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NAPP2100625669 FOREHAND RANCH 22 STATE 8H @ 30-015-43555

General Incident Information
FOREHAND RANCH 22 STATE 8H
[30-015-43555] FOREHAND RANCH 22 STATE #008H

[331569] 3R Operating, LLC
Liner Report Approved, Restoration Complete
Fire

Artesia
Major
State
Eddy (15)

N-22-23S-27E      2310 FSL      2080 FWL
32.289573,-104.179761 NAD83

Notes

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Contact Details

Event Dates

01/04/2021

1/19/2021

05/01/2025  

Incident Dates

Type Action Received Denied Approved
Remediation Closure Report [421631] 01/16/2025 01/31/2025
Liner Inspection Notice [419557] 01/10/2025 01/10/2025
Remediation Plan [421631] 01/16/2025 01/31/2025
Site Characterization [421631] 01/16/2025 01/31/2025
Initial C-141 Report [373797] 08/14/2024 08/16/2024
Notification [13956] 01/06/2021 01/06/2021

Compositional Analysis of Vented and/or Flared Natural Gas

No Compositional Analysis Found


Incident Materials

Cause Source Material Volume Units
Unk. Released Recovered Lost
Equipment Failure Treating Tower Crude Oil 2 0 2 BBL
Equipment Failure Treating Tower Produced Water 2 0 2 BBL
Equipment Failure Treating Tower Condensate 0 0 0 BBL
Equipment Failure Treating Tower [OBSOLETE] Natural Gas (Methane) 47 0 47 MCF
 
The concentration of dissolved chloride in the produced water >10,000 mg/l:           Yes           No        
Cause of Release OR Additional Details provided for materials released:
Received a phone call from the Eddy County fire dispatch (575) 615-7155 stating that the Forehand Ranch #8H tank battery in eddy county was on fire and emergency personal were on location. Dispatched the pumper to location. At this point it was determined that the 4x20 125psi heater treater for the FHR #8 well was on fire. The well was shut in and the fire department was able to put out the fire. Upon completion of exhausting the flames it was determined the fire was caused from a rubber gasket on the manway plate giving up and venting gas. When the gas came into contact with the hot exhaust from the fire tube it ignited. Both manway plates are still on the vessel. Corrective action is being taken.

Incident Events

Date Detail
01/31/2025 We have received your Remediation Closure Report for Incident #NAPP2100625669 FOREHAND RANCH 22 STATE 8H, thank you. This Remediation Closure Report is approved.
01/31/2025 The (01/31/2025, C-141) application [421631] was accepted by OCD. The operator was emailed with details of this event.
01/31/2025 An application [421631] was submitted to OCD for review. It was submitted, indicating that it was an: [C-141] Application for administrative approval of a release notification and corrective action The operator was emailed confirmation of this event.
01/16/2025 The (01/31/2025, C-141) application [421631] was assigned to this incident.
01/10/2025 The (01/10/2025, C-141L) application [419557] was assigned to this incident.
08/16/2024 The (08/16/2024, C-141) application [373797] was accepted by OCD. The operator was emailed with details of this event.
08/16/2024 An application [373797] was submitted to OCD for review. It was submitted, indicating that it was an: [C-141] Application for administrative approval of a release notification and corrective action The operator was emailed confirmation of this event.
08/14/2024 The (08/16/2024, C-141) application [373797] was assigned to this incident.
01/06/2021 The (01/06/2021, NOR) application [13956] was accepted by OCD. The operator was emailed with details of this event.
01/06/2021 An application [13956] was submitted to OCD for review. It was submitted, indicating that it was an: [NOR] Notification of a release The operator was emailed confirmation of this event.
01/06/2021 The (01/06/2021, NOR) application [13956] was assigned to this incident.
01/06/2021 Additional Details provided by the operator: Received a phone call from the Eddy County fire dispatch (575) 615-7155 stating that the Forehand Ranch #8H tank battery in eddy county was on fire and emergency personal were on location. Dispatched the pumper to location. At this point it was determined that the 4x20 125psi heater treater for the FHR #8 well was on fire. The well was shut in and the fire department was able to put out the fire. Upon completion of exhausting the flames it was determined the fire was caused from a rubber gasket on the manway plate giving up and venting gas. When the gas came into contact with the hot exhaust from the fire tube it ignited. Both manway plates are still on the vessel. Corrective action is being taken.
01/06/2021 Initial Response question & answers at the time of notification were as follows.
  • The source of the release has been stopped: True.
  • The impacted area has been secured to protect human health and the environment: True.
  • Released materials have been contained via the use of berms or dikes, absorbent pads, or other containment devices: True.
  • All free liquids and recoverable materials have been removed and managed appropriately: True.
01/06/2021 New incident created by the operator, upon the submission of notification of release.
01/04/2021 Release discovered by the operator.

