1. Skim Oil/Condensate Report (Form P-18) Javier Cavazos
Administrative Assistant II
August 2017

2. P-18 Report Class Description
What is a P-18 report
When the P-18 report is due
Who needs to file a report
How to properly file the P-18 report
What is a P-18 report:
A monthly report that is filed to notify the Railroad Commission of the amount of water and oil/condensate that was received and skimmed for each month.
When the P-18 report is due:
Form P-18 is due by the 15th of each month for the previous month (June 2015 is due by July 15th 2015) with the Austin office.
Who needs to file a report:
The Form P-18 needs to be filed by operators of facilities from which skim liquid hydrocarbons (oil and/or condensate) are sold or disposed of by injection or other approved methods if the facility serves more than one oil lease or gas unit. (NOTE: If a facility serves only one oil lease or gas unit, any liquid hydrocarbons removed from the facility MUST be reported on Form PR as production from that oil lease or gas unit. (A Form P-18 MUST be filed).
This Form P-18 filing requirement includes facilities that serve multiple operators. Even when there are no liquid hydrocarbons skimmed and/or remaining in storage during the reporting period, the facility operator must file a report showing the amount of salt water which has gone through the facility during that period. Reporting is to begin with the very first report period during which salt water is received into the system.
How to properly file the P-18 report:
Salt Water: All salt water accepted into the system is to be reported (Section II. Lines 2 - 5).
This volume will be broken down into:
The volume of salt water coming in from Producing Properties, that is, oil leases and gas wells (Section II line 3). These properties will be individually identified in Section V.
The volume of salt water coming in from non-producing properties, that is, plants, wash pits, reserve pits, etc. (Section II Line 4). These non-producing properties are not to be individually identified in Section V since there can be no allocation back to them.
Salt Water systems are not to accept material from vacuum trucks or other haulers if the material was obtained by cleaning storage tank bottoms. If such material is removed from the producing property it must be hauled to an approved reclamation plant according to Commission procedure.
In addition, salt water systems are not authorized to haul liquid hydrocarbons from producing properties except for the small amount, which may be entrained in salt water. If however a salt water hauler delivers a load to a system and it is determined that a significant amount of the load from that producing property is liquid hydrocarbons, the amount of liquid hydrocarbons must be estimated if it cannot be accurately measured and the amount of liquid hydrocarbons must be noted on the delivery ticket. That amount must be reported as an identifiable slug on Form P-18 (Section V column 6). Records of such deliveries, including the delivery tickets showing the name of the salt-water hauler, must be kept for a minimum of two years as specified in Statewide Rule 1. 
Liquid Hydrocarbons:
All liquid hydrocarbons, skimmed or identifiable slugs (unless the slugs are returned to the producing property) must be reported. This includes from both leases and gas units. In some cases, identifiable slugs will be returned to producing property. The return must be made within the reporting period that the slug is received by the system. Before the return is made however the appropriate District Office must be notified. Such slugs are not to be reported on the Form P-18: they must be reported as production on the Form PR, by the producing operator. 
Liquid hydrocarbons must be skimmed every reporting period and reported for that period. Any skim liquid hydrocarbons found or reported which have accumulated over more than two reporting periods for which a Form P-18 has not been filed in a timely manner are subject to confiscation by the state as liquid hydrocarbons which are unidentifiable as to source.

3. P-18 Terms Skim Hydrocarbons Allocation Tolerance Identifiable Slug
Producing Property
Skim Hydrocarbons - Oil and condensate accumulations that result from salt water disposal skimming operations.
Allocation - Charging scrubber oil/skim hydrocarbons recovered by the plant/salt water disposal system operator back to the producing properties connected to the plant/salt water disposal system.
Tolerance - The amount of scrubber oil/skim hydrocarbons that may be recovered before the plant/salt water disposal system operator must allocate to the producing property.
Identifiable Slug - Volume of liquid hydrocarbons that is received at the disposal facility where the origin of such liquid hydrocarbons can be clearly identified.
Producing Property - A producing unit assigned an identifying number by the Commission and which is used in reporting production.

4. Where to Find Form P-18
Users will select the “Oil & Gas” tab, then select “Forms”, to print a P-18 Report.

5. Oil & Gas Forms Library
Users will select the “Oil & Gas Forms In Alphabetical Order” link, under the “Oil & Gas Forms Library”.

6. Skim Oil/Condensate Report
Users will select the “PDF” icon, located to the right of the “Skim Oil/Condensate Report” option.

7. Completing The Report Use only Blue or Black ink
Font size should be from 10 – 12 point
Use only whole numbers
Report should be legible for scanning

8. Operator Information and Section I

9. Sections II through IV

10. Section V
All entries must be completed – Field Name, Lease or Gas Well Name, Operator, RRC ID are all required.
If an RRC ID has not been assigned the Drilling Permit number can be used in the interim (update the entry once an RRC ID number is assigned).
Report oil leases as a total, not by individual wells.
Use the Drilling Permit or Wellbore queries to find lease/well information.

