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Legacy Environmental Issues Craig Smith, P.G. Senior Geologist July 9, 2013

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Presentation for 2013 EORI CO2 Conference in Casper, WY July 9, 2013.

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Page 1: Legacy Environmental Issues

Legacy Environmental IssuesCraig Smith, P.G.Senior GeologistJuly 9, 2013

Page 2: Legacy Environmental Issues

What are Legacy Environmental Risks? Improperly closed or reclaimed 

drilling pits Leaking tank batteries, either active 

or out of service  Junkyards/Boneyards/Abandoned 

Drums Abandoned  pipelines  Damaged well casing Non‐compliant operations

Air permits and reporting NPDES discharges Out of date SPCC plans OSHA 

Page 3: Legacy Environmental Issues

Why a Concern to EOR Operators

Developed prior to current regulations and BMPs

Mature field often operated by smaller firms with limited staff and resources Priority is production not environmental

Often overlooked by regulators and inspectors until notice of the transaction is public

Page 4: Legacy Environmental Issues

Acquisitions and Divestiture Trends 2011

Projections were high for 2011 698 transaction $300.6B

2012  Projections for steady growth 576 transactions $321.5B  

2013  Projected to moderate to 2011 levels

Sources:  Deloitte Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquisitions Report, 2011 & 2012 and  RR Donnelley, 2013 M&A Outlook.

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Typical Legacy Issues and Costs Soil and groundwater impacts

NORM Landfills/Boneyards Compliance  Safety/OSHA 

Page 6: Legacy Environmental Issues

Best Management Practices to Reduce Risk

Know what you are buying

Negotiation of liability with seller

Use of environmental pollution liability insurance

More capital for drilling and EOR  

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Advantages of Knowing Legacy Risk Conditions Reduces risk by managing financial and business exposures

Eliminates or reduces unknown legacy conditions 

Allows risk to be managed proactively Negotiated with seller as environment defect Environmental liability insurance bridges gap between buyer‐seller

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Contact Information:Craig Smith, P.G./George Mathes, [email protected]/[email protected]/745‐7474