Decision Memo Completed

WPX Energy Production, LLC Proposed Well Pads and Ancillary Facilities

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

WPX Energy Production, LLC proposes to construct, drill, and produce four natural gas well locations as well as construction and operation of associated ancillary facilities. Each well location would contain up to 16 individual wells.

Location

The project is located in the northern portion of the Jicarilla Ranger District, with 3 proposed well locations located off of Road 309 and one well location located off of Road 218.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/21/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityNatural Gas
Decision Decided Date08/02/2017
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT31N, R5W, Secs 25, 33, and 36. T31N, R4W, Secs 10, 29, and 30.
Minerals and geologySpecial use management