North Dakota Legal Description and Well or Unit Information

• Category: Oil Gas and Minerals - Deeds
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-OG-1204
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is used for legal description and well or unit information. North Dakota Legal Description and Well or Unit Information play a crucial role in the management and exploration of oil and gas resources within the state. These descriptions provide a detailed account of the location, boundaries, and ownership rights of particular wells or units in North Dakota. Several types of legal descriptions and well or unit information are used, including: 1. North Dakota Legal Description: The North Dakota Legal Description is a precise and standardized method used to identify and define the boundaries of a specific piece of land within the state. It typically includes: — Township, Range, and Section: North Dakota is divided into a grid system referred to as the Public Land Survey System (PASS). Each township is six miles square and contains 36 sections, each consisting of one square mile. The township, range, and section help pinpoint the exact location of a property. — Meridian and Baseline: North Dakota uses the Fifth Principal Meridian and the Baseline. The Meridian is an imaginary line north-south, while the Baseline is an imaginary line east-west, intersecting to form the starting point of the PASS grid. 2. Well or Unit Information: Well or Unit Information provides data related to particular oil or gas wells located in North Dakota. It includes: — API Number: The American Petroleum Institute (API) number uniquely identifies each well in North Dakota. It helps in tracking the production, drilling, and completion records of the well. — Well Name and Number: A well is usually assigned a specific name and number based on various factors, including its location, operator, or lease. This identification facilitates communication and data management. Well borere Orientation: Wellbore orientation describes the vertical and horizontal measurements of the well. It includes the depth, inclination, and azimuth, which determine the trajectory of the well and its direction. — Spacing Unit: The spacing unit defines the designated area where the well can extract oil or gas resources. It sets the allowable distances between wells to efficiently drain the hydrocarbon reservoir while minimizing interference between adjacent wells. — Ownership: The ownership section of well or unit information specifies the entities or individuals who have the rights to the minerals extracted from the well. It may include the leaseholder, operator, working interest owners, and royalty owners. By combining the North Dakota Legal Description with Well or Unit Information, operators, regulators, and interested parties can accurately communicate and manage the exploration, production, and ownership details of oil and gas activities in North Dakota.

North Dakota Legal Description and Well or Unit Information play a crucial role in the management and exploration of oil and gas resources within the state. These descriptions provide a detailed account of the location, boundaries, and ownership rights of particular wells or units in North Dakota. Several types of legal descriptions and well or unit information are used, including: 1. North Dakota Legal Description: The North Dakota Legal Description is a precise and standardized method used to identify and define the boundaries of a specific piece of land within the state. It typically includes: — Township, Range, and Section: North Dakota is divided into a grid system referred to as the Public Land Survey System (PASS). Each township is six miles square and contains 36 sections, each consisting of one square mile. The township, range, and section help pinpoint the exact location of a property. — Meridian and Baseline: North Dakota uses the Fifth Principal Meridian and the Baseline. The Meridian is an imaginary line north-south, while the Baseline is an imaginary line east-west, intersecting to form the starting point of the PASS grid. 2. Well or Unit Information: Well or Unit Information provides data related to particular oil or gas wells located in North Dakota. It includes: — API Number: The American Petroleum Institute (API) number uniquely identifies each well in North Dakota. It helps in tracking the production, drilling, and completion records of the well. — Well Name and Number: A well is usually assigned a specific name and number based on various factors, including its location, operator, or lease. This identification facilitates communication and data management. Well borere Orientation: Wellbore orientation describes the vertical and horizontal measurements of the well. It includes the depth, inclination, and azimuth, which determine the trajectory of the well and its direction. — Spacing Unit: The spacing unit defines the designated area where the well can extract oil or gas resources. It sets the allowable distances between wells to efficiently drain the hydrocarbon reservoir while minimizing interference between adjacent wells. — Ownership: The ownership section of well or unit information specifies the entities or individuals who have the rights to the minerals extracted from the well. It may include the leaseholder, operator, working interest owners, and royalty owners. By combining the North Dakota Legal Description with Well or Unit Information, operators, regulators, and interested parties can accurately communicate and manage the exploration, production, and ownership details of oil and gas activities in North Dakota.