11. P-18 Discrepancies No reporting period No signature on certification
Decimals or fractions
Improper formatting of pages - landscape
Missing or incomplete allocation information
Report is too dark (shaded areas) or too light - not legible for scanning

12. Data – Online Research Queries
Users can view P-18 Reports scanned into Neubus, by selecting the “Data – Online Research Queries” link.
This link will take you to the list of our Online Research Query options.

13. Oil & Gas Imaged Records Menu
Users will select the “Launch Application” link, located to the right of the “Oil & Gas Imaged Records Menu” query.
This link will take you to the list of our Oil & Gas Imaged Records menu options.

14. Skim Oil/Condensate Reports
Users will select the “Skim Oil/Condensate Reports (Form P-18)” link.
This link will take you to the Neubus P-18 Report Key Search.

15. Neubus Skim Oil Reports (P-18)
Users can fill in all, or just a portion of the information, to run a search on P-18 Reports.

16. Finding Scanned Reports in Neubus
The results will be displayed.

17. Viewing Scanned Reports
In order to view the P-18 Report, users will select “Actions”, then select “View Document.”

18. Viewing P-18 Reports in Neubus
The P-18 Report will be displayed.

19. Printing Reports from Neubus
Users must download the P-18 Report before printing.

20. FAQs Allocation to non-producing leases
Delinquent notice received for a sold well
If a skimming facility allocates back to a non-producing lease, let the facility know so they can correct the P-18 and show the allocation to one of your producing leases.
If you sold your disposal well(s) and are still receiving delinquent notices, verify that the P-4 has been filed and updated, showing the new operator of record - change of operator cannot be processed until the P-4 has been updated.

21. Useful Links
Copy of Form P-18:
Neubus P-18 search:
Data – Online Research Queries:
Users can go to the first link to get a copy of the Form P-18.
Users can go to the second link to view scanned P-18 Reports, from January 2013 to present.
Users can go to the third link to view a list of online queries, for a variety of research, including the Drilling Permit and Wellbore queries, to find information for P-18 allocation.

22. Production Audit Department
Contact Information - P-18 Reports
Production Audit Department

23. Monthly Production Report (PR)
Deborah Davis
Production Manager
August 2017

24. PR Report Class Description
How to file the PR Report
Various filing options
When to file the PR Report
Why file the PR Report
How to file the PR Report:
The PR reports can be filed via hard copy, or electronically - online or EDI upload.
When to file the PR Report:
For Oil Wells - the month production initiates.
For Gas Wells - the beginning from completion date.
Production reports are required to be filed on or before the last working day of the month, following the month covered by the report. For example, the July 2017 PR reports are due by August 31, 2017.
Why file the PR Report:
To comply with the following Statewide Rules (SWR):
SWR 27
SWR 54
SWR 58 (b)

25. PR Information Oil/ Condensate Gas Disposition Stock on hand Volumes
Oil/Condensate production is reported in barrels (BBLS), including any test oil and condensate.
Casinghead Gas (CSGHD) and Gas Well Gas (GWG) production is reported in thousand cubic feet (MCF), including test gas.
Disposition is the volume of stock that leaves the lease.
Stock on hand is the amount of stock that is left in the tank.
All volumes need to be in whole numbers.

26. Stock Movement 1 of 2 Reclassifications: For Oil & Gas Wells
PR reports required from test date
Stock cannot be transferred

27. Stock Movement 2 of 2 When stock can be transferred:
SWR-10, Field transfers, unitizations, subdivisions, consolidations
PR remarks to include:
Volume transferred, leases included & effective date

28. Disposition Codes 1 of 4 Oil/ Condensate (Column 8):
Code 3 & 6 – Requires R-2 facility
Code 4 – Circulating oil/ condensate
Code 5 – Lost or stolen
Code 8 – Skim liquid hydrocarbons
Code 3 & 6: Requires that a commercial reclamation tank cleaning facility (R-2), picks up the stock.
Code 4 – Circulating oil/ condensate: Requires a movement letter for hot oil treatments used from one lease to another, to stimulate a well.
Code 5 – Lost or stolen: Includes loss from fire, leaks, spills, breaks and theft). File Form H-8 if greater than 5 barrels.
Code 8 – Skim liquid hydrocarbons: Oil/condensate allocated from salt water gathering systems, prior to the injection or disposal of water.

