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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public meeting on the 23rd day of November, 1983, at the hour of 2 : 00 o' clock p.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hear- ing the application of Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. , 3817 Carson, Evans , Colorado 80620, for a Use by Special Review for a natural gas processing plant on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the NE4 NE4, Section 20, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, Section 24 . 4 . 2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the re- quest of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence pre- sented in this matter, and having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons : 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24 . 7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2 . It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24 . 4 .2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies in that the use does not infringe on continued agricultural use in the vicinity or County. The proposal does not appear to have any adverse impacts on the agricultural interests of the County or the environment. b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. c. No overlay district affect the site. d. Use by Special Review Operation and Design Stan- dards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. LHR 24 ! 09 33O164 Page 2 RE : USR - TRAILBLAZER OIL AND GAS, INC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for a Use by Special Review for a natural gas processing plant on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The attached Operation Standards be adopted for this operation. 2 . The approved Operation Standards shall be placed on the Use by Special Review Permit Plat. The Use by Special Review Permit Plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services Office and recorded at the Clerk and Recorder' s Office prior to the issuance of building permits. The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of November, A.D. , 1983 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Qty y. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder /✓//�_ � and Clerk to the Board n` Chuck Carlson, Chairman By: / EXCUSED eputy County k John T. Martin, Pro-Tem APPROVED AS TO FORM: EXCUSED Gene R. Brantner County Attorney Norman Carlson Cint \ _. Ctd J- que e Joh n DAY FILE: November 30, 1983 OPERATION STANDARDS Trailblazer Oil & Gas, Inc. U.S.R. - 585:83:48 1. The uses permitted shall be a natural gas processing facility as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services. 2. A six (6) foot chain link fence, topped with three (3) strands of barbed wire, shall enclose the Use by Special Review area. 3. An air emissions permit for the facility must be obtained from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health, 4210 E. 11th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80220. 4. Noise emissions must not exceed those standards which are found in Colorado Revised Statute 25-12-103. 5. A closed-system (vented) septic tank shall be utilized on the site instead of the proposed flare-pit; or an acceptable alternate procedure for recycling of gas, with gas flaring in emergency situations only. This shall be in reference to the document entitled "High County Fabrication, Inc. , Gas Plant Planning Board Hearing Information, Trailblazer Oil and Gas Company, 1.5 MCF per day Liquids Recovery Facility", Page 7, Policy for Recycling/Flaring. 6. The appearance of the facility shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition through periodic painting and maintenance. 7. The Use by Special Review area is situated on prime agricultural soils. The entire subject site shall be covered by either gravel or a vegetative cover as recommended by the Soil Conservation Service to prevent wind and water erosion. Said subject site shall be restored to its original condition by the operator and/or owner upon cessation of the prescribed natural gas processing facility. 8. The 1.34 acre site shall be bermed on its southern boundary to contain any leakage or spillage from entering the Greeley and Loveland Canal. All structures on said site shall not be located within twenty (20) feet of the Greeley and Loveland Canal. 9. The Use by Special Review Area shall be limited to one (1) access point on Weld County Road 17; a fifteen (15) inch by forty (40) feet CMP culvert shall serve the access point. 10. The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24.5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 11. The applicant shall comply with the Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24.6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 12. The Use by Special Review shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards, as shown or stated above, shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 13. The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards. Noncompliance with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 14. Within ten (10) days after final approval by the Weld County Building Department, or after the plant is on line, the local fire district shall be contacted and invited to attend instructional training and meetings concerning shutdown and fire control at the plant site. .FARING CERTIFICATION YET #83-75 RE: USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW - NATURAL GAS PROCESSING PLANT - TRAILBLAZER OIL AND GAS, INC. A public hearing was conducted on November 21 , 1983 at 2:00 P. M. , with the following present: Chuck Carlson Chairman John Martin Pro Tam , Excused Gene Brantner Commissioner, Excused Norman Carlson Commissioner Jacqueline Johnson Commissioner Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Jeannette Sears Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison Planning Department Representative, Jim Mayerl The Chairman announced that because only three Commissioners were present the applicant has a choice of being heard today or when five Commissioners are present. The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated November 7, 1983, and duly published November 10, 1983, in the LaSalle Leader, a public hearing was. held November 23, 1983, for the purpose of considering the application for a Use by Special Review fora natural gas processing plant, for Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, read this proposal into the record. Jim Mayerl, representing the Planning Department, explained that the Planning Commission had favorably recommended approval with conditions and Operation Standards. A representative fran Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. , was present and reviewed this request. He stated that the gas from this operation will be sold to Greeley Gas Co. He also commented on the plant design, low noise level, safety procedures, and traffic flow. He predicted that one large tanker truck will come to the site weekly to transport the gas. The applicant agreed with the Operation Standards. After the facility is approved and installed the Johnstown Fire Department will be invited to tour the facility. Flaring of the gas will only be done during emergencies at the plant. After discussion, Commissioner Johnson moved to approve this request, conditions and Operation Standards. Commissioner N. Carlson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The applicant informed the Board that the landscaping will be done next spring. APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Chuck Carlson, irman J ((1�.a e,tAi ivattya EXCUSED MUST: __ +//� John T. Martin, Pro-Tem Weld County Clerk and Recorder EXCUSED and Clerk to the Board \ Gene R. Brantner // By: i 6 : (t/ - &-.e-e4.s+— teputy County Clerk Norman Carlson TAP -#B3-140 \. ... . .\ ,<� ►�1�:. Ja.. el'.�e Jo O DOCKET #83-75 LHR 24 DAY FILE: DECEMBER 5, 1983 ATTENDANCE RECORD DATE: November 23, 1983 TODAY ' S HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS : Docket #83-74 - USR - Lloyd & Judy Burbach Docket #83-75 - USR - Trailblazer Oil & Gas, Inc. Docket #83-71 - USR - Interstate Boardcasting System PLEASE write or print legibly your name, address and the DOCKET # (as listed above) or the applicant' s name of the hearing you are attending. NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING / 4 / / (;:,-, ,,e6,,, , c ,/�-C , /; G 4-I f..../ 6, ,z, V /2/:;,,,- /i.:,- kt ; mac., 1 �c,/ C �,,vJr° ,4 _5 3 S / , (•2fa. 'it -A//g,/< CC%_. ) fro I k b((o C ifs:; 1-j. l cieitiS'� FI' - :Pi' "• ,R;ry ^OU '83 DEC AM 9 ` ' AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION R , A M J CLERK THE JOHNSTOWN BREEZE TATE OF COLORADO ) ,r:4( ) ss 4s - Brae Op 1983 i COUNTY OF WELD ) I,Clyde Briggs, do solemnly swear that I am publisher of The Johnstown Breeze; that the same is a weekly newspaper Money • NOTICE printed, in whole or in part, and published Pursuant to the zoning laws of k: m to the zoning laws a in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, thenty Zoning Or „. -State or Caoradoo and the and has a general circulation therein; that a puttib Marino win be hold in County Zoning Ordinance, said newspaper has been published the of mIssi the onsBof W of eld CChhambM°rlers of tng he ll be held County, Colorado, , 91 candy �nq commissioners a Weld continuously and uninterruptedly in said Centennial Grier, 915 tom Colorado, Weld County County of Weld for a period of more than Street,Greeley, Colorado at the Centennial Center, 915 10th fife time specified All persons in any ✓greet, Greeley, Colorado at they- two consecutive weeks prior to the manner interested in the Use By MN specified AN persona In any first publication of the annexed legal notice Spacial Review are requested to interested In the Use BY that said newspaper has .attend and may be heard ial Review are requested to or advertisement; and may be heard-- been admitted to the United States mails as BE IT ALSO KNOWN that 1M "' IT ALSO KNOWN that the second-class matter under the provisions of ' text and maps a fcertifiedanning by 1M so Weld County Planning ohe ted County Planning by m- the Act of March 3, 1879, or any he missionmay le examined a of ton may be examined In the amendments thereof, and that said office a the Clerk Boca ed of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial. y Commissioners,located' newspaper is a weekly newspaper duly Cater, 918 10th Street Third a Wes 10th Centennial qualified for publishing legal notices and r,, 918 tolh undo. Them g Floor, Greeley, Colorado Groslag Caoreda advertisements within the meaning of the DOCKET NO. 83.72- laws of the State of Colorado. APPLICANT DOCKET NO. 83-78 APPLICANT That the annexed legal notice or advertise- thln Mortensen g 2121 . Lincoln Avenue '' Trailblazer Oil 381 Gas, Inc Lov.land Colorado 80537 _ Colorado Carson 0620 ment was published in the regular and - Evans, Colorado 80820 entire issue of every number of spid weekly DATE: November 0P.M. 18. 1983 - DATE November 23, 1983 newspaper for the period of consecu- TIME 2:00 PM, - Review Cana NOM By Specte ial' Ise 2100 P.M. tive insertions; and that the first .Designation — Oil and gee well REQUEST: Ube -Sy Special publication of said notice w s in the issue of production water disposal site Bedew�I� Plant Natural gee pro- said newspaper dated L�.iP., A.D. 199 LEGAL DESCRIPTION and that the last publics ion of said notice LEGAL DESCRIPTION was in the issue of said newspaper dated pan a the NE5Y..,,Section echo 28 and pert a the NW'A. n 28,all f A of sh NEV.North, Section , A.D. 19 in Township B.North, Range 87 1J Townshthe 8th P. , Weld In witness whey of I have hereunto set West , the 8th P.M, Wen t at , the 8th .M, Weld County, Colorado CW^tyr Colorado - my hand this ...--17day of .T1/O(i • BOARD OF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY A.D. 19R3 - COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, WELD, COUNTY, COLORADO COLOUATO BY: MARY ANN PEUERSTEIN BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN / Publisher COUNTY CLERK AND COUNTY CLERK AND . RECORDER AND CLERK RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD TO THE BOARD BY: Mary Relit Deputy BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy TED: November 7, 1983 Subscribed and sworn to before me, a DATED: NovemMi Notary Public in and for the County of PUBLISHED: t r BLISHED: .November 10, Weld%�t�te of Colorado,. this '�cl�.. day of 1983, in me JAMBSie3 in the Johnstown Breeze, A.D. 19. l l ry Public. My c mission expires 044%I/ frig NOTICE Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center., 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Use By Special Review are requested to attend and may be heard. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO. 83-75 APPLICANT Trailblazer Oil and Gas , Inc. 3817 Carson Evans, Colorado 80620 DATE: November 23 , 1983 TIME: 2 : 00 P.M. REQUEST: Use By Special Review - Natural gas processing plant LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the NE4 NEa, Section 20, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD, COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY : Mary Reiff , Deputy DATED: November 7 , 1983 PUBLISHED: November 10 , 1983 , in the LaSalle Leader Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO. 1 as County of Weld. 1 L / y�cit ,'/ill y', z / of said County of Weld. being duly sworn, say that I am gublfaher of :;Q J Z/1/74L ,xl1/.deice,' that the same is a weekly newspaper of general circulation and printed and published in the town of !'tr . it /7/CI _ LEGAL TU11E""'r" in said county and state: that the notice or odver- NOTICE . tisement. Of which the annexed is a true copy, pursuant to the zoning Wit of the State has been published in said weekly newspaper of Colorado and the WeMCounty Apt- for �.../ consecutive trig Ordinance.a pubjt )artng will be lof 1 held in the Chem8256'y„ Board of weeks: that the notice was published in the County Commissioners v aid County. Colorado. Weld jj Centennial regular and entire issue of every number of said Center,915 10thrieley,Col- newspaper during the period and time of publi' outdo.at the time spec All persons er in any manner interested reuses—fed s t Use nd cation 0t said notice and in the news PaP Spaniel Review meto attend proper and not in a supplement thereof: hat the • and may be heard. -4' first publication of said notice was contained in BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and the issue of said,newspaper bearing date, the maps to certified by the Weld County qq„ /�%j y9 Planning Commission neap be examined ,1 day o1 1,-;„ Planning A.D.. 19� in the Commthe Clerk to the ardin ihe and the last publication thereof, in Ili issue at Weld County Centennial Center, 915 said zriewspaper bearing date. the day al 10th Street.Third Floor,Greeley,Col. 1. �n/ ��}} orado. /LP'i%' 1:r, 19. that the said • -` DOCKET NO.83.75 ' APPLICANT /� • Trailblazer Oil and Gas,Inc. i ��- ��.✓, ,.c��it. A, 3817 Carson Evans.Colorado 80620 DATE: November 23. 1983 has been published continuously and uninterrupt. TIME:2:00 P.M. ..-¢`'- edly during the period of at least fifty-two con- REQUEST: Use By apcl''el Review .Natural gas processing Wpm secuhve weeks next prior IO the first issue thereof LEGAL DESCRIPTION containing said notice or advertisement above Pan of the NEW NEW, Section 20, Township 5 North.Ranga6l West of the referred to: and that said newspaper was at the 6th P.M.,Weld County,.) iorado time of each of the publications of said notice. BOARDOF COUNTY duly qualified lot that purpose within the mean- COUNTY. COLORADOCOMMISSIONERS pas WELD COUN MMISSIONE Mg of an act, entitled. "An Act Concerning Legal • -BY:MARYANNPEUERSTEIN Notices, Advertisements and Publications, and COUNTYDEAND ERRAND RECORDER AND CLERK TO the Fees of Printers and Publishers thereof, and THE BOARD BY to Repeal all Acts and Parts of Acts in Conflict DATED:November:7.7 lB,Deputy 'j7 9B.100 with the Provisions of this Act." approved April 7, Pubfsbed In the I.:$sue Leader Thursday,November WHIM 1921, and all amendments thereof, and pardcu. fatly as amended by an act approved, March 30. 1923, and an act approved M 18, 1931.ce)C2-41-il 77 P fisher Subscribed sworn to before me this day of • A.D., l9 r My commission elpirfs �� — —� - -- Nc!;:ry Public E1-I'Z A"E;l. "V1ASSi:r 22019 W.C.RD. 54 GREELEY, CO 80631 . DATE : N 'tuber 7 , 1983 e0: The Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado ROM: Clerk to the Board Office Commissioners: If you have no objections, we have tentatively set the following hearings for the 23rd day of November, 1983 , at 2 : 00 P .M. Docket No. 83-74 - Lloyd and Judy Burbach, USR-liquid fertilizer storage and sales facility Docket No. 83-75 - Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. , USR-natural gas processing plant OFFICE OF THE ,CIRK TO THE BOARD BY: & ! J Deputy The above mentioned hearing date and hearing time may be scheduled on the agenda as stated above. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO i'?y Tailblazer Oil and Gas,lnc. November 7, 1983 Clerk to the Board P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 ATTN: Mary Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. have moved all of their offices to Evans, CO Our address is: 3817 Carson Evans, CO 80620 We would like to appologize for failing to inform the Board at the time that we requested the special use permit. Si rrely, Petty VanDeventer Vice President torn r „t1/ RpltlifTT1CP` ell N0V 91983 3817 Carson Street • Evans, CO 80620 VT'1 P"7"1 i,.r r•n.eryr. D BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING CO 'SIbN"V 41983 RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMf{3NQa1ERSoLo. Moved by Doug Graff that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it Resolved by the Weld County -Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: USR - 585:83:48 NAME: Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. ADDRESS: 789 Sherman Street, #600, Denver, Colorado 80203 REQUEST: A Use by Special Review Permit for a Natural Gas Processing Plant. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE1 NE4, Section 20, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Approximately 3.7 miles north of Johnstown, west of Weld County Road 17, and north of Weld County Road 54. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3. 1 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: - The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies in that the use does not infringe on continued agricultural use in the vicinity or County. The proposal does not appear to have any adverse impacts on the agricultural interests of the County or the environment; - The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review; - No overlay districts affect the site; and - Use by Special Review Operations and Design Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Operation Standards being recommended and approved for this operation. 2. The approved Operation Standards shall be placed on the Use by Special Review Permit Plat. The Use by Special Review Permit Plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services Office and recorded at the Clerk and Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of building permits. Motion seconded by: Sharon Linhart Vote: For Passage Against Passage Jack Holman Sharon Linhart Paulette Weaver Doug Graff Bob Ehrlich USR - 585:83:48 Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. A Use by Special Review Permit for a Natural Gas Processing Plant. Part of the NE1 NE1, Section 20, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. November 1, 1983 Page 2 The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Bobbie Good, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on November 1, 1983 and recorded in Book No. VII of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the 2nd day of November, 1983. Secretary Date: No. =r 1, 1983 CASE N VIER: USR-585:83:48 NAME: Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. REQUEST: A Use by Special Review Permit for a Gas Processing Plant LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 NE1, Section 20, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M. LOCATION: Approximately 3.7 miles north of Johnstown; west of Weld County Road 17 and north of Weld County Road 54 THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICE'S STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3.1 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: - The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies in that the use does not infringe on continued agricultural use in the vicinity or County. The proposal does not appear to have any adverse impacts on the agricultural interests of the County or the environment; - 'The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review; - No overlay districts affect the site; and - Use by Special Review Operations and Design Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. The Department of Planning Services staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Operation Standards being recommended and approved for this operation; 2. The approved Operation Standards shall be placed on the Use by -Special Review Permit Plat. The Use by Special Review Permit flat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services office and recorded at the Clerk and Recorder's Office prior to the issuance of building permits. MSM:rjg OPERATION STANDARDS Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. USR-585:83:48 1. The uses permitted shall be a natural gas processing facility as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services. 2. A six (6) foot chain link fence, topped with three (3) strands of barbed wire, shall enclose the Use by Special Review Area. 3. An air emissions permit for the facility must be obtained from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health, 4210 East 11th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80220. 4. Noise emissions must not exceed those standards which are found in Colorado Revised Statute 25-12-103. 5. A closed-system (vented) septic tank shall be utilized on the site instead of the proposed flare-pit. 6. The appearance of the facility shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition through periodic painting and maintenance. 7. The Use by Special Review area is situated on prime agricultural soils. The entire subject site shall be covered by either gravel or a vegetative cover, as recommended by the Soil Conservation Service, to prevent wind and water erosion. Said subject site shall be restored to its original condition by the operator and/or owner upon cessation of the prescribed natural gas processing facility. 8. The 1.34 acre site shall be bermed on its southern boundary to contain any leakage or spillage from entering the Greeley and Loveland Canal. All structures on said site shall not be located within twenty (20) feet of the Greeley and Loveland Canal. 9. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to one (1) access point on Weld County Road 17; a fifteen (15) inches by forty (40) foot CMP culvert shall serve the access point. 10. The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24.5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 11. The applicant shall comply with the Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24.6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning ' Ordinance. 12. The Use by Sepcial Review shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards, as stated above, and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards, as shown or stated above, shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 13. The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards. Noncompliance with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. MSM:rjg K LAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Date: November 1, 1983 CASE NUMBER: USR 585:83:48 NAME: Trailblazer Oil & Gas, Inc. ADDRESS: 789 Sherman, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80203 REQUEST: A Use by Special Review Permit for a Gas Processing Plant LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt. NE4 NE4 Section 20, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M. LOCATION: Approximately 3. 7 miles north of Johnstown; west of Weld County Road 17 and north of Weld County Road 54. SIZE OF PARCEL: 1.34 acres STAFF MEMBER TO CONTACT: Mike Mullen POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS: The criteria for review of this proposal is listed in Section 24.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The location of the site would utilize approximately 1.34 ± acres of prime farm land. Operation Standards recommended by the staff will address this concern. The Greeley and Loveland Irrigation Company has voiced concern about possible leakage or spillage entering their canal (see enclosed letter) . Staff will design an Operation Standard to address this issue. FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: USR-585:83:48 DATE OF INSPECTION: October 24, 1983 NAME: Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. REQUEST: Use by Special Review Permit for a Gas Processing Plant LEGAL DESCRIPTION: part of the NE4 NEZ, Section 20, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M. LAND USE: N Cropland, Hawkin's residence, tank batteries to the northeast E Cropland, residence to the southeast -- S Loveland and Greeley Canal, tank batteries, cropland (corn) , oil well under construction W Natural drainage area, ponds ZONING: N Agricultural LOCATION: approximately 3.7 miles north of E Agricultural Johnstown: west of Weld County Road 17 and S Agricultural north of Weld County Road 54 W Agricultural COMMENTS: The subiect site slopes to the south; run-off has the potential of entering the Loveland and Greeley Canal. The 1.34 acre site is located between the Loveland and Greeley Canal right-of-way road and the Hawkin's farm access road. Soils for the site under review are considered prime. There are no improvements on the proposed gas processing site. Access would be to Weld County Road 17, a paved road. BY: Aaktucc. Michael S. 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'` } z 4 ass, ;M �' ,S '�= ' O b .....