Unitization (Exploratory and Secondary)

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Unitization provides for the exploration and development of an entire geologic structure or area by a single operator so that drilling and production may proceed in the most efficient and economic manner.

• Oil and Gas Unit Agreements (43 CFR 3180)
  Regulations that govern the approval of unitization on federal and Indian lands.
• Unitization Manual 3180 (Exploratory)
  This manual defines the Bureau of Land Management's responsibilities concerning the review, approval, and supervision of operations for exploratory units involving federal and Indian lands.
• Unitization Handbook H-3180-1 (Exploratory)
  This handbook defines the Bureau of Land Management's responsibilities concerning the review, approval, and supervision of operations for exploratory units involving federal and Indian lands.
• Procedures for Submitting an Exploratory Unit Agreement
  These guidelines establish the procedures and the required information to be submmitted for approval of an exploratory unit agreement on federal or Indian lands.
  • Model of a Federal Exploratory Unit Agreement
  • Model of an Indian Exploratory Unit Agreement
  • Exhibit A (Map) 
  • Exhibit B (Land Ownership)  

• New! Establishing Participating Areas for Horizontal Wells in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota in both Federal and Indian Exploratory Units

• Procedures for Submitting a Secondary Unit Agreement
  These guidelines establish the procedures and the required information to be submmitted for approval of a secondary unit agreement on federal or Indian lands.
  • Model of a Federal Secondary Unit Agreement
  • Model of an Indian Secondary Unit Agreement
  • Exhibit A (Map) 
  • Exhibit B (Land Ownership) 
• Model of Resignation/Designation Successor Unit Operator Form
• Example Plan of Development (POD)
• Bonding
• Unit Summary List
  Summary of the unit agreements currently in effect in the Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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