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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 8, 2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Pamela D. Langford, CPM, Assistant City Manager— Operations/
Director of Development Services
RE: P.R. No. 24342 —A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider
granting a permit for the drilling of an oil and gas well.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request a public hearing to consider a permit for the
drilling of an oil and gas well on a portion of Tract of Land out of the John McGaffey
League Survey, Abstract No. 167, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas.
GeoTerre Operating, LLC submitted an application, in accordance with Chapter 66,
Section 66-3 of the Code of Ordinances.
Background:
On April 21, 2025, Soutex Surveyors & Engineers submitted an application on behalf of
GeoTerre Operating LLC requesting a permit to drill, deepen, or operate a well within
the city's regulated area.
In accordance with Chapter 66, Section 66.3(c) of the Code of Ordinances, the decision
to grant the application shall be within the city council's discretion after a public hearing
and shall not be subject to review.
Budget Impact:
In accordance with Chapter 66, Section 66-3(b)(2), each application shall be
accompanied by a cashier's check for $1,500.00 made payable to the City, which shall
be a filing fee.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER GRANTING A PERMIT FOR THE DRILLING OF AN
OIL AND GAS WELL, REQUESTED BY GEOTERRE
OPERATING, LLC, LOCATED IN THE 6700 BLOCK OF SOUTH
STATE HIGHWAY 87 (A.K.A SOUTH GULFWAY DRIVE), SABINE
PASS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS, the applicant — GeoTerre Operating, LLC, is requesting that the City
of Port Arthur consider granting a permit for the drilling of an oil and gas well on a portion
or Tract of Land out of the John McGaffey League Survey, Abstract No. 167, Sabine Pass,
Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 66, Section 66.3(c) of the Code of Ordinances,
the decision whether or not to grant the application shall be within the city council's
discretion after a public hearing and shall not be subject to review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT in accordance with Chapter 66, Section 66-3(c) a public hearing to consider
whether to grant this applicant a permit for the drilling of an oil and gas well on a portion
or Tract of Land out of the John McGaffey League Survey, Abstract No. 167, Sabine Pass,
Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in Exhibit "A", shall be held on June 4, 2025 at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 Fourth Street.
THAT notice of the public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City at least ten days before going to the City Council.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 24342, calling for a public
hearing to consider a permit for the drilling of an oil and gas well on a portion of Tract
of Land out of the John McGaffey League Survey, Abstract No. 167, Sabine Pass,
Jefferson County, Texas.
The public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of May, A.D. 2025, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote:
AYES: MAYOR
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AP FORM
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOB M NISTRATION:
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Pamela D. Langford, CPM, , sistant City
Manager— Operations/Director of
Development Services
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/ APPLICATION FOR DRILLING PERMIT
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(Pursuant to Chapter 66,Article I of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
APPLICATION DATE: 4/21/2025 PERMIT NO. RRC# 907462
APPLICANT OWNER(if different)
NAME: GeoTerre Operating, LLC
ADDRESS: 9141 Interline Ave, Suite 3A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
TELEPHONE: 225/926-5205 Office
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FAX NO: NA
EMAIL:
PRESENT ZONING: HI - Heavy Industrial
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFERENCED IN THE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST —
DRILLING PERMIT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATON BY 12:0Q NOON
ON THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE DATE (SEE P&Z SCHEDULE) TO BE CONSIDERED A
COMPLETE SUBMITTAL. AN INCOMPLETE SUBMITTAL WILL BE RETURNED TO THE
APPLICANT OR PROCESSED ON THE NEXT SUBMITTAL IF THE MISSING ITEMS ARE
SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
Note: Although a complete application is received by the submittal deadlines, the case may be
moved to a later meeting date. Planning & Zoning commission agendas are limited to a certain
number of cases and, therefore, may result in a backlog of development cases.
This application must be signed and notarized by all owners with checklist completed prior to
submittal acceptance.
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SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST -OIL AND GAS PERMIT
Please refer to Chapter 66,Article 1, Sections 66-1 through 66-24 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances for
drilling and production operations for oil and gas within the corporate limits of the city.
The following is a check list guide to assist the staff and applicant to determine the
completeness of an application. Additional information may be required by staff, the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council during the review process.
1. x The appropriate application fee(checks payable to The City of Port Arthur);
2. x The number of the drilling unit and the particular lot and block number or tract in the
drilling unit on which the proposed well is to be located, together with certified or photostatic
copies of each deed, lease or drilling contract with the owners of the land covering the lots,
blocks or tracts in the drilling unit over which the applicant has control of oil rights or gas rights
and of any other requisite permissions from the owners of the surface and improvements
located thereon;
3. x The proposed depth of the well; See RRC Permit, 8,500'
4. x The proposed casing program of the well;
5. x The exact and correct number of surface square feet in the drilling unit(including the
streets) and the correct number of surface square feet of each lot or tract (including the
streets) included within the drilling unit, together with a plat prepared by a duly licensed
surveyor showing such information, as well as the exact location of the proposed well, the
distances from the well location to the exterior boundary lines of the drilling unit, and the
distances from the well location to all residences and commercial buildings situated within 700
feet of the well location.
