Oil and Gas Commercial Operator License

Reporting

Spill Notification

Each operator, immediately upon discovery or knowledge of any spill or release, must take immediate action to report the incident to the department according to Hazardous Substance Emergency Response - sections 260.500 to 260.550, RSMo. (50 gallons or more to runs into waters of the state)

Drilling and Plugging Reports

• Oil and Gas Well Completion or Recompletion Report and Well Log MO 780-0215 - operators are required to submit this form when a new well is drilled.
• Oil and Gas Well Conversion to a Water Well Application MO 780-0218 - if the operator drills and hits water instead of oil or gas, complete this form.
• Oil and Gas Notice of Intention to Plug MO 780-0214 - operators are required to submit this form for approval if they do not intend to use cement to plug the well.
• Oil and Gas Notice to Cancel Well Permit MO 780-2227 - operators are required to submit this form if they need to cancel a well permit because they no longer plan to drill the well.

Monthly Reports

Each operator shall prepare in following monthly reports no later than 45 calendar days after the end of each calendar month. 

• Oil and Gas Monthly Well Status Production and Disposal Report MO 780-0219 – well status and production of each open well in a unit. Disposal of produced water including the amount, type and method of disposal of all fluids produced from oil and gas wells or underground gas storage reservoirs. (commercial only)

Annual Reports

Each operator shall submit the following annual reports to the department.

• Oil and Gas Annual Injection Well Monitoring Report MO 780-0208 – for the previous calendar year, which should be submitted on or before March 1 of the following year.
• Oil and Gas Annual Well Inventory Report MO 780-0213 – a complete inventory of all open wells as of Dec. 31, submitted to the department on or before Jan. 31.
• Oil and Gas Annual Bonding Report MO 780-2699 – documentation of sufficient financial assurance for all open wells submitted to the department on or before Jan. 31 of each year. This report shall also include a signed and notarized statement from any applicable surety or issuer of a letter of credit or certificate of deposit document that the reference instruments are valid and in full force.
• Oil and Gas Well Plugging Report MO 780-0217 – submit 30 days after completing plugging activities.
• Oil and Gas First Purchaser Fee Report MO 780-0221 – Individuals or businesses that are purchasing oil or gas are required to submit this form and pay a fee per barrel.  
• Oil and Gas Mechanical Integrity Test Report MO 780-2635 – operators are required to submit this report for each of their injection wells. This report is completed every five years, if the well as not been in use for more than five years, or if the well fails and the operator tests the casing to ensure there are no holes in the lines.

Suspension or Revocation of Operator License

The department may issue an order to suspend or revoke an operator license if the state geologist determines the licensee has violated state regulations. The department will include the reason(s) for suspension or revocation in the order, the effective date and the conditions under which the suspension or revocation would be rescinded. The order will be sent registered or certified mail to the licensee’s last known address. The licensee may appeal the suspension or revocation.

Changes and Transfers

After any change occurs as to facts stated in the application as submitted and filed, a supplementary application shall be filed with the department within 30 calendar days after the effective date of change.

• Oil and Gas Transfer of Well(s) or Transfer of Injection Permit - MO 780-2634

Any open well shall not be transferred from one operator to another without approval of the state geologist. The operator (transferor) shall submit a transfer form to the department no less than 30 calendar days prior to the planned transfer. Any such request may be denied if the state geologist determines the submitted information is incomplete. The department will review the completed transfer request and will approve or deny the request within 15 business days. Additional requirements may be found within the Code of State Regulations 10 CSR 50-2.010 Operator License.

Bonding Requirements

Bonding for each well is necessary before an operator commences oil or gas drilling or operations to insure compliance with state regulations. Bond amounts are determined by the Oil and Gas Council. The department may accept as financial assurance instruments surety bonds, certificates of deposit and irrevocable letters of credit. Visit the Code of State Regulations 10 CSR 50-2.20 to learn more about all bonding requirements.

• Oil and Gas Well Bond MO 780-1777 - complete this form when you become a new operator
• Oil and Gas Annual Bonding Report MO 780-2699
• Oil and Gas Well Financial Assurance Instrument Certification MO 780-1778
• Types of bonds include the following:
  • Irrevocable surety bond
  • Irrevocable letter of credit
  • Certificate of Deposit

•   Oil and Gas Confirmation of Out of State Irrevocable Letter of Credit MO 780-1136

Bonds for horizontal wells shall be based on the total measured length of the wellbore from the surface to the depth of the deepest producing horizon.