Texas Railroad Commission Oil & Gas Regulatory Consulting
Expert Regulatory Solutions for Oil & Gas Industry Compliance
Valor specializes in providing top-tier regulatory consulting services for the oil and gas industry. With a deep understanding of the Texas Railroad Commission's regulations and a commitment to excellence, our team is equipped to handle all your compliance needs. From navigating complex regulatory landscapes to ensuring optimal operational efficiency, we offer a range of services designed to keep your business ahead in a dynamic industry. Below are the key services we provide to ensure your success and compliance:
Texas Railroad Commission Services:
- Regulatory Consulting for Oil & Gas: At Valor, we understand the critical importance of ensuring your oil and gas operations comply with all regulatory standards, especially those set by the Texas Railroad Commission. Our team of experts is dedicated to guiding you through the complex landscape of regulations, ensuring your operations are efficient and compliant.
- P-5 Renewals and RRC Drilling Applications: We specialize in handling P-5 renewals and drilling applications with the Railroad Commission of Texas. Our goal is to streamline these processes for you, ensuring timely approvals and minimal disruptions to your operations.
- GAU Surface Casing Recommendations: Our team provides expert advice on GAU surface casing requirements, helping you meet the specific standards set by the Texas Railroad Commission.
- Monitoring and Maximizing Monthly RRC Allowables: We assist in monitoring and maximizing your monthly RRC allowables, ensuring you get the most out of your oil and gas production within regulatory limits.
- Monthly Filings of RRC Reports and Forms: Valor takes charge of the regular monthly filings of RRC reports and forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Disposal (W-14) & Injection (H-1) Applications: We handle disposal and injection applications, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of the Texas Railroad Commission.
- RRC Allowable Recalculations & Projections: We offer services in recalculating and projecting RRC allowables, helping you plan and optimize your production.
- Assistance with Texas Railroad Commission Rules, Regulations, and Policies: Our consultancy provides comprehensive assistance in understanding and complying with the rules, regulations, and policies of the Texas Railroad Commission.
- RRC Production Reporting: We manage monthly oil and gas production reporting (PR reports), P-1 supplemental reports, and production data to ensure accurate and timely submissions to the Texas Railroad Commission.
Texas RRC Permit Types Comparison
Understanding the differences between common Texas Railroad Commission permits is essential for compliance:
| Permit Type | Purpose | Formation Type | Typical Timeline | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | Drilling, recompletion, or re-entry of oil/gas wells | Productive formations | 3-5 business days (standard) | P-5 status, GAU letter, spacing compliance |
| W-14 | Disposal of oil & gas waste by injection | Non-productive formations | 30-60 days | Geological data, area of review, MIT testing |
| H-1 | Injection for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) | Productive formations | 45-90 days | EOR project approval, geological data, MIT testing |
| W-1D/W-1H | Directional or horizontal well drilling | Productive formations | 3-5 business days (standard) | Standard W-1 plus directional/horizontal survey data |
What is a P-5?
A P-5 Organization Report is the mandatory annual registration that establishes an entity's legal authority to operate oil and gas wells, pipelines, or other regulated facilities in Texas. Without a current P-5, operators cannot file permits, reports, or conduct regulated activities.
What is an RRC Allowable?
An RRC Allowable is the maximum volume of oil or gas that an operator is legally permitted to produce from a well or lease each month. Allowables are calculated based on well potential tests, assigned acreage, and applicable field rules.
Key RRC Filing Deadlines
| Report/Filing | Deadline | Penalty for Late Filing |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Production Report (PR) | Last day of the month following production | Allowable reduction, enforcement action |
| P-5 Annual Renewal | Before operator anniversary date | Loss of operator status, inability to file permits |
| H-10 Annual Injection Report | February 15th (for prior year) | Well shut-in order, permit revocation |
| W-3A Notice of Intent to Plug | 5 days before plugging operations | Plugging delays, compliance violations |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Railroad Commission Services
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is the state agency responsible for regulating the oil and gas industry, pipeline safety, natural gas utilities, and surface coal and uranium mining in Texas. Despite its name, the RRC no longer regulates railroads. It oversees drilling permits, well completions, production reporting, disposal wells, and environmental compliance for all oil and gas operations in the state.
The P-5 Organization Report is a mandatory annual filing required by the Texas Railroad Commission for any entity that operates oil or gas wells, pipelines, or other regulated facilities in Texas. It must be renewed each year before the operator's anniversary date. The P-5 establishes the operator's legal standing with the RRC and must be kept current to maintain active status and the ability to file permits, reports, and other documents.