6. x Copies of all reports required by the Railroad Commission, specifically, including a
copy of the approved Railroad Commission Form W-1 and/or P-4;
Sec. 66-15. - Rules for drilling and production operations.
All persons engaged in the drilling and operation of oil and/or gas wells within the corporate limits
of the city shall comply with the following rules and regulations:
1. No pipeline for the purpose of gathering, flowing or transmitting oil, gas, water, products,
hydrocarbons or any other substance shall hereafter be laid, relaid, moved, maintained or
operated except those as permitted under sections 66-51-66-68.
2. No person engaged in drilling or operating any well shall permit gas to escape or be vented
into the air unless such gas be flared and burned. All gas flared or burned from a torch,
pipe or any other burning device within the city must be done in such manner so as not to
constitute a fire hazard to any property.
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3. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate in connection with the drilling or
reworking of any well, any wooden derrick or any steam powered rig; or to permit any
drilling rig or derrick to remain on the premises or drilling site for a period longer than 60
days after completion or abandonment of the well.
4. Two fluid-operated blowout preventers with adequate working pressures for the maximum
anticipated well-head pressures shall be used for all drilling or completion operations
involving the use of drill pipe or tubing after the surface casing has been set. The
mechanical operation of the preventers shall be checked every 24 hours and shall be
tested with pump pressure with enough frequency to ensure good working order at all
times.
5. Only portable steel slush tanks for mud or water shall be permitted in connection with the
drilling and reworking operations of any well except that earthen reserve pits may be used
where space is available.
6. When any such well is abandoned because it is not suitable for any use within the
reasonable future, then the well shall be plugged and abandoned in accordance with the
laws of the state, the rules of the state railroad commission, and/or any other agency
having jurisdiction in connection with the abandonment or plugging of such well.
7. The premises shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free from rubbish of every
character, at all times, during the drilling operations and as long thereafter as oil or gas
are being produced therefrom.
8. The person so drilling or operating an oil or gas well shall make adequate provision for the
disposal of saltwater or other impurities which he may bring to the surface of the earth in
such a manner as not to contaminate the water supply of the city or to destroy vegetation.
9. Open earthen storage for oil is prohibited.
10.All permanent oil tanks or battery of tanks shall be vaportight and must be surrounded by
a dike or ditch of at least 11/2 times the capacity of the tank or battery of tanks, and such
construction must be of a nature and equipped, maintained and operated so as to ensure,
at all times, such capacity.
11.Printed signs reading: "DANGEROUS, NO SMOKING ALLOWED,"or similar words, shall
be posted in conspicuous places on each producing unit,
12.All permittee's premises shall be kept clear of high grass, weeds and combustible trash,
or any other rubbish or debris that might constitute a fire hazard, within a radius of 100
feet around an oil tank, tanks or producing wells, or to limits of premises, whichever is the
lesser.
13.No boiler, fired vessel, electric lighting generator or open fire shall be placed or remain
nearer than 150 feet to any producing well or oil tank.
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14.All well heads, tank batteries and pumping units and equipment appurtenant thereto shall
be adequately protected with manproof fencing.
15.No oil storage tanks used in connection with the production or operation of a well, other
than flow tanks, shall be permitted within the corporate limits of the city, and no flow tank
shall,exceed 500 barrel capacity, and a battery of flow tanks shall not exceed three in
number, except by special permission from the city council.
16.No well shall be drilled or reworked in the city without the bore hole at all times being filled
with drilling fluid of such weight and viscosity as will keep the well under control at all times.
17.All completed wells within the city shall be equipped with Christmas tree fittings and
wellhead connections, with a rated working pressure equal to or greater than the surface
shut-in pressure of the well. All wellhead connections shall be assembled and tested prior
to installation by a fluid pressure which shall be equal to the test pressure of the fitting
employed.
18.No pnme movers for pumping wells except electric motors shall be permitted within the
corporate limits of the city closer than 1,000 feet of a structure occupied for residential
purposes.
19.It shall be unlawful to block or encumber or close up any streets or alleys in any drilling or
production operations, except by special permit from the city engineer, and then only
temporarily
20.It shall be unlawful for any person in connection with the drilling or reworking operations
of any well within the city to take and to complete any drillstem tests except during daylight
hours, and then only if the well effluent during the test is produced through an adequate
oil and gas separator to storage tanks, or into an adequate reserve pit or tank, and the
effluent remaining in the drill pipe at the time the tool is closed is flushed to the surface by
circulating drilling fluid down the annulus and up the drill pipe.
The above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
SIGNATURE OF PERSON FILING REQUEST (must be owner of the property):
Signature Date
age 4 of 4
STATE OF TEXAS
ss.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
GeoTerre •perating, LLC
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By
Craig • `•roler
Manag-r
State of Louisiana
Parish of East Baton Rouge
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the (Z' day of April, 2025, by
Craig Sceroler, Manager of GeoTerre Operating, LLC, a limited liability company,
onr.blf of the company.
iNota
State of o•tsiana
Branden Barker
�2c Notary Public
Notary ID No. 151819
at Baton Rouge Parish,Louisiana
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