Incident Severity
Major release as defined by 19.15.29.7(A) NMAC?
Yes No 		From paragraph A. Major release determine using:
        (2) an unauthorized release of a volume that:
                (a) results in a fire or is the result of a fire.

Incident Corrective Actions

Initial Response

The source of the release has been stopped.
The impacted area has been secured to protect human health and the environment.
Released materials have been contained via the use of berms or dikes, absorbent pads, or other containment devices.
All free liquids and recoverable materials have been removed and managed appropriately.
If all the actions described above have not been undertaken, explain why:

         


Site Characterization

What is the shallowest depth to groundwater beneath the area affected by the release? Between 26 and 50 (ft.)   bgs
What method was used to determine the depth to ground water? NM OSE iWaters Database Search
Did this release impact groundwater or surface water? Yes No
Are the lateral extents of the release within 300 feet of a continuously flowing watercourse or any other significant watercourse? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 200 feet of any lakebed, sinkhole, or playa lake (measured from the ordinary high-water mark)? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 300 feet of an occupied permanent residence, school, hospital, institution, or church? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 500 horizontal feet of a spring or a private domestic fresh water well used by less than five households for domestic or stock watering purposes? Between 1000 (ft.) and ½ (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 1000 feet of any other fresh water well or spring? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within incorporated municipal boundaries or within a defined municipal fresh water well field? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release within 300 feet of a wetland? Between 500 and 1000 (ft.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release overlying a subsurface mine? Greater than 5 (mi.)  
Are the lateral extents of the release overlying an (non-karst) unstable area? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Categorize the risk of this well / site being in a karst geology? High  
Are the lateral extents of the release within a 100-year floodplain? Between 1 and 5 (mi.)  
Did the release impact areas not on an exploration, development, production, or storage site? Yes No

Remediation Plan

Have the lateral and vertical extents of contamination been fully delineated? Yes No
Was this release entirely contained within a lined containment area? Yes No
On what estimated date will the remediation commence?  
On what date will (or did) the final sampling occur?  
On what date will (or was) the remediation complete(d)  
What is the estimated surface area (in square feet) that will be remediated? 16000   (sq ft)
What is the estimated volume (in cubic yards) that will be remediated? 0   (cu yds)
Is (or was) there affected material present needing to be removed
Is (or was) there a power wash of the lined containment area (to be) performed

OTHER (Non-listed remedial process)?


Release is indicated as entirely contained within a lined containment area. Deferral Requests are not expected; any received may not be granted for this incident.

Remediation Closure Report

Have the lateral and vertical extents of contamination been fully delineated? Yes No
Was this release entirely contained within a lined containment area? Yes No
What was the total surface area (in square feet) remediated? 16000   (sq ft)
What was the total volume (cubic yards) remediated? 0   (cu yd)
OTHER (Non-listed remedial process)?

        n/a


Release is indicated as entirely contained within a lined containment area. No Reclamation Report is expected or required for this incident at this time.

Release is indicated as entirely contained within a lined containment area. No Re-vegetation Report is expected or required for this incident at this time.

Orders No Orders Found


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