Paragraph 8 I1

Northern Ireland

In the case of a well which is to be drilled—

(a)

particulars, with suitable diagrams, of—

(i)

the location of the top of the well;

(ii)

the directional path of the well-bore;

(iii)

its terminal depth and location; and

(iv)

its position, and that of nearby wells, relative to each other;

(b)

particulars of the geological strata and formations, and of fluids within them, through which it will pass, and of any hazards with the potential to cause a major accident which they may contain;

(c)

the procedures for effectively monitoring the direction of the well-bore, and for minimising the likelihood and effects of intersecting nearby wells; and

(d)

a description of the design of the well, including the limits on its safe operation and use.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 7 para. 8 in operation at 21.5.2007, see reg. 1