirements

Select Yes to show that prior to commencing drilling operations, the existing casing will be tested in accordance with Directive 036 requirements and a casing inspection log will be run to verify the burst rating and/or condition of the existing (in-hole) casing.

Select No if the existing casing will be pressure tested to meet the minimum requirement and a casing inspection log will not be run to verify the burst rating and/or condition of the existing casing. You must attach:

Required Attachment

Description

Type

Pressure Testing Explanation

Re-entry, resumption, deepening of a well. Detailed explanation to verify that the casing still meets the appropriate design factor for burst as outlined in Directive 036 and Directive 056, Section 7.10.4.

.doc, .jpg, .pdf

For Category E wells, you must attach:

Required Attachment

Description

Type

Pressure Testing

Re-entry, resumption, deepening of a well. Explanation of the method used for pressure testing and information regarding a casing inspection log.

.doc, .jpg, .pdf