29. Disposition Codes 2 of 4 Code 71 – Operator change Code 72 – Road Oil
Code 73 – Lease use
Code 74 – Production lost to formation
Code 75 – Other, based on prior approval
Code 71: Used for a change of operator and is only to be used the effective month/year of the new P-4.
Code 72: Used for road oil. This disposition code requires a minor permit from the district office.
Code 73: Used for lease use. Liquid hydrocarbons used on the lease or another lease for drilling purposes and will not be recovered, ex: drilling mud, lubrication of tubing, etc. This disposition code requires a letter of explanation to be submitted with the PR.
Code 74: Used for production lost to formation. Liquid hydrocarbons used on the lease for frac, hot oil, etc. and will not be recovered prior to plugging. This disposition requires a letter of explanation to be submitted with the PR.
Code 75: Used for other disposition situations. This code requires prior approval from the Production Audit Department in Austin and a detailed letter of explanation to be submitted with the PR. Contact us at for more information.

30. Disposition Codes 3 of 4 Code 1 – Lease or field fuel use
Code 2 – Transmission line
Code 3 – Processing Plant
Code 5 – Gas Lift
Code 6 – Repressure or pressure
Code 7 – Carbon black
Code 8 – Underground storage
Code 1 – Lease or field fuel use: gas given to others for field operations, including lease drilling fuel, compressor, etc.
Code 2 – Transmission line: gas delivered to a pipeline that will not be processed further, before ultimate use, including gas used for industrial purposes, irrigation or refinery fuel, etc.
Code 3 – Processing Plant: total gas delivered to a gas processing plant (reported on a R-3).
Code 5 – Gas Lift: gas used or given to others directly for gas lift. The amount must be recovered prior to reporting future production.
Code 6 – Repressure or pressure: gas delivered to a system or plant that does not extract liquid hydrocarbons.
Code 7 – Carbon black: gas delivered to a carbon black plant.
Code 8 – Underground storage: gas injected directly into a storage reservoir.

31. Disposition Codes 4 of 4 Code 4 – Vented or Flared
Questions: Terry Edwards (512)

32. Filing Options Hard Copy On-line/ EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Mailing in a PR report.
On-line/ EDI (Electronic Data Interchange):
Filing through the online system, or uploading a file.

33. Hard Copy

34. Hard Copy Issues 1 of 2 Format Signature Blue or Black ink
District/ RRC ID/ P5 #
Remarks
Not on approved format – the pages must be printed in landscape form.
No Signature – signatures are required on ALL pages.
Only blue or black ink is accepted.
Incorrect District/RRC Identifier and Operator Number.
Remarks are written on the actual report instead of in the remarks box provided.

35. Hard Copy Issues 2 of 2 Month/ Year Breaking of RRC IDs Field Name
Column 2 – Lease Type
Month/ Year missing – Make sure the month and year are correctly reported on all pages.
Breaking of RRC ID on pages – An entry with multiple dispositions should all be reported on the same page.
Field name not on each page – Include the Field Name on each page of your reports.
Column 2 – Lease Type should be “O” for oil leases, “G” for gas wells or “P” for pending (when using a drilling permit or API number).

36. Online Filing Set Up Read requirements for filing electronically
Submit (SAD) Form
Receive containing User ID & instructions
Administrator User ID cannot file reports
Administrator assigns employees filing rights
Logging On: Use PR User ID, NOT Administrator ID.
ONLY select “Multiple Commingled”, if your lease is on more than ONE commingle permit.
DO NOT use the same RRC identifier on different lines for additional disposition codes.
Review the MONTH/YEAR and verify lease the information.
Confirm and Submit
View printable format

37. Online Filing
Users can log in to file PR Reports, by selecting the “RRC Online Log In” link.
This link will take you to the Log In page.

38. Online Log In
Users must enter their assigned PR User ID and password, then submit.
You will then be taken to the Main Application options.

39. Filing Selections
Users will select the “Production Reports” link.

40. PR Filing Options
Users will select the “File Production Report” link, to file online.

41. Operator Search Query
Users will type in an operator number or name, select it, then submit.

42. PR Monthly Filing
Users will select their desired method for filing, then fill in the requested information, and submit.

43. Sample PR Filing 1 of 4

44. Sample PR Filing 2 of 4

45. Sample PR Filing 3 of 4
Users must confirm and submit, in order for their filing to be received and processed.

46. Sample PR Filing 4 of 4
Users can print a copy of their filing once submitted successfully.

47. Pending Information Use Drilling Permit or API #
Use correct lease information
Include well #
Combine oil wells
Use the Drilling Permit or API # to report production, and be consistent when filing each month.
Use the correct Field & Lease names.
Include the well # for Gas wells.
Combine Oil wells assigned to the same lease on one drilling permit or API # – if you know the wells are going to an existing lease number, you can combine production under that lease number.

48. Pending Reports
Users will select this option to file pending PR Reports.

49. Sample Pending Report 1 of 2

50. Sample Pending Report 2 of 2
Users can print a copy of their filing once submitted successfully.

51. Outstanding Discrepancies 1 of 4
Users can view any outstanding PR Report discrepancies using this option.

52. Outstanding Discrepancies 2 of