Standard drilling permit applications (W-1 form) typically take 3-5 business days for RRC approval if all requirements are met and no exceptions are needed. Applications requiring Rule 37 or Rule 38 exceptions may take 21-45 days or longer, especially if a hearing is required. Working with an experienced regulatory consultant can help ensure applications are complete and accurate, minimizing delays.
A W-14 permit is for disposal wells that inject oil and gas waste into formations that are NOT productive of oil or gas. An H-1 permit is required for injection into formations that ARE productive of oil or gas, typically for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) or secondary recovery operations. Both require detailed geological information, mechanical integrity testing, and ongoing compliance monitoring, but the application requirements and review processes differ.
RRC allowables are the maximum volumes of oil or gas that an operator is permitted to produce from a well or lease during a given month. Allowables are calculated based on factors including well potential tests, acreage, and field rules. Monitoring and maximizing allowables is crucial for operators because production exceeding allowable limits can result in penalties, while underutilized allowables represent lost revenue opportunities.
A shut-in letter from the RRC indicates compliance issues that must be resolved, such as delinquent filings, unpaid fees, or operational violations. Receiving a shut-in letter means your wells may be ordered to cease production until the issues are addressed. It's critical to respond promptly, identify the specific violations, and work with the RRC to develop a corrective action plan. An experienced regulatory consultant can help expedite resolution and minimize production downtime.
Texas operators must file several monthly reports with the RRC, including the PR (Production Report) for oil and gas production volumes, P-1 supplemental reports when applicable, and various well status reports. Disposal and injection well operators must also file monthly injection reports. All reports have specific deadlines, and late or inaccurate filings can result in penalties, allowable reductions, or enforcement actions.
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Texas RRC Services:
- P-5 Renewals
- Commercial Saltwater Disposal Applications
- RRC Drilling Applications
- P-5 Organization Agent of Record and Renewals
- GAU Surface Casing Recommendations
- Monitor & Maximize Monthly RRC Allowables
- Monthly filings of RRC Reports and Forms
- Disposal (W-14) and Injection (H-1) Applications
- RRC Allowable Recalculations and Projections
- Assistance with Texas Railroad Commission Rules, Regulations and Policies
Texas Railroad Commission Forms:
- 20468 - Transition Form
- Annual Gas Storage Operator Report
- AOF-1 - Field Application for AOF Status
- AOF-2 - Individual Operator Application for AOF Status
- AOF-3 - Operator's Review of AOF Status
- CF-1 - Commercial Facility Bond
- CF-2 - Commercial Facility Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit
- EPA Form 8700-12 - United States Environmental Protection Agency - RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form
- G-1 - Gas Well Back Pressure Test, Completion or Recompletion Report, and Log
- G-3 - Gas Storage Data Sheet
- G-5 - Gas Well Classification Report
- G-10 - Gas Well Status Report
- GC-1 - Gas Well Capability
- GT-1 - Geothermal Production Test, Completion or Recompletion Report, and Log
- GT-2 - Producer's Monthly Report of Geothermal Wells
- GT-4 - Producer's Certificate of Compliance and Authorization to Transport Geothermal Energy and/or Natural Gas and/or Other Materials
- GT-5 - Application to Inject Fluid into a Reservoir Productive of Geothermal Resources
- GW-1 - Groundwater Protection Determination Request Form
- H-1 - Application to Inject Fluid into a Reservoir Productive of Oil & Gas
- H-1A - Injection Well Data for H-1 Application
- H-2 - Permit Application to Create, Operate, and Maintain a Brine Mining Facility
- H-4 - Application to Create, Operate and Maintain an Underground Hydrocarbon Storage Facility
- H-5 - Disposal/Injection Well Pressure Test Report
- H-7 - Fresh Water Data Form
- H-8 - Crude Oil, Gas Well Liquids, or Associated Products Loss Report
- H-8 Interim - Interim Report
- H-9 - Certificate of Compliance, Statewide Rule 36 (Hydrogen Sulfide)
- H-10 - Annual Disposal/Injection Well Monitoring Report
- H-10H - Annual Well Monitoring Report Underground Storage in Salt Formation
- H-11 - Application for Permit to Maintain and Use a Pit
- H-12 - New or Expanded Enhanced Oil Recovery Project and Area Designation Approval Application
