Tools for the Independent Producer

To receive any of the following tools by e-mail, check all that apply, then click on the ORDER TOOLS button:

Improving Production Economics - Site Checklist Key (Microsoft doc)
Quickcheck Site Checklist (Microsoft doc)
Detailed Site Checklist (Microsoft doc)
IPEC Guidelines for Bioremediation of a Crude Oil Spill (pdf)
IPEC Guidelines for Remediation of Small Brine Spills (pdf)


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The following resources are available at no cost and shipped via Federal Express at no cost to you. To order, check all that apply, then click on the ORDER RESOURCES button.

Soil Salt Analysis Kit
This tool allows the small independent operator to test the soil at field sites for salt contamination. Kit includes one liter of salt extraction solution, 15 salt test strips, two sample test cups, spoons and stir sticks. Also included are laminated instructions with photographs and thresholds for vegetation regrowth.

Chloride Analysis in Water Test Kit
Like the Soil Salt Analysis Kit, this kit will help independent operators assess the level of salt, or chloride, in surface water at field sites. Included are complete instructions and all supplies needed to test water samples and interpret results. Sorry, due to no new funding, the supply of water kits has been expended and will not be replenished.

IPEC Guidelines for Bioremediation of Crude Oil Spills
IPEC Guidelines for Remediation of Small Brine Spills
These laminated cards are handy reference guides to basic remediationIpec/images/s techniques in the field and include helpful contact numbers. Sorry, due to no new funding, the supply of laminated cards has been expended and will not be replenished. Please download the paper copies shown in the Order Tools section above.

Newsletter: The Connector Click on this link to open a past edition. Sorry, due to no new funding, newsletter production has been discontinued.

Do-It-Yourself Kit
This packet includes the video, "Cost Effective Environmental Strategies", a Quick Check Site Checklist and a Site Checklist to assist independent producers in auditing their field sites for potential problems, and IPEC guidelines for remediation of oil and brine spills. There is also a section with guidelines for emergency response, complete with contact numbers. This kit can be customized for your state! Sorry, due to no new funding, the supply of notebooks has been expended and will not be replenished.

Checklists to conduct self-audits of well sites
Improving Production Economics - Site Checklist Key
Quickcheck Site Checklist
Detailed Site Checklist


Media Library
The following media give independent oil and gas producers up-to-date information and strategies to make their businesses more profitable. They also make great training tools for new employees!!

Video VHS : "Cost Effective Environmental Strategies"
features suggestions for ways to comply with environmental regulations and improve the cost effectiveness of an oil or gas production business. (approximately 18 minutes)

Video VHS : "Bioremediation of Crude Oil Spills in Soil"
addresses effective, low-cost methods for cleaning up oil spills at field sites. (approximately 18 minutes)
Video DVD: "Cost Effective Environmental Strategies"
features suggestions for ways to comply with environmental regulations and improve the cost effectiveness of an oil or gas production business. (approximately 18 minutes)

Video DVD: "Bioremediation of Crude Oil Spills in Soil"
addresses effective, low-cost methods for cleaning up oil spills at field sites. (approximately 18 minutes)

Video DVD: "Remediation of Brine Spills in Soil"
addresses the cleanup of brine contaminated soils (approximately 18 minutes)