License Approval: VAS2D975BBUC for University of Illinois at Chicago
On July 12, 2023, the injection well identified as VAS2D975BBUC, operated by VAS2D975BBUCPocahontas Gas LLC, commenced operations in Buchanan County, Virginia. The well's API number is 45-027-03490, and its location is T38CV37° 11' 21.77" N, 81° 53' 1.32" W.
If you're interested in learning more about this well, including its operation, annual monitoring reports, and any significant events between July 12, 2023, and March 12, 2025, here's a step-by-step guide:
1. **EPA’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program** - Visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s [UIC database](https://www.epa.gov/uic) or contact the EPA Region 3 office, which covers Virginia. - Search for the well using the EPA's UIC database or request information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
2. **Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)** - Visit Virginia DEQ’s website () and navigate to their oil and gas or water protection division. - Search or inquire about the well ID *VAS2D975BBUC*. - Request annual reports or incident history.
3. **FracFocus or State Oil and Gas Regulatory Websites** - Check some states' databases of injection wells, including operational data. FracFocus, although focusing on hydraulic fracturing, may have related data.
4. **Local Government or Environmental Organizations** - Contact Buchanan County local government offices or planning departments for records on industrial activities like injection wells. - Reach out to local environmental groups that may track incidents or releases.
5. **Annual Monitoring Reports** - Annual monitoring reports detailing injection volumes, pressures, and any detected anomalies are usually filed with state regulators and can be requested.
6. **Significant Events Between July 12, 2023 – March 12, 2025** - Local news archives or environmental incident databases could reveal any spills, contamination events, or regulatory enforcement actions. - The EPA or DEQ websites may provide notices of violations or enforcement actions.
For your convenience, here's an example of how to search for the well on Virginia DEQ's website:
- Visit [Virginia DEQ’s website](https://www.deq.virginia.gov/) and navigate to their oil and gas or water protection division. - Search or inquire about the well ID *VAS2D975BBUC*. - Request annual reports or incident history.
Remember, this well's permit application became available on July 16, 2025, and the annual monitoring report for April 30, 2024, is available online. Additionally, another annual monitoring report will be available on March 12, 2025, and the well's permit expires on July 12, 2033. The mailing address for the well's operator is PO Box 570, Pounding Mill, VA.
If you need assistance drafting a FOIA request or contact template for obtaining these documents from Virginia DEQ or EPA, please let me know!
In light of your interest in the VAS2D975BBUC injection well, you might investigate its financial aspect through the annual monitoring reports, which are essential documents detailing injection volumes, pressures, and any detected anomalies (Annual Monitoring Reports). Furthermore, understanding the regulation and supervision of this well would require looking into the industry standards and practices, possibly through the EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program or the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (EPA’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)). It is also crucial to monitor the well's performance within the energy sector, considering its role in energy production (industry, energy).