- H-12A - Application for Certification for Additional Tax Rate Reduction for Enhanced Recovery Projects Using Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide
- H-13 - EOR Positive Production Response Certification Application
- H-14 - Enhanced Oil Recovery Reduced Tax Annual Report
- H-15 - Test on an Inactive Well More than 25 Years Old
- H-20 - Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste-Generator (and transporter Notification)
- H-21 - Hazardous Oil and Gas Waste Report
- L-1 - Electric Log Status Report
- OW-3 - Application for Payment for Reactivating or Plugging an Orphaned Oil or Gas Well
- PR - Monthly Production Report Stacked Lateral Production
- P-1B - Producer's Monthly Supplemental Report
- P-3 - Authority to Transport Recovered Load or Frac Oil
- P-4 - Producer's Transportation Authority and Certificate of Compliance
- P-5 - Organization Report
- P-5 Address Change - P-5 Address Change Form
- P-5O - Officer Listing
- P-5A - Organization Report Non-Employee Agent Listing
- P-5PB - Performance Bond
- P-5LC - Irrevocable Letter of Credit
- P-6 - Request for Permission to Consolidate/Subdivide Leases
- P-7 - New Field Designation and/or Discovery Allowable Application
- P-8 - Request for Clearance of Storage Tanks Prior to Potential Test
- P-12 - Certificate of Pooling Authority
- P-13 - Application of Landowner to Condition an Abandoned Well for Fresh Water Production
- P-15 - Statement of Productivity of Acreage Assigned to Proration Units
- P-16 - Acreage Designation
- P-16 Attachment 1A - Acreage Designation Attachment 1A
- P-16 Attachment 2A - Acreage Designation Attachment 2A
- P-17 - Application for Permit Exception to Statewide Rules 26 and/or 27 (Commingling)
- P-17 A - Application for Commingle Permit Pursuant to Statewide Rules 26 and/or 27 (Commingling)
- P-18 Page 1 - Skim Oil/Condensate Report
- P-18 Page 2 - Skim Oil/Condensate Report
- P-18 Page 2 SEC VI(A) OUT-OF-STATE - Skim Oil/Condensate Report
- P-18 SEC VI(B) Consolidated - Skim Oil/Condensate Report
- PS-79 - Application for Permit to Construct a Sour Gas Pipeline Facility
- R-1 - Monthly Report and Operations Statement for Refineries
- R-2 - Monthly Report for Reclaiming and Treating Plants
- R-3 - Monthly Report for Gas Processing Plants
- R-5 - Certificate of Compliance (Gasoline Plants and Refineries)
- R-6 - Application for Certificate of Compliance (Cycling Plant)
- R-9 - Application for Permit to Operate Reclamation Plant
- R-32 - Application for Exception to Statewide Rule 32
- SAD Form - Security Administrator Designation For Electronic Filing
- S-10 - Application for Transfer of Allowable, Casing Leak Well (East Texas Field)
- ST-1 - Application for Texas Severance Tax Incentive Certification
- Statewide Rule 10 Exception Data Sheet
- State Water Quality Certification
- T-1 - Monthly Transportation & Storage Report
- T-4 - Application for Permit to Operate a Pipeline in Texas (Liquid Pipelines)
- T-4 - Application for Permit to Operate a Pipeline in Texas (Natural Gas Pipelines)
- T-4B - Pipeline Transfer Certification
- T-6 - Pipeline Company Monthly Report of Gas Exported from Texas
- VCP-1 - Voluntary Cleanup Program Application
- VCP-2 - Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement
- W-1 - Application for Permit to Drill, Recomplete, or Re-Enter
- W-1 Field Addendum - Application for Permit to Drill, Recomplete, or Re-Enter - Field Addendum Page
- W-1A - Substandard Acreage Drilling Unit Certification
- W-1D - Application for Permit to Drill, Recomplete, or Re-Enter Supplemental Directional Well Information
- W-1H - Application for Permit to Drill, Recomplete, or Re-Enter Supplemental Horizontal Well Information
- W-1 Service List - Notice of Application Service List
- W-2 - Oil Well Potential Test, Completion or Recompletion Report, and Log
- W-3 - Plugging Record
- W-3A - Notice of Intention to Plug and Abandon
- W-3C - Certification of Surface Equipment Removal for an Inactive Well
- W-3X - Application for an Extension of Deadline for Plugging an Inactive Well
- W-4 - Application for Multiple Completion
- W-4A - Sketch of Multiple Completion
- W-5 - Packer Setting Report
- W-6 - Communication or Packer Leakage Test
- W-7 - Bottom-hole Pressure Report
- W-9 - Net Gas-Oil Ratio Report
- W-10 - Oil Well Status Report
- W-12 - Inclination Report
- W-14 - Application to Dispose Oil & Gas Waste by Injection into a Porous Formation Not Productive of Oil or Gas
- W-15 - Cementing Report
- W-21 - Application for Exception to Statewide Rule 21 to Produce by Swabbing, Bailing, or Jetting
- WH-1 - Application for Oil and Gas Waste Hauler's Permit
- WH-2 - Oil and Gas Waste Hauler's List of Vehicles
- WH-3 - Oil and Gas Waste Hauler's Authority to Use Approved Disposal/Injection System