„,„.2„,�":. .ti 4 fi a.3,` '{ ice x s � . - "e""- • a q Y. 11 _fi `av `�_ • , � C SECTION II APPLICATION: USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW C APPLICATION -SE BY SPECIAL REVIEW Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colora j ----•---' - _. J Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 400 � ^- C T(� � 5 1933 Case Number U32 565Th 88: `'18 Date Received Application Checked by Application Fee $/SSOO Receipt Number /30ye Weld Ca. Planning Commission Recording Fee $ "/U." Receipt Number C7 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the pro- posed Special Review Permit of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA:NE1 Z Section 20 T 5 N, R F7 W LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is proposed: NE Section 20 T 5 N, R F7 W Property Address (if available) Route 1 . Johnstown, Cnlnrnrin R d PRESENT ZONE "A": Agricultural OVERLAY ZONES 053 ZONES NONE TOTAL ACREAGE 1 .34 acres PROPOSED LAND USE Natural Gas processing plant facilities EXISTING LAND USE Agricultural • SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR REZONING: Name: Harlan P. Hankins Address: Et• 1 City Johnstown Zip 80534 Home Telephone # (303) 587-2264 Business Telephone # unknown Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # Name Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above) : Name: Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. (See attached lease - Exhibit "A") Address: /89 Sherman St. #600 City Denver, CO Zip 80203 Home Telephone # None Business Telephone # (303) 831-9402 Owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record in the Weld County Assessor's Office: f Name: See attached Division order title opinion — Exhibit "B" ;f Address: City Zip Name: Address: City Zip Name: Address: City Zip • I hereby depose and state under the penalities of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD STATE OF COLORADO ) �/ Q/.J4.t :r Signature: Owne or Authorized Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this . th day of A/Jan- 19 8 3 . � - \NJ c-\y,lt_.r a rznu oRAil �_�-{�.1�1--4/�^t�,) NOTARY PUBLIC 1 11 ` My camni:hsiJn expires pp� `� C( Q Tijiblazer OilandGas,Inc. WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION and WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER Dear Members: The petitioner, Trailblazer Oil & Gas, Inc. , herein petitions the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners for a Special Review Permit to establish, operate and maintain a portable skid mounted natural gas processing (stripping) plant. The plant will be located North of the intersection of County Road 17 and County Road 54. This gas plant (initially 1 ,500 MCF) is necessary because Panhandle Eastern, the pipeline company which has previously purchased the gas from wells in this area, has stopped any new "hook—ups" for the next two years. Recently we have been able to obtain two new gas sales contracts allowing Trailblazer to sell it ' s Weld County natural gas production which will benefit land— owners in Weld County. One of the contracts we have negotiated is with C,. Greeley Gas Company, thus allowing Weld County residents to benefit from lower priced natural gas. In addition Trailblazer is relocating it ' s offices to Greeley, thus allowing a portion of the revenues generated from gas sales to remain in and benefit Weld county. The plant will be located in a non-congested area with full consideration being given to the adjoining property owners and other persons frequenting the area. A full discussion of the plants existence and function has been held with all of the property owners in the vicinity. There have been no objections raised by any party to this time. We respectfully request an approval of the Special Review Permti. Resp ctfully, PEY R. VANDEVENTER Vice President 789 Sherman, Suite 600 • Denver, CO 80203 ,4 ( C TRAILBLAZER OIL AND GAS, INC. WELD COUNTY GAS PROCESSING PLANT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. (Trailblazer) a Greeley, Colorado based independent oil and gas exploration company propose to construct, install and operate a natural gas processing plant in the NE1/4NE1/4, Section 20, T5N,R67W on a 1.34 acre site. The plant when operational will process a minimum and maximum volume of 800 MCF and 1,500 MCF per day respectively. Processing operations will yield two end products: 1. Residue Gas 2. Natural Gas Liquids Residue gas will be transported through Western Slope Gas Company's line for sale to Asamera Oil, Inc. and Greeley Gas Company. Natural gas liquids received during processing will be stored in a 20,000 to 30,000 gallon storage tank and hauled to market weekly. The projected completion C date for the plant is December 1, 1983 with operations to commence on the same date. SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION SECTION 24 WELD COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE l.a. Weld County Comprehensive Plan: Trailblazer's proposal encompasses the gathering of natural gas from gas wells located within a close proximity of the proposed plant site for processing, stripping and sale. This proposal is consistent with provisions of the Weld County comprehen- sive plan pertaining to the extraction of minerals before urbanization. b. District "Use" Intent: District use intent is defined as the conduct of agricultural activities. Proposed uses of the land involved in the proposal are not incompatible with existing or future agricultural activities for the following reasons: (1) The proposal involves the use of 1.34 acres of existing agricultural land for a plant site. Due to the minimal size of the plant site agricultural activities and surrounding acreage will not be impaired. (2) Plant design provides for an enclosed system which will eliminate flaring of natural gas and open pits. (3) Plant location will be at the corner of the existing field, thus, allowing agricultural activities to continue in the remainder of the field unimpeded by plant operations. c. Land Use: Land adjacent to the proposed site is being used for two primary purposes; agricultural and oil and gas exploration and production. Proposed land use (natural gas processing) is not inconsistent with current land use practices in terms of oil and gas exploration and production. In addition, as stipulated in 1-b above, the proposed use of the land is not imcompatible with or detrimental to existing agricultural uses due to the enclosed system design and relative size of the project. d. Johnstown Master Plan: The proposed plant site is approximately 3.7 miles north of Johnstown, Colorado. Since the site is not within a 3.0 mile radius of Johnstown, an evaluation of the potential impact on Johnstown's master plan is not required. e. Overlay District Regulations: The proposed plant site will not be located within any overlay district. f. "A" District Use: Trailblazer in its search for a plant site established and utilized a criteria emphasizing efficiency of land use in terms of access (transportation and electrical) , population concentration and amount of leased acreage. The proposed plant site is located at a corner of an agricultural field which is adjacent to electrical lines, within 25 feet of Western Slope Gas Company' s transmission line and had immediate access to Weld County Road No. 17. Because of the measures employed, the 1 .34 acre site is optimal both in terms of operations and minimal use of agricultural land. g. Plant Safety: Trailblazer' s proposed plant was designed in such a manner as to promote public safety. Plant controls will provide for automatic plant shutdown in case certain operating parameters are not satisfied. In addition Trailblazer will have personnel at the plant on a twenty-four basis to operate the plant and monitor operating conditions. C • 5.a. Land use: Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. (Trailblazer) proposes to construct , install and operate a natural gas processing plant which will be located in the NE'T,NEti, Section 20, T5N,R67W, on a 1.34 acre site. The plant when operational will process a minimum volume of 800,000 cubic feet per day and a maximum volume of 1,500,000 cubic feet per day. Processing operations will yield two end products; residue natural gas and natural gas liquids. The residue gas will be transported through Western Slope Gas Company's line to a gas market and the natural gas liquids will be transported by truck from plant site storage tanks to Fort Collins, Colorado. b. Proximity to Residential Structures: The proposed plant site location is within one half mile of two residential structures owned by Harlan P. Hankins and Edwien Wiedeman. Tha Hankins residence is located north of the plant site and has leased 1.34 acres to Trailblazer for a plant site. The Wiedeman residence is located east of the plant site across Weld County Road 17. • c. Work Shifts and Employees: The plant will be operated twenty- four hours per day with a maximum of three shifts and four employees. Generally plant operations will require one full time operator to be in attendance at all times. d. Patrons and Buyers: Trailblazer will purchase "wet gas" production from two contiguous leases, which are leased and operated by Unioil (Denver based oil and gas exploration company). The "Residue Gas" will be transported by Western Slope Gas Company to Asamera Oil, Inc's facilities. Asamera will purchase the "Residue Gas" product from Trailblazer. Eventually it is possible that additional gas, as developed, will be transported by Western Slope to another purchaser, Greeley Gas Company. Natural gas liquids stripped from the "wet gas" during processing will be sold to Schrader Oil Co. of Fort Collins, Colorado. In summary Trailblazer will purchase gas from one seller and sell the two end products to three markets. e. Animals: No animals will be kept or allowed at the plant site. f. Plant Structures: Approximately fourteen major structual plant components will comprise the plant when completed. Structural components consist of compressors, gas dryers, exchanges and chillers, separator, deethanizer, scrubber, propane condenser and surge tank, control panel and liquids storage tank. All major components will be skid mounted, of a non-permanent nature and utilized as part of or in conjuction with the processing plant and storage. In addition, Western Slope Gas Company will install a small building to house their metering facilities. g. Vehicular Traffic and Access: Plant site access will be directly from Weld County Road 17 into the plant site. Upon entering the site, traffic will be able to turn around and exit through the same entrance onto Road 17. With the exception of a tanker truck weighing approximately twenty (20) tons, utilized for _ • natural gas liquids hauling, all other traffic will consist of automobiles, 3/4 ton pickups and blazers. Anticipated vehicular traffic volume will be minimal due to the small number of employees and limited scope of the project. Overall traffic volume on Weld County Road 17 should not be affected by the plant operations. X h. Sewage Facilities: Initially , sewage facilities will not be { required. If Trailblazer eventually builds a small office structure on the plant site, an outside sewage structure or septic tank facilities will be installed. i. Storage and Waste Areas: Trailblazer will maintain a permanent office facility in Greeley, Colorado, approximately ten miles from the plant. Storage of parts and supplies will be performed at the office facility. Waste of any nature will be hauled directly from the site to a lawful disposal site. If temporary storage is required a portion of the fenced-in plant site will be utilized. j . Waste, Junk and Debris Removal Schedule: All waste, junk and/or debris will be hauled from the plant site to a lawful disposal site weekly. k. Construction and Operations Schedule: (1) Plant site preparation: November 12, 1983 (2) Plant delivery to site: November 22, 1983 (3) Plant installation: November 25. 