OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION PROJECT CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- PRE-EXPLORATION PLANNING ---
[ ] Project Objectives & Scope Definition
[ ] Estimated Project Budget
[ ] Target Start Date
[ ] Geological Region of Interest (North, South, East, West, Central)
[ ] Potential Risks Identified (Geological Instability, Environmental Concerns, Regulatory Hurdles, Community Opposition, Equipment Failure)
[ ] Preliminary Geological Maps

--- GEOLOGICAL SURVEY & DATA ACQUISITION ---
[ ] Seismic Line Spacing (meters)
[ ] First Seismic Survey Date
[ ] Primary Seismic Survey Location (GPS Coordinates)
[ ] Well Log Data Files
[ ] Description of Geological Formations Observed
[ ] Primary Rock Type Identified (Sandstone, Limestone, Shale, Granite, Other)
[ ] Depth of Primary Rock Layer (meters)
[ ] Time of Last Well Log Reading

--- SITE PREPARATION & LOGISTICS ---
[ ] Camp Size (Number of Personnel)
[ ] Camp Location GPS Coordinates
[ ] Road Construction Start Date
[ ] Road Construction Completion Date
[ ] Access Route Description/Notes
[ ] Site Survey Map
[ ] Equipment Inventory Count (Initial)
[ ] Helicopter Landing Zone Status (Clear, Needs Clearing, Unavailable)

--- DRILLING OPERATIONS ---
[ ] Drill Rig Arrival Time (Hours)
[ ] Spud Date (Start Drilling)
[ ] Initial Drilling Rate (meters/hour)
[ ] Depth Drilled (meters)
[ ] Drilling Mud Properties (Description)
[ ] Drill Bit Condition (New, Used - Good, Used - Fair, Used - Poor)
[ ] Daily Drilling Log (PDF)
[ ] Pump Pressure (PSI)

--- WELL TESTING & EVALUATION ---
[ ] Initial Flow Rate (bbl/day)
[ ] Bottom Hole Pressure (psi)
[ ] Surface Pressure (psi)
[ ] Fluid Type (Oil, Gas, Water) (Oil, Gas, Water, Mixed)
[ ] Detailed Well Testing Observations
[ ] Well Test Start Date
[ ] Well Test Start Time
[ ] Well Test Data Logs (e.g., pressure charts)

--- ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Status (Completed & Approved, In Progress, Not Required, Rejected)
[ ] Noise Level Monitoring (dB)
[ ] Last Safety Training Date
[ ] Summary of Recent Safety Inspections & Findings
[ ] Hazardous Materials Management Procedures in Place (Spill Prevention Plan, Waste Disposal Protocol, Chemical Inventory Management, Emergency Response Plan)
[ ] Environmental Monitoring Reports
[ ] Permit Expiration Status (Valid, Expiring Soon, Expired)

--- DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING ---
[ ] Summary of Geological Findings
[ ] Estimated Oil/Gas Reserves (BOE)
[ ] Porosity (%)
[ ] Permeability (mD)
[ ] Reservoir Type (Sandstone, Limestone, Shale, Carbonate)
[ ] Date of Data Analysis Completion
[ ] Attach Data Analysis Reports
[ ] Potential Risks and Mitigation Strategies

--- DECOMMISSIONING & SITE REMEDIATION ---
[ ] Decommissioning Start Date
[ ] Detailed Decommissioning Plan Description
[ ] Estimated Waste Volume (cubic meters)
[ ] Waste Manifest Documents
[ ] Waste Disposal Method (Landfill, Recycling, Incineration, Other)
[ ] Description of Site Remediation Activities
[ ] Site Remediation Completion Date
[ ] Remediation Sign-Off

--- REGULATORY APPROVALS & REPORTING ---
[ ] Application Submission Date
[ ] Summary of Permit Application Details
[ ] Permit Type (Exploration License, Drilling Permit, Environmental Impact Assessment Approval)
[ ] Permit Number
[ ] Approval/Rejection Decision Date
[ ] Conditions of Approval (if applicable)
[ ] Copy of Approved Permit Document

--- STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION ---
[ ] Summary of Initial Community Meeting
[ ] Date of Next Community Update Meeting
[ ] Community Concerns Raised (Select All) (Environmental Impact, Noise Pollution, Traffic Disruptions, Property Values, Job Creation)
[ ] Contact Person - Local Government Liaison
[ ] Number of Letters/Emails Sent to Residents
[ ] Summary of Follow-up Actions Agreed Upon
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Meeting Minutes, Photos)

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