Data Compiled for Shut-In Oil and Gas Wells on Onshore Federal Lands Are Inaccurate and Probably Unnecessary
EMD-82-115
Published: Aug 16, 1982. Publicly Released: Aug 16, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO recently completed an evaluation of oil and gas wells on Federal lands that are considered producible but are shut-in. The primary purpose of the review was to determine if Government regulations are precluding these wells from producing.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior should instruct the Director of MMS to discontinue the collection and reporting of data on shut-in oil and gas wells on Federal lands or, if the shut-in data are still considered to be needed in the present energy climate and the cost to accurately compile the data is justifiable, direct the MMS Regional Offices to put forth the additional effort to keep the information forwarded to headquarters updated so that it properly reflects the shut-in situation. |
Closed – Not Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Cost effectiveness analysisData integrityGas tractsMineral bearing landsMineral resourcesOil fieldsPolicy evaluationPublic landsOil and gasFederal lands