1983 (4) Plant testing: November 29 & 30, 1983 (5) Plant operational: December 1, 1983 1. Site Landscaping: Site landscaping will be of a simple functional nature as follows: /: (1) Plant Site: Grading and leveling (2) Skid mounted equipment: A gravel base will be utilized for compression and plant facilities. (3) Access: Dirt road from Weld County Road 17 into site with a turn around capability to allow exit through same entrance. (4) Site Privacy: Chain-link fence around plant site. m. Reclamation Procedures upon Project Termination: Trailblazer has designed the proposed plant and related structures in a manner which eliminates permanent structures. Equipment utilized in plant operations will be skid mounted for ease of removal. The site fence and possible office building design and construction will allow for minimal site damage upon removal. Upon termination of the project the plant site will be graded, filled, leveled and returned to its original condition. n. Fire Protection Measures: The plant operating system will provide for automatic shutdown in case of leakage, breakage or spillage. In addition four-60 pound fire extinguishers will be strategically located at various points in and around the plant and plant site. CHARLES A. REDPATII, .1R. ATTORNEY AT LAW C. 1515 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO 80203 TCLC.NONCI 620-0.1! March 10 , 1983 SUPPLEMENTAL DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION Hankins #2 Well Weld County, Colorado UNIOIL Attention: Sherilyn Stout 789 Sherman Street Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80203 Gentlemen: Please refer to my Division Order Title Opinion dated January 25 , 1983, prepared for the account of Unioil , covering the SE;NEa of Section 20-5N-67W and based upon abstracts certi- fied down to January 13, 1983 at 7 : 45 A.M. In connection with said Opinion, I have examined the additional materials relative thereto, to-wit: ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS , DOCUMENTS , RECORDS AND MATERIALS EXAMINED 4 . Copy of surface damage settlement (undated) executed by Harlan P. Hankins and Unioil (as per lease) , copy of August 2 , 1982 agreement between Charles F. Holmes et al. and Unioil, as now recorded February 10 , 1983 in Book 988 No. 1917097 of the Weld County records , photocopy of last will and testament of Pansy P. Hankins, dated in September of 1964 and as probated in the Weld County District Court; also copy of affidavit of pro- duction sworn to January 12 , 1982 , recorded Book 987 No. 1915818 , the affidavit being made by E. Gregory Hovivian. (All the foregoing materials make necessary the following changes in my above referred to Opinion. ) TITLE (As of January 13 , 1983 at 7 : 45 A.M. , but taking cognizance of the above submitted additional materials . ) No change • March 10 , 1983 -2- Hankins #2 Well ADDITIONAL TITLE COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS Comment No. 7 The submitted copy of the last will and testament of Pansy P. Hankins , as probated in Weld County Action 79PR249 leaves the decedent ' s residuary estate , following the death of her hus- band (he having died October 14 , 1964) in her son, Harlan P. Hankins. The deed of distribution was made pursuant to the will and thus satisfies prior Requirement No. 1 . Turning to prior Comment No. 3 , it is noted that Unioil did obtain a surface damage settlement from Harlan P. Hankins , though the original submitted is not dated and the land description should show (in both places) the SE;NE; of Section 20 . Because of these discrepancies , you might consider having the surface damage settle- ment dated and the land description verified. A copy of the August 2 , 1982 agreement between the parties, and mentioned under prior Requirement No. 3 (b) , has now been re- corded (as to a counterpart only) and in Book 988 No. 1917097. While you should consider recording the counterpart pages of this particular agreement (they are missing from the recorded copy) , l the mere recordation of a counterpart copy should suffice for pre- sent purposes. Requirement No. 7 (a) Prior Requirement No. 1 now satisfied. (b) Underlying lease obligations as to surface damage settle- ment now satisfied, but recommend that surface damage agreement be dated and made consistent as to the descriptions contained therein. Comment No. 8 There appears now of record an affidavit of production sworn to January 12 , 1982 by E. Gregory Hovivian, same recorded Book 987 No. 1915818 . The affidavit shows that a well was commenced on the SE;NE; of said Section 20 on or about November 22, 1982 , well within the fixed or primary term, and was completed as a well capable of producing oil and gas in paying quantities . While the affidavit is presumed to be true, note that the same is dated January 12 , 1982 and the statutory reference for authority to make same is based upon the now replaced 1963 statute. The current statutory reference is 1973 C. R.S . Sec. 38-42-106 . It is therefore recommended that the affidavit of production be revised as to date and as to the statutory authority and then re-recorded into the Weld County records. March 10 , 1983 -3- Hankins #2 Well 7 Requirement No. 8 Recommend that affidavit of production be revised, as stated, and then re-recorded into the Weld County records. Subject to proof that the drillsite spacing unit is 40 acres for the above well, underlying overriding royalty obligations and payout conversion rights , it appears that title to the above des- cribed lands and the previously identified lease covering same is satisfactory for division order purposes . By this reference, this Supplemental Division Order Title Opinion is also prepared for the use and benefit of the oil and gas purchaser from Unioil, i .e. , Asamera Oil (U.S . ) Inc. An additional copy of this Supplemental Division Order Title Opinion is enclosed herewith for the use by Unioil with Asamera. My statement for services is enclosed. Ver t y yo//772.1, , CLL// arles A. Redpath, o7 CARJr: jh enclosures CHARLES A. REDPATH. JR. ATTORNEY AT I-SW 1318 AIROT NATIONAL SANK BUILDING DENVER, COLORADO 00203 T(L[.N ON(• 83O-8413 January 25 , 1983 DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION Hankins #2 Well Weld County, Colorado Unioil Attention: Betsy Geary 789 Sherman Street Suite 600 Denver, Colorado 80203 Gentlemen: At the request of Betsy Geary, but for the account of Unioil and its oil and/or gas purchaser, Asamera Oil (U.S . ) Inc. , I have examined the below described instruments , documents and materials and, basing my Opinion thereon for division order purposes , I find title to the lands set forth below to be as follows : DESCRIPTION OF LANDS Township 5 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado Section 20 : SEnNE4 containing 40 acres, more or less. NOTE: The below lease covers the entire NEa plus the E;SE; of Section 20-5N-67W, but this Division Order Title Opinion is limited to those lands expressly described above. January 25 , 1983 -4- Hankins #2 Well EASEMENTS 1 . Quitclaim deed dated April 14 , 1894 from John Burgess to Weld County, a 30 foot strip off the East side of the SE; of Section 20 , not directly here applicable , for use as a wagon road and as a public highway, recorded Book 114 pg . 160 . 2 . Right-of-way dated April 21, 1964 from J. Harlan Hankins et ux to Little Thompson Valley Water District, a 10 foot easement, recorded Book 513 No. 1434541. This is accompanied by a right-of- way of the same date and between the same parties, recorded Book 513 No. 1434543. TAXES According to the abstracter' s certificate it appears that 1981 and prior taxes have been paid. 1982 taxes are due and payable, but not as yet delinquent. OUTSTANDING OIL AND GAS LEASE Form 88 (Producers) 1963 Rev. (JW) B W Date March 24 , 1982 Lessor Harlan P. Hankins Lessee Strata Resources, Inc. Description NE; and EASE; of Section 20-5N-67W, 240 Ac. , m/1 Term 2 years Royalty 18% Shut-in clause Amount equal to delay rental payable annually Rental $240. 00 per annum payable annually Depository First National Bank, Johnstown, CO Pooling clause Maximum 640 acres gas , 80 acres oil , or government approved units , achieved by recording declaration of pooling Entireties clause None Unusual provisions (a) Royalty is increased to 18% (b) Prior to commencement of operations lessee shall obtain a mutually ac- ceptable surface damage agreement (c) Force majeure does not apply to unavailability of equipment (d) No well shall be shut-in for a period in excess of 1 year, except under certain specified circumstances (e) Consideration for the lease is the sum of $24 , 000 . 00 (now paid) January 25 , 1983 -5- Hankins #2 Well (f) The terms and conditions of Exhibit "A" will prevail over contrary terms of the lease itself Execution Regular Recording Book 968 No. 1892520 ASSIGNMENTS 1. Dated July 30 , 1982 , Strata Resources , Inc. to Charles F. Holmes and Edward A. Keil , equally, all interest in the above lease , no reservations , recorded Book 978 No. 1904702. 2 . (For information purposes only) Dated July 31, 1982 , a series of assignments of overriding royalty, recorded in sequence in Book 984 No. 1911190 through Book 984 No. 1911194 , consisting of a 1% royalty to Donald S . Sloan and also to James D. Browne, a . 5% overriding royalty each to Melvin Lloyd Richards , R. Gerald Hughes, Killian C. Dalton, Frank J. Gaspar, Sand Creek Land & Cattle Company and Shepler Enterprises , Inc. , with the assignments being both assignor and lessor proportionately reducible. 3. Dated August 2 , 1982 , Charles F. Holmes et ux and Edward A. Keil et ux to Unioil et al. , a collective 91. 66666% interest in the above lease, reserving a 2% of 8/8ths overriding royalty, subject to existing overrides, as per lease agreement of even date, with the provision that if there is no production by September 24 , 1983 the parties will release their particular interests, recorded Book 984 No. 1911195 . (All the foregoing are subject to the comments and requirements set forth below. ) TITLE COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS Comment No. 1 The NEs of Section 20-5N-67W was patented February 8 , 1892 to John Vetter, this under Homestead Acts of Congress that did not re- serve the oil and gas rights. By a warranty deed dated November 27 , 1946 , John Walter Vetter et ux (successor to the patentee) conveyed the above described lands to J. Harlan Hankins and Pansy P. Hankins as joint tenants, this covering the NE: of Section 20 and without mineral reservations . It appears that Joseph Harlan Hankins aka J. Harlan Hankins died October 14 , 1964 , with the abstract containing a supplemental affi- davit, a certificate of death and also a release of inheritance ( r (e January 25 , 1983 -6- Hankins #2. Well tax lien, all being recorded documents sufficient to sever a joint tenancy through death. It appears that the surviving joint tenant, Pansy P. Hankins , died testate August 28 , 1979 , with her estate being probated as Weld County Action 79PR249 . The abstract contains a release of inheritance tax lien and also a deed of distribution, the latter dated September 30 , 1981, recorded Book 964 No. 1886969 , with the sole grantee being Harlan P. Hankins . Presumably the deed of distribution was made as per will, but to verify that this is so, I will need a copy of the last will and testament of Pansy P. Hankins, as entered in Probate Action Weld County 79PR249, the will being dated September 14 , 1964 . Except for the question concerning will , it appears that re- cord title remains in Harlan P. Hankins , both as to the surface and mineral estates . Requirement No. 1 Secure and submit copy of last will and testament of Pansy P. Hankins and submit for examination and supplemental opinion. Comment No. 2 Outstanding and unreleased is an old November 20 , 1923 lease from John Vetter to Dale H. Myers et al. , 20 year term, recorded Book 746 pg. 116. Due to the lapse of time involved, plus the in- formation contained in surface inspection affidavit, I am making no requirement regarding this old and unreleased oil and gas lease. Requirement No. 2 Advisory Comment No. 3 Turning to the above described oil and gas lease, first of all note that the same covers the NE; and the EzSE; of Section 20 , has a two year term, an 18% royalty interest, requires a mutually ac- ceptable surface damage agreement before commencement of operations , has the maximum one year shut-in clause (correctable under certain circumstances) and specifies that a draft for $24 , 000 . 00 for the lease consideration has been tendered. The information submitted indicates that the latter now has been paid. By mesne assignments it appears that after Holmes and Keil ac- quired record title to said lease they made a total of five separate c { • January 25 , 1983 -7- Hankins #2 Well C overriding royalty conveyances , totaling 5% , which assignments were both assignor and lessor proportionately reducible . In Assignment No. 3, Holmes and Keil reserved to themselves a 2% of 8/8ths overriding royalty, with the conveyance totaling a 91. 66666% working interest in said lease. Though the reserved overriding royalty is not proportionately reducible , I have spread the same (on the basis of a gross 2%) among all working interest owners , including Keil and Holmes. The above title analysis was made upon that assumption and basis. Also submitted, this from the files of Unioil, is an agree- ment of August 2 , 1982 between the other working interest owners and Unioil, under the provisions of which Unioil was to commence the actual drilling of a well on the Hankins lease and drill the same to 7, 200 feet or to test the Codell Formation. When and if this is done , the other working interest owners relinquished all interest in the "drillsite spacing unit" as determined by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, until payout (as defined in the agreement) after which all parties would share in the working interest and production proceeds , along with costs thereafter accruing. The agreement also has attached to it the A.A.P.L. 610-1977 operating agreement containing a provision for payment of produc- tion in kind, deletion of preferential right to purchase, with a gas balancing and storage agreement attached thereto (Exhibit "A" ) and an income tax reporting agreement (partnership treatment) as Exhibit "G" . You should verify that the drillsite spacing unit, as deter- mined by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, is in fact, 40 acres for the producing formation. Also note that the above title analysis , on a pre-payout basis, is based entirely upon the provisions of the unrecorded agreement of August 2 , 1982 , but executed by all working interest owners. Requirement No. 3 (a) Verify that the drillsite spacing unit, as determined by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, is as that for the Hankins #2 Well. (b) Note that payout is defined in the August 2 , 1982 agree- ment between the parties and which provides the basis for the above title analysis . January 25 , 1983 -8- Hankins #2 Well Comment No. 4 Though the lease itself has a primary term expiring March 24 , 1984 , it is recommended, and as an essense of precaution, that an affidavit of production or lease extension be recorded into the Weld County records , this so as to comply with 1973 C. R. S . Sec. 38-42-106 . Requirement No. 4 Advisory Comment No. 5 I have seen an affidavit of surface inspection sworn to August 5 , 1982 by John G. Zisch, which affidavit I have presumed to be true and I am thus making no further requirement regarding surface inspection. Requirement No. S Advisory Subject to the producing status of the above described oil and gas lease, verification ' that the will of Pansy P. Hankins served to convey all interest to Harlan P. Hankins, the above lessor, proof that the drillsite spacing unit is 40 acres for the above well and the underlying overriding royalty obligations and payout conversion • rights , it appears that title to the above described lands and the lease covering same is satisfactory for division order purposes. By this reference, this Division Order Title Opinion is also prepared for the use of the oil and gas purchaser from Unioil, i.e. , Asamera Oil (U.S . ) Inc. The submitted documents , together with an information copy of this Opinion, will be made available to Charles F. Holmes, with an additional copy of this Division Order Title Opinion being , sent to Asamera Oil (U.S. ) Inc. , for its use and further purposes . My statement for services is enclosed. 2 V rul yo s) acles A. Redpath, J i CARJr : jh enclosure C- c C SECTION IV SOIL REPORT: SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE C ( C TRAILBLAZER OIL AND GAS, INC. WELD COUNTY NATURAL GAS PROCESSING PLANT PROPOSAL SOIL REPORT: SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE 4 - Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded. This nearly level map unit is in depressions in smooth plains and along the bottoms of natural drainageways throughout the survey area. Aquolls, which have a dark colored surface layer, make up about 55 percent of the 'unit. Aquepts, which have a lighter colored surface layer, make up about 25 percent. About 20 percent is soils that have sandstone or shale within 48 inches of the surface. These are deep, poorly drained soils'that formed in recent alluvium. No one pedal is typical. Commonly the soils have a mottled, mildly to moderately alkaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying material that extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. In places they have a gleyed layer in the underlying material. Most of the acreage is subject to excessive runoff. The water table is at or near the surface in spring and during the peak of the irrigation season. These soils are used for rangeland and' wildlife habitat. Some small Careas are irrigated pasture. The potential native vegetation is dominated by switchgrass, prairie cordgrass, saltgrass, alkali sacaton, big bluestem, indiangrass, western wheatgrass, slender wheatgrass, sedge, and rush. Cattails and bullrush grow in the swampy spots associated with these range sites. Potential production ranges fran 4,000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 3,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, production drops and saltgrass, sedge, and rush increase. The farming and irrigation in adjacent areas has increased the amount of salts on much of the acreage. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Switchgrass, big bluesten, indiangrass, western wheatgrass, pubescent wheatgrass, intermediate wheatgrass, tall wheatgrass, and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. The plants selected should met the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful seeding, a firm prepared seedbed is needed. A grass drill should he used. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Tillage is needed to eliminate the undesirable vegetation. Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit. The wetland plants provide nesting and protective cover as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland, where wildlife obtain much of their fool and find protective cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and openland wildlife. (- (7 Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use this unit for cover and nesting. Deer find excellent cover in some areas. These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from fire and fenced to prevent encroachment and overuse by livestock. They should not be drained. Capability subclass \Zw; Aquolls in Salt Meadow range site, Pquepts in Wet Meadow range site. 15 - Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil on uplands at elevations of 4,850 to 5,050 feet. It formed in calcareous eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is pale brown loam about 12 inches thick. The underlying material is very pale brown silt loam to a depth of 60 inches. Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface:runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, ( and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines nay be needed for proper water application. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow irrigation is the most cumcn. Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. In ncrmirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels per acre. The soil is sumrer followed in alternate years to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terracing may also be needed to control water erosion. The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass and needleandthread, are also present. Potential production ranges from 1 ,600 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease;blue grama, buffalograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. -2- C Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and created wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble or it can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring have proven most successful. Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well suited to this soil. Cultivation to control carpeting vegetation should be continued for as many years as possible following planting. Try that are best suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove, and cottontail, and rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and coyote, are best suited to this soil. Under irrigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, benefiting many kinds of openland wildlife, Forage production is typically low on rangeland, and grazing management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational development. Road design can be modified to ecuuensate for the limited capacity of this soil to support a load. Capability subclass Ile irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Loamy Plains range site.• 51 - Otero sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep well drained soil on plains at elevation of 4,700 to 5,250 feet. It formed in ' mixed outwash and eolian deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have laom and clay laom underlying material. Typically the surface layer is brown sand laom about 12 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown calcareous fine sandy loam. Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is moderate, The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slog, and the erosion hazard is low. This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area. land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines may be needed for proper water application. All methods of irrigation are suitable, bit furrow irrigation is the most cam-on. Barnyard manure and commerical fertilizer are needed for top yields. -3- C C In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, barley and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years to allow moisture accumulation; Generally precipitation is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. Stubble mulch farming, stripercpping, and mininum tillage are needed to control water erosion, Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. The potential native vegetation on this range site is dominated by sand bluesten, sand reedgrass, and blue grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, and western wheatgrass are also praninent. Potential production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1 ,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the sand bluesten, sand reedgrass, and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, and sand sage increas. Annual weeds and grasses invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation on this. soil should. be based on taking half ( and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor coalition. Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cultivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed at the time of planting and during dry periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern recicedar, pordersoa pine, Siberian elm, nissian-olive, and hackberry, The shrubs best suited are skunkhich sumac, lilac, and Siberian peashrub. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many nongame species can be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. . -4- Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area has resulted in urbanization of much of this Otero soil. This soil has excellent potential for urban and recreational development. The ally limiting feature is uaaderately rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water contamination from sewage lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass TIiTe irrigated, We nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. 65 - Thedalund lawn, 3 to 9 percent slopes. This is a moderately deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,900 to 5,250 feet. It formed in residuum from shale. Included im mapping are small areas of soils that have shale and sandstone deeper than 40 inches. Score small outcrops of shale and sandstone are also included. Typically the surface layer of this Thedalund soil is brown loam al-nit 8 inches thick. The underlying material is pale brown andPvery pale brown loam. Shale is at a depth of about 25 inches. Permeability and available water capacity are moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Surface runoff is iN dium to rapid, and the erosion hazard is moderate. This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping system should be limited to such close ( grown crops as alfalfa, wheat, and barley. The soil is also suited to irrigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinklers can be used in irrigating close grown crops. Contour furrows or sprinklers should be used for new crops. Application of commerical fertilizer helps in maintaining good production. The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue grama. Several mid grasses„ such as western wheatgrass and needleandthread, are also present. Potential production ranges from 1 ,600 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1 ,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grama, buffalograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seddiny is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sideoats grans, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should fleet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. -5- Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to determine if plantings are feasible. Rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, are best suited to this soil. Because forage production is typically low, grazing management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. The cropland areas provide favorable habitat for pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. The underlying shale is the mwt limiting feature of this soil. Neither septic tank absorption fields nor sewage lagoons function properly. In places the underlying shale has high shrink-swell potential. Environmental and beautification plantings of trees and shrubs can be difficult to establish. Capability subclass IVe irrigated, Vie nonirrigated; Loamy Plains range site. 79 - Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil on smooth plains at elevation of 4,850 to 5,000 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have a subsoil of loam and light clay lawn. Also included are some leveled areas. Typically the surface layer of this Weld soil is brown loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale brown heavy clay loam and light clay al-nit 20 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is silt loam. Permeability is slaw. Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, including corn, sugar boots, beans, alfalfa, small grain, and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, cola for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines are needed for proper water applications. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow irrigation is the mat common. Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizer are needed for top yields . This soil is well suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum if it is summer fallowed in alternate years. Winter wheat is the principal crop. The predicted average yield is 33 bushels per acre. If the crop is winterkilled, spring wheat can be seeded. Cenrally precipitation is �.' too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. -6- 1 Stubble mulch farming, striperoppinq, and minimum tillage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terracing also nay be needed to control water erosion. The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass and needleandthread, are also present. Potential production ranges from 1600 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grans, buffalograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor conditon. Sideoats grams, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well suited to this soil. Sumner fallow a year before planting and continued cultivation for weed control are needed to insure establishment and survival of plantings. Trees that are best suited and have good survival are Pocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove, and cottontail, are best suited to this soil. Wildlife habitat development, including tree and shrub plantings and grass plantings to serve as nesting areas, should be successful without irrigation during most years. Under irrigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, benefiting many kinds of openland wildlife. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational development. The chief limiting soil features for urban development are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil as it wets and dries and the limited capactiy of the soil to support a load, Lawns, shrubs, and trees grown well. Capability subclass Ile irrigated, IIIc nonirrigated; Irony Plains range site. -7- (- (r SECTION V COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATION (INCLUDING NOISE LEVEL) QUOTATION NO. : 183-83 DATE: 8/29/83 COMPRESSOR SECTION: MODEL JG/4 STROKE 3.5 NUMBER OF THROWS 4 STAGE 1 GAS CYLINDER QUANTITY & DIAMETER (INCHES) (2) 3.375 STAGE 1 PROPANE CYLINDER QUANTITY & DIAMETER (INCHES) (1) 4.75 STAGE 2 PROPANE CYLINDER QUANTITY & DIAMETER (INCHES) (1) 3.00 ROD DIAMETER (INCHES) 1.125 RPM MAXIMUM 1 ,400 ROD LOAD MAXIMUM TOTAL COMPRESSION OR TENSION 18,000 Compressor has a heavy duty four (4) throw balanced/opposed moisture and dust proof compressor frame; forged steel balanced crankshaft; insert bearings ; forged steel connecting rods; horizontal non—cooled compressor cylinders; teflon filled piston rings and packing rings; force feed cylinder and packing lubricator with block distribution systems and no—flow shutdown switch. DRIVER SECTION: Estimated noise level 74DBA 25 ft . from side of engine. One ( 1) Minneapolis Moline Engine Model THD800-6A natural gas oil field engine complete with manufacturer's standard accessories. One each of the following: Gas starter with lubricator, oil reservoir and strainer. Altronic solid state ignition. Oil field muffler mounted. Flexible steel coupling sized for maximum conditions. FUEL CONSUMPTION APPROXIMATELY 10.0 CUBIC FEET PER HORSEPOWER PER HOUR. . COOLING SECTION: One ( 1) vertical discharge air cooled heat exchanger, with engine jacket water and aftercooling sections. Cooler Ambient Design Degrees F 100 F Gas Aftercooling Approach Temp. Degrees F 30 F The cooler has finned tubes, fabricated multi-pass steel headers, equipped with access plugs for ease of servicing, heavy duty ball or roller bearings mounted in pillow blocks and an efficient six-blade fan. Unit has manual shutters over gas and water sections, water surge tank, vent line, low water level shutdown switch and level indicator and water section drain valve. QUOTATION NO. : 183-83 DATE: 8/29/83 CONTROL SECTION: One ( 1) Frank W. Murphy Company safety control panel mounted in a weather pro- tected enclosure with shock mountings. Panel has front and rear doors with safety glass front cover. The digital tachometer is panel mounted. The panel will be complete with 0-5 minute time delay switch, emergency shutdown switch and the following functional controls with tattletales to indicate cause of shutdown: High-Low Suction Pressure High-Low Interstage Pressure(s) High-Low Discharge Pressure High Liquid Level Shutdown Suction Scrubber High Liquid Level Shutdown Interstage Scrubber(s) Engine Oil Pressure Engine Water Temperature High Discharge Gas Temperature Each Cylinder Low Oil Level Compressor Frame & Lubricator & Engine Crankcase Low Water Level Vibration Engine and Compressor Compressor Lubricator No—Flow Overload ACCESSORY SECTION: One of each as follows: Set of fuel gas piping piped from suction scrubber with a manual block valve and a regulator to reduce pressure to 60 PSIG; downstream of this regulator is an automatic fuel gas valve, ounce regulator and fuel gauge. Set of starting gas piping piped from edge of skid with a manual valve. Customer must furnish sufficient air/gas at 150 PSIG. Starter exhaust piped to edge of skid. Suction safety relief valve piped for vertical discharge with rain cap. Interstage safety relief valve with outlet piped to high point on unit with rain cap. Discharge safety relief valve with outlet piped to high point on unit with rain cap. Bypass piping with manual valve for start-up under no load. Blowdown piping with manual valve. (4) X • QUOTATION NO. : 183-83 r DATE: 8/29/83 Oil level regulator with low oil level switch for engine crankcase. Oil level regulator with low oil level switch for compressor crankcase and lubricator. Oil supply tank common to engine and compressor mounted on cooler. Set of oil dra in pip ing for engine and compressor crankcases. Distance piece drain and vent from piston rod packing piped to edge of skid. FABRICATION SECTION: A.S.M.E. code inlet gas scrubbers for each stage sized for volumes and pressures required, with stainless steel wire mesh mist extractor, automatic drain system, manual drain system, high liquid level shutdown switch and reflex sight gauges. Piping will be constructed in accordance with ANSI B 31.8-1975, or latest edition, Class II, Type B construction. Unit companion flanges with necessary bolts, gaskets and nuts are included. One piece heavy duty Gas Engineering Services, Inc. oil field skid of sufficient size and design to mount all the foregoing equipment. The skid will be filled with reinforced concrete and on good soil conditions will not require a foundation. The unit will be built with safety guards on the compressor and cooler drives. The unit will be painted with one coat of primer and one coat of industrial enamel. The unit will be serviced with enough oil and antifreeze to run unit on startup. A general arrangement drawing, instruction books and parts lists will be provided. (One with unit and one to customer's designated office. Extra books are available at $50.00 • each.) ( 5) u (- SECTION VI CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY PLANT SITE LEASE C C CEPTIFICATF, or SURVEY for r . UNIOIL i W,4ld County,Coloradr Par* NE-1.-NP I Sec.20 T5N P.6TJ 6N1 i I Iii I i I n L.2 o '7TS/V EG,7trl��''1 ---r— r r ., H /, -rt ' 'l — 1 . I �P Ir Py s f",,‘ t$4 � a ir I ,c Q n n4 Src i i te 1`�-- _ 7 r '`Zt -. :a AA 3 .. �q, o Cl,t, -• • A ° eS .� z6:I :Zea r, - s_c._film<<k,.k�. 4 _2��1nri Ln ve e ,� „'case.67e"EA-ccV F'EFcy C * I hereby certify that the above plat is an accurate representa i0n1 of a correct survey showing the parcel of land in the MRCS 5,c. U T5N R67W 6PM,Deecribed as Follows: That part of the NE- NE} Sec.20 ; T5N R67W 6PM Commencing at a point 30 feet west and 340 feet soutth ; : of the NE corner of said Sec.20;thence N80o07'W ( East side of Sed.201 being North) 320 feet; thence South 185 feet: thence S80o67'E parEil- el to and 70 feet north of the centerline of Loveland Greeley Canal; I I thence North parallel to the east side of said Sec.20 and 30 feet iwest 185 feet to the point of beginning,containing in all 1.34 Acres. I . . - Fort Morgan,Colorado %/,/; /, r 4! l.�i;_H,p,. --- Sept. 10,1983 k -c • Registered ofessionat Engineer State of Cdl rado - LEASE AGREEMENT Trailblazer Oil and Cas, Inc. This AGREEMENT, Made this 2, day of 19AL between Harlan Hankins the Lessor and Trailblazer Oil and Cas, Inc. the Lessee. W TNESSETH, That in consideration of the payment of the Lease Agreement fee and the keeping and performance of the covenants and agreements by the said Lessee hereinafter set forth, the said Lessor hereby leases unto the said Lessee the following described premises, situate in the County of Weld, in the State of Colorado, to wit: A portion of land approximately 180 ft, by 300 ft. located in the Northeast --Y corner of Sec. 20-T5N-R67w for use as a gas processing plant and compression facility, including compressors, liquid storage facilities, valves, launchers, buried pipelines, gas processing plant, etc. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same with all the appurtenances unto the said Lessee for an initial team of two (2) years beginning the /=T day of (2077:1;c1,-- , 1983 until the /I/ r r day of Qc�ah r- 19at and for a rental, for the full term aforesaid, of $5,000.00 per year paid yearly in advance to Lesor, without notice. Upon the expiration of the initial term of this agreement Lessee may continue to lease said property on • a year to year basis until 1994 or until the plant becomes uneconomical to operate which ever occurs first, by notifying Lessor in writing thirty days prior to the expiration of the period of this lease. The annual rental shall Cbe $5,000 per year paid in advance to Lessor upon notification of the one (1) year extension of this lease. And the said Lessee in consideration of the leasing of said premises as aforesaid, covenants and agrees as follows to wit: To pay the Lease Agreement fee for said premises-as hereinabove provided; to keep the improvements upon said premises in good repair at the expense of said Lessee;. tp pay all. taxes accessed'against equipment located at this installation, and at the expiration of this Lease to surrender and deliver up said premises in as good order and condition as when the same were entered upon, loss by fire, inevitable accident or ordinary were excepted; to sublet C no part of said premises without the consent of the Lessor; to use said premises for no purpose prohibited by the laws of the United States of the State of Colorado and for no improper or questionable purposes whatsoever; to neither hold or attempt to hold the Lessor' liable for an injury or damage occasioned by any reason upon equipment dr personnel at..Lhis processing and compression station facility. It is further agreed that no assent, expressed or implied, to any breach of any one or more of the covenants or agreements hereof shall to deemed or taken to be a waiver of any succeeding or other breach. It is mutually agreed that if after the expiration of this Lease, the Lessee. shall remain in possession of said premises and continue to pay rent without a written agreement as to such possession, then such Lessee shall be regarded as a tenant from year to year at a yearly rental, payable in advance, equivalent to the last year's lease hereunder, and subject to all the terms and provisions of this Lease. IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERS'IUOD AND AGREED, by and between the parties aforesaid, that if the rent above reserved, or any part thereof, shall be in arrears, of if default shall and may be lawful for the said Lessor to declare said term ended, and enter into the said premises, or any part thereof, either with or without process of law, to re-enter, and the said Lessee or any other person or persons occupying the same to expel, remove, and put out, using such force as may be necessary in so doing without l'eing liable to prosecution or in damages therefor,• and' the said, premises again to repossess and enjoy as in the first and former estate of said lessor. And if at any time said term shall be ended as aforesaid or in any other way, the said Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to surrender and deliver up said premises peaceably to said Lessor, immediately upon the termination of said term, and if the Lessee shall remain in possession of the same after termination thereof, said Lessee shall be deemed guilty of a forcible detainer of said premises under the statute, hereby waiving all notice, and shall be subject to eviction and removal, forcibly or otherwise, with or with- out process of law as above stated. 2 of 3 K And it if further expressly understood and agreed that all the covenants and agreements in this Lease contained shall extend to and be binding upon, the heirs, executors, I.legal representatives and assignees of the respective parties thereto. And it is further expressly understood that Trailblazer Oil and ras, Inc. shall remove all equipment and restore this site to as nearly as possible it original state should the site ever be abandoned or the lease cancelled. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. WITNESS: LESSEE: TRAILBLAZER OIL AND CAS, Inc. BY: BY: OAD E. GREGOR V IAN WITI` LESSOR: BY: • 27 BY: [< %i• GOAD LAN P. HANKINS STATE OF Colorado ) ss COUNTY OF Denver BEFORE ME the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, on this 29th of September , 1983, personally appeared E. GREGORY HOVIVIAN , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the President of Trailblazer Oil & Gas, Inc. and that the seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation and that said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and said E. GREGORY HOVIVIAN acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation. Witness my hand and seal this 29th day of September , 1983 C My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC 6/24/85 1255 So. Bellaire Denver, Colorado 80222 STATE OF ) ss COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this 29th of September , 1983, personally appeared HARLAN P. HANKINS , to me known to be the identical person described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument of writing and acknowledged to me that he duly executed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein set forth. Witness my hand and seal this 29th day of September , 1983 My Commission Expires: \ ti� S NOTARY PUBLIC 6/24/85 1255 So. Bellaire Denver, Colorado 80222 ( > REFERRAL LIST APPLICANT: Trailblazer Oil and Gas Company CASE NUMBER: USR-585:83:48 SENT REFERRALS OUT: October 11, 1983 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY October 20, 1983 Co m z cn 2 O C0O Hz O d co H 66 cn O O Z O U O2 O ti it Co W £ vai 8 H ru £ pz O U O O.'i O U O P4 W U W U O Ili PI 0z co 04 Z z co a z - County Attorney (plat only) Ed Reichert Weld County Planning Commission Weld County Health Department 19279 Weld Road 17 Johnstown, Colorado 80539 XX Engineering Department Ronald Brinkman County Extension Agent / Loveland and Greeley Reservoir V/ Company Colorado Geological Survey 808 23rd Avenue 1313 Sherman Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 _ Room 703 352-0495 Denver, Colorado 80203 Colorado Department of Natural / Resources Oil and Gas Commission 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 866-3531 - State Engineer Fort Collins Soil Conservation Division of Water Resources Service 1313 Sherman St. , Room 818 Suite 25 Denver, Colorado 80203 2525 Redwing Road Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 IState Highway Department 1420 2nd Street Osmund Abrams Greeley, Colorado 80631 Johnstown Fire Protection Dist. 4949 Colorado State Highway 60 Colorado Department of Health Berthoud, Colorado 80513 Water Quality Control Division 587-2220 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220 The Greeley and Loveland Irrigation Co. 808 TWENTY-THIRD AVE. PHONE 352-0495 EDWARD M. BORESEN. PRES.. GREELEY. Cow. RONALD F. BRINKMAN. SECY.. GREELEY, COLO, EDWARD D. SIMPSON. Suer_ LOVELAND. COLO. GREELEY. COLORADO 80631 October 19 , 1983 Weld County Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Case Number USR - 585:83:48 (Trailblazer Oil and Gas Inc.) Dear ti__s; In reply to your referral received in our Office on October 1?, 1983, we would like to have the following recommendations considered. The Greeley and Loveland Irrigation Company generally has little concern about the approval of the request as long as there are no planned pipelines which would cross our Canal on the South edge of the site. The Greeley and Loveland would also require that no structures be allowed any closer than 20 foot minimum from the north bank of the Canal. This 20 foot would be required to maintain the Canal and must be reserved in order to allow machinery to travel along the Canal. Our other request would be to require Trailblazer Oil and Gas to berm the north side of the canal to impound or contain any leakage or spillage from struc- tures at the site. This berming would also prevent drainage from the site from entering the Canal as a safeguard against possible pollutants carried from the site by storm water runoff. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns in this matter. Very truly yours, 471-e-ere_ Jt.v�7Zip-a-.,—) Ronald Brinkman, Secretary THE GR".FT,Fy & LOVELAND IRR. CO. tai 201°,s3 Weld Co. Planning Commission ,... ` RI � ':1 U HhJ!N3RPRV�CES rt r.�' NnoNL cans, 3564000 exr. 400 015 tUTH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 8063'. Lc, QASE`NUMBER USR-585:83:48 COLORADO October 10, 1983 V REFERRAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. for a Use by Special Review Permit for a Gas Processing Plant The parcel of land is described as part of the NEIT, NE%, Section 20, T5N, PAM of the Ath P.M., Weld County. Colorado • The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is approximately 3.7 miles north of Johnstown; west of Weld County Road 17 and north of Weld County Road 54 This application is submitted to your office for review and recommenda- tions . Any comments or recommendations you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facili- tate the processing of the proposal and will ensure prompt considera- tion of your recommendations. If a response from your office is not • received within 14 days of mailing from our office, it may be in- terpreted to mean approval by your office. If you are unable to respond within 14 days (but wish to do so at a later date) please notify our office to that effect. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. Please reply by October 20, 1983 so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Thank you very much for your help and cooperation in this matter . 1. J(/ We have reviewed the proposal and find no conflicts with our interests. - 2. A formal recommendation is under consderatibn . aad( -1 'be submitted to you prior to �-- = � ( 3 . Please refer to the enclosed letter. 1 ;i 241983 • � �?�� _ �`IF.'�-�1" . T 12‘ 1983 Signed ,, Agency �ro� G Michael S. Mullen, Current Planner MSM:rjg • °l—n :‘,( = LLS �� fit k i . t I �,i :T r,I dG �FRVICES qnip I PI IO181 3031 :t5c4nno Ex r. ¢00 I\ N 01510 TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 8063'. CASE NUMBER usR-585:83:48 COLORADO October 10, 1983 REFERRAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. for a Use by Special Review Permit for a Gas Processing Plant The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 NE4, Section 20, T5N, Rh7td of the 6Th P.M. Weld County. Colorado The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is approximately 3.7 miles north of Johnstown; west of Weld County Road 17 and north of Weld County Road 54 This application is submitted to your office for review and recommenda- tions. Any comments or recommendations you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facili- tata the processing of the proposal and will ensure prompt considera- tion of your recommendations . If a response from your office is not ' received within 14 days of mailing from our office, it may be in- terpreted to mean approval by your office. If you are unable to respond within 14 days (but wish to do so at a later date) please notify our office to that effect. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. Please reply by October 20, 1983 so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Thank you very much for your help and cooperation in this matter. 1 . We have reviewed the proposal and find no conflicts with our interests. 2. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to • 3 . Please refer to the enclosed letter . nHu--r ri\Cc7�Signed a Q�l,f-w—a- Agency ^r- O Sete I ' I 1 ,a, ¢1 Ake() /5 "c 4oi ct . p C,L ..' e -t at- Ac l-" azE , /Ylr Weld Co. Planning Commission Michael S. Mullen, Current Planner MSM:rjg (- MAILING LIST TRAILBLAZER OIL AND GAS, INC. USR-585:83:48 Henry V. , Jr. and Walter A. Zimmerman Route 1 Box 161 Berthoud, Colcrado 80513 Walter A. and Anneliese Zimmerman Route 1 Box 161 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 Carl H. and Rachael Z. Amen Route 1 Box 209 Loveland, Colorado 80537 Leon H. and Viola C. Croissant 26135 Weld County Road 15 Johnstown, Colorado 80534 Donald A. Wideman 7995 4th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Edwien Wiedeman 5880 West 49th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Harlan P. Hankins Route 1 Johnstown, Colorado 80534 Henry r` and Walter Z. Zimmerman Route 1 Box 15i Berthoud, Colorado---80,53 Donald E. and Carl E. Leonard 500 West 3rd Street Loveland, Colorado 80537 ( C MINERAL OWNERS USR-585:83:48 Trailblazer Oil and Gas, Inc. Harlan P. Hankins Route 1 Johnstown, Colorado 80534 Unioil it 800 Pennsylvania Suite 1504 Denver, Colorado 80203 Killian C. Dalton 323 Sinclair Glendale, California 91206 Frank Gaspar 1520 Royal Boulevard Glendale, California 91207 Melvin Lloyd Richards 1865 East Hallwood Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 R. Gerald Hughes 14150 Elderberry Road Golden, Colorado 80401 • Donald S. Sloan 5609 Colorado State Highway 60 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 James D. Browne P.O. Box 487 Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Sand Creek Land and Cattle Company P.O. Box 2164 Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Shepler Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 2164 Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Charles F. Holmes 1201 South Downing Denver, Colorado 80210 Edward A. Keil 1629 South Zinna Court Lakewood, Colorado 80228 r � .Jr '.311 i 1983 Weld Co. Planning Commission _ _.... HIGH COUNTRY FABRICATION, INC. GAS PLANT PLANNING BOARD HEARING INFORMATION TRAILBLAZER OIL & GAS CO. 1 .5MMSCFD LIQUIDS RECOVERY FACILITY C ' TARLE OF CONTENTS I . General Operations 1 II . Original Cold-Start 2-3 III . Startup Procedure 4-5 IV. Safety Features 6 V. Recycling/Flaring 7 Exhibit "A" - Plant Layout C ' GENERAL OPERATIONS C This gas processing facility is designed to control the Wobbe Number of the residue gas. The Wobbe Number is equal to the BTU of the gas divided by the square root of the specific gravity of the residue gas. The characteristics of the produced gas are such that the Wobbe Number could not be met by simply stripping the propane plus component from the wet gas stream, and air injection is required. The plant proper is divided into several subsystems, each of which is required for proper operation of the whole, and each of which is necessary to produce saleable gas and liquids. These subsystems are: 1 . Gas Compressor 2. Drying System 3. Refrigeration System 4. High Pressure Gas Train 5. Fractionation System 6. Liquids Storage System 7. Electrical and Shutdown System 8. Air Injection System All of these systems work together, usually in harmony, but it must always be remembered that changes in one system will directly affect all other ( downstream systems. For example, an increase in the discharge pressure of the gas compressor will change the required cycle time of the dryers, increase the load on the refrigeration system, change the heat transfer characteristics of the exchangers in the high pressure gas train, increase the heat load on the fractionation reboiler, and depending on the absolute pressures and the gas composition, the feed rate of the liquids storage will change. From this cause and effect relationship comes the second rule of plant operations: small changes are better than big changes - never make large sudden changes in the system — large sudden changes upset the rest of the system and the usual result is that the plant triggers a shutdown and a complete restart is required. Also, the plant is now being restarted from a status that caused a shutdown in the first place. This makes a restart much more difficult and much more time consuming. The result is an operations rule that states: make small changes, only make one at a time, and let the plant stabilize before making another change. The first rule of plant operations is always work safely. Do not take a chance. This is not time saved if the plant is destroyed or if people are Injured or hospitalized. With gas processing plants, the most efficient way to run and the best on-line times are found where the plants are run in a safe and prudent manner. ( 1 ) C ORIGINAL COLD-START The first step in doing the original startup is to become familiar with the different systems that make up the plant. Take the literature furnished and become familiar with the different components and how they operate. Next, check to see that all components have been installed correctly, as per the manufacturer's recommendations. Next, check all piping and associated equipment for proper installation and to insure that all lines, fittings, valves, etc. have been installed properly. Next, bring the plant to a slight positive pressure. Check all fittings and connections for leaks and check all controllers and control valves for proper operation. Purge the plant (dry natural gas or dry nitrogen preferred), that is remove all air from the system where hydrocarbons and/or natural gas will be present. Charge and purge the propane refrigeration system, again check all fittings and equipment for leaks. It is not unusual for the packing of the refrigeration compressor tc leak slightly at this time. The packing is dry and has not yet been run in and adjusted. It will be necessary to make continual adjustments to the moving equipment as time progresses. The most important adjustments are made during the initial startup, become very familiar with the proper operating characteristics of all the components of the plant and compressors. Next, bring the plant up to a pressure that is approximately one-half of the operating pressure. If this requires the operation of the gas compressor, F then follow the compressor manufacturer's recommended procedure for initial startup of the gas compressor. With the plant at half pressure, again check all piping and fittings for leaks. Repair and adjust all fittings as necessary to insure both proper installation and leak—free installation. When this has been completely done, bring the plant up to full operating pressure. There is a design margin built into the equipment for safety. NEVER EXCEED DESIGNATED LIMITS, always operate at pressures and temperatures less than those stated on the equipment, or defined in the operations manuals by the original equipment manufacturer. The plant is now virtually ready to start. Verify that all shutdown and alarm systems are fully operational . Any safety component that does not work perfectly must be repaired or replaced before the plant can be started. "Bump" all electric motors to insure proper direction of rotation. Check everything one more time, don't try any shortcuts. Start the refrigeration system on bypass and perform the run-in per the compressor manufacturer's recommendations. Insure that all refrigeration compressor components and subsystems are operating properly. Start the gas compressor on bypass and perform the run-in per the compressor manufacturer's recommendations. Insure that all gas compressor components and subsystems are operating properly. (2) Start the air injection compressor and perform the run-In per the compressor manufacturer's recommendations. Insure that all air compressor components and subsystems are operating properly. The air injection compressor system should be blocked off from the gas system at this time. it is very important that the air to gas ratio be monitered very closely, as to much air in the natural gas can cause an explosive mixture. If the plant was not purged with dry natural gas, then perform a dry gas purge at this time and do not forget to purge the storage tanks. Verify that all pressure, temperature, flow and level controls are properly set and calibrated. While watching the hot-gas bypass to make sure that hot gas is passing to the chiller propane feed, slowly close that refrigeration compressor startup bypass to place the refrigeration compressor on-line. Only when the refrigeration system has stabilized, proceed to the next step. Slowly close the gas compressor startup bypass enough to make sure that the Moore Flow Ratio Controller is working properly. Unblock the air injection line so that air can be placed in the natural gas line. Check the operation of the Moore Flow Ratio Controller. When the controller checkout is satisfactory, proceed to slowly close the gas compressor startup bypass valve. The plant should now be producing sales quality gas into the pipeline. Verify that the fractionation tower is operating properly and smoothly. The feed to the tower should be steady and of a consistent temperature. The tower pressure and temperature should be steady, it is more important that the bottom temperature of the tower should be relatively stable then the top temperature. If the product analysis shows that the vapor pressure of the liquid product is too high then increase the bottom temperature by 1 degree F for each PSI over the desired vapor pressure. Do not jump the tower temperature over 5 degrees F at a time, allow the tower to restabilize at the new condition and then take a new sample for the vapor pressure test. It is generally more convenient to have a water test bath available than to run samples through a lab for each case. The directly measured vapor pressure is also more accurate than one that is calculated by any of the existing methods. If the natural gas that actually flows through the plant, matches relatively closely to the furnished analysis, then the design values will match closely with the final operating conditions. Refinement of these values is possible after the plant has been on—line for a period of time of at least several weeks. If the design parameters are not matched, that is the operating conditions are remarkably different from what was expected, then changes in operating conditions and setpolnts will have to be made on the spot. These changes are made based upon judgment and experience and a feel for how plants operate. To be able to make these decisions and changes requires familiarity with all of the equipment involved. (3) STARTUP PROCEDURE Open field shutoff valve. Open 1 " inlet block valve bypass and the 1" valves feeding the fuel gas scrubber and the starting gas line to the compressor. Crack the flare pilot valve and light the flare pilot in the pit. Reset both tattletales and check the oil and coolant levels on the generator set. Open the fuel feed valve at the generator, connect the Cannon plug alligator clips to a 12 volt source and start the generator. Do not start the generator with the throttle at the set governor speed but rather at a slow - idle until the engine warms up to operating temperature and the oil pressure is at the proper level . After the generator is warmed up, increase the speed with the throttle until the governor takes over. Engage the main breaker on the main electrical panel , and open the inlet block valve, pressurizing the plant through the dryer, up to the closed compressor suction butterfly valve. In order after pressurizing the plant inlet piping: open block valves at chiller propane feed and hot gas bypass regulator and engage the heater and air compressor on/off switches on the main panel . Proceed by establishing instrument supply gas at all instruments then engage the propane condenser fan motor at the on/off switches on the small panel at the rear of the condenser skid. Prior to starting the compressor, determine that the discharge block valves are open, the compressor cylinder bypass valves at the suction scrubbers are open and the plant backpressure and blowdown valve block valves are open. To start the compressor, reset any and all tattletales including the ESD switch and condenser, engine, compressor and cooler vibration switches. Set the timer at maximum time limit, open fuel supply valve, reset engine oil pressure switch and Murphy fuel valve. To check function of fuel valve, check for an indication of pressure on fuel system gauge above fuel valve. Turn staring gas into engine starter. Close starting valve immediately upon starting engine. The engine is to be at idle on throttle. Allow engine to warm up and establish proper oil pressure before increasing speed to governor set point. Slowly open refrigeration suction butterfly valve. When fully open, slowly close refrigeration bypass valve. Then, slowly open gas suction butterfly valve and slowly close gas bypass valve. Establish a steady consistent propane level in chiller making sure controller and feed valve function properly. Establish a steady consistent level in cold separator making sure separator controller and dump valve function properly. Establish operating pressure in stabilizer tower making sure overhead backpressure controller and valve function properly. When level is established in tower check Murphy temperature and level switch operation to Insure proper control and that the thermostat is set at the proper Ctemperature. Check level controller and dump valve for proper operation. (4) As air injection system is vented to atmosphere during initial startup, slowly close vent valve and slowly open block valves on up and downstream sides of flow control valve. Make sure Moore controller is functioning properly and is set at approximately 1 ratio or slightly less. A small adjustment to the ratio set point may be required to meet the Wobbe phase envelope. Determine that the specific gravity of the residue gas is within acceptable limits. Should the BTU and specific gravity values not meet specification with a slight air adjustment then the tower pressure or temperature settings should be adjusted slightly to modify the product produced as well as the residue sales gas. Is It extremely critical that the air injection ratio system operates properly, therefore, the transmitters, controller and flow control valve operation should be checked and double checked, immediately upon startup. Gas flow as indicated on the plant Inlet meter should compare proportionally to the amount of output indicated on the gas transmitter output line ( i .e., 3N output = 0" W.C. , 91l output = 50" W.C. and 151! output = 100" W.C. ). It is advised to follow the ratio controller manufacturer's prescribed prestartup procedure noted in the project manual . Upon startup the residue to the sales gas line will most likely divert to flare as the controlling thermometer and gravitometer will not indicate spec. gas. When the residue Wobbe values do meet the envelope, the flare diversion valve will close and the buyer's pipeline valve will open automatically commencing gas sales. (,_ (5) SAFETY FEATURES As previously indicated, safety for personnel , equipment and adjacent property are paramount considerations incorporated within the design of your facility. Due to residue sales gas specification requirements, air is being injected into the inlet gas stream of the plant. The purpose of injecting prior to processing allows the air to more fully mix with the gas as well as working the air at safer and more economical pressures for the following benefits: a) The air more fully mixes with the gas prior to processing as it has to go through the entire process. b) The air is injected at a safer and more economical pressure level , as it is compressed to an inlet pressure level rather than at the outlet level . Warm day temperatures create extreme discharge temperatures when compressing from atmospheric pressure to 850 psig. c) The air system is designed for a maximum of 10% of the gas flow or at an oxygen level not to exceed 2% by volume. A ratio controller maintains a proper air/gas ratio to maintain residue gas specification, based on BTU content and specific gravity levels. d) An oxygen monitor is incorporated to sense high and low oxygen levels in the combined gas/air stream immediately after the injection point. Should the oxygen level increase to 2% by volume this monitor closes the air injection valve immediately, preventing an explosive mixture from being produced. When the oxygen level returns to safe limits, the monitor will reopen the valve to allow normal operation to • proceed. Throughout the facility, select critical points are continuously monitored for possible equipment failure in terms of excessive vibration, high and low pressure, temperature and liquid levels. If proper limits are not maintained at these points, the plant facility will automatically shutdown and block in, saving possible damage or destruction, yet retain the plant in a pressurized state. Should an unforeseen problem occur such as fire, explosion or a major equipment malfunction, an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system is provided. Should It become necessary to immediately shutdown and evacuate the facility, an ESD button is strategically placed at the accessway gate for the operator to activate when exiting the facility. The plant is equipped with automatic block valves before and after the plant with an emergency flare/high pressure valve between that will close and open, respectively, allowing the gas within the plant to go to flare and be burned. (6) RECYCLING/FLARING During operation, especially startups, the residue sales gas will not meet the purchaser's specifications to allow the sales valve to automatically open. This valve will not open until the BTU content and specific gravity of the gas meet specification according to the instruments used in monitoring these items. For this period of time, the residue gas will recycle from the sales point back to the plant inlet. Upon reaching acceptable limits, as registered on the thermeter and graviometer, the sales valve automatically opens, the recycling valve automatically closes and the sale of residue gas commences. No flaring exists during this period of operation. Flaring will be instituted when the following emergency circumstances exist: a) Plant overpressure is a very dangerous situation. Therefore, for any reason that might exist to cause excessive pressure, the plant overpressure/flare valve will automatically flow the gas within the plant to flare. b) An ESD situation will close the plant fore and aft automatic valves and open the overpressure/flare valve diverting the gas within the plant to flare. It should be noted that as the regenerative gas dryers purge after regenerating the dryer bed, the purge gas flows into the fuel system. Any excess being is compressed and reinjected into the plant inlet to be recycled through the system. Should the residue sales gas go off spec. , the sales valve will close and the recycling valve will open to recycle the residue gas back through the plant Inlet to get the gas back in spec. When spec. is attained, residue sales will then commence automatically. 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