BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
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IN THE MATTER OF SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION OF RULE 318B BY THE DAY 32-23 WELL,
BUFFALO GRASS FIELD, YUMA COUNTY, COLORADO |
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CAUSE NO. 1
ORDER NO. 1-183
DOCKET NO. 1210-GA-16 |
REPORT OF THE COMMISSION
On August 1, 2012, Petron Development Company, on behalf of its clients
Warren Resources #1 LLC and Walker Energy LLC (collectively, "Petron")
petitioned the Commission ("Application") to sanction Augustus Energy Partners
LLC ("Augustus") for violation of Rule 318(B) and the Payment of Proceeds Act,
C.R.S. §34-60-118.5(5), with respect to the Day 32-23 Well (API No.
05-125-10723) ("Well"), Buffalo Grass Field, Yuma County, Colorado.
On November 5, 2012, Applicant and Augustus reached a settlement of the
matter. Accordingly, Petron withdrew
its Application and requested dismissal of its petition against Augustus, with
prejudice.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the captioned matter is dismissed with
prejudice as to any and all claims asserted, or that may be asserted, by Petron
with respect to Augustus' ownership and operation of the Well.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the provisions contained in the above order
shall become effective immediately.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Commission expressly reserves its right,
after notice and hearing, to alter, amend or repeal any and/or all of the above
orders.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that under the State Administrative Procedure Act
the Commission considers this Order to be final agency action for purposes of
judicial review within 30 days after the date this Order is mailed by the
Commission.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that an application for reconsideration by the
Commission of this Order is not required prior to the filing for judicial
review.
ENTERED this
27th day of November, 2012, as of November 15, 2012.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By____________________________________
Robert J. Frick, Secretary