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How long does it take to plug a well

How long does it take to plug an oil and gas well?

Some shallow and easy wells can be plugged in one work day.  More  typical is three to five work days.  However, GonzOil has plugged some  very difficult wells that required more than six weeks to plug. 

Are permits required?

Yes.  Ohio requires ODNR Form 1 “Well Plugging Permit Application.”   This enables ODNR to develop specific well plugging requirements for  that particular well in order to protect all potable water zones. 

How much does a Well Plugging Permit cost?

The permit application fee is $250.00 to plug one well, and the permit  is valid for one year in urban areas and two years in non-urban areas.   An expedited well plugging permit application costs an additional  $500.00. 

Does the local Fire Department have any jurisdiction over well plugging?

Yes, but more so in municipalities than in rural areas.  As an  experienced well plugging contractor, GonzOil notifies the local Fire  Department in advance alerting them to the fact there may be a natural  gas odor when the well is opened up for plugging.  An ODNR Well  Inspector oversees the plugging operation.  However, the local Fire  Department is responsible for fire safety and to assure access to the  well site in the event of an emergency. 

Does ODNR approve the plug job?

Yes, if the well has been properly and effectively plugged in compliance with ODNR plugging requirements.

When is the well plugged properly and effectively according to ODNR?

An ODNR Well Inspector must be notified when a well is being plugged,  and usually a Well Inspector is at the job site until the end of the  plug job.  The Inspector will prepare a well plugging report that  details the location of the cement plugs and other plugging  information.  Typically the Well Inspector will re-visit the well within  30 days of plugging to confirm that the well is not leaking.  The Well  Inspector will also review the former location of the tank battery,  wellhead and pipelines.  If they meet with the Inspector’s approval in  the field, the Inspector will submit a report to ODNR in Columbus that  the well has been properly and effectively plugged and abandoned.  Once  the Inspector’s report is processed in Columbus, the ODNR well database  will be updated with the “Plugged and Abandoned” box checked.  The Well  Inspector’s report also indicates if the well site has received “Final  Restoration” or “FR” approval and the “FR” box is checked off in the  ODNR Well Database. 

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