The NMOCD has updated their reporting requirements for C-115 production reporting for all operators in New Mexico. The NMOCD has instituted a new reporting code “F” for gas disposition that is flared. Previously this gas was being reported in other disposition categories. In order to reduce the amount of vented and flared gas in New Mexico, industry task force members working with the NMOCD have beta tested the “F” code in sample production reporting and support these efforts to clarify the production reporting records.

Please review your current reporting practices, especially with regard to gas that is vented or flared and ensure your reporting is consistent with NMOCD requirements.

The NMOCD will be conducting outreach training sessions to reinforce this reporting change in the coming months. Please see the attached links at the NMOCD.”

The change will become effective for the November 2015 production month with reporting due by January 15, 2016

The Notice to Operators: Flaring Code Addition to Form X-1215 Production Report is available on our website in the at: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/OCD/announcements.html

Or direct to notice:
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/OCD/documents/201510-19NoticetoOperators-Flaring.pdf

The Instructions with the changes are available on our website under HOT TOPICS: How do I file a monthly well production report (C-115)
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/OCD/ocdonline.html

FYI, I asked, As soon as you roll out the “F” code will operators be able to report “F” code as soon as they are ready which may be prior to the required reporting date?

“Yes. The moment we roll out they will be able to submit flaring (F) dispositions in their C-115’s. This is true whether they are reporting for current or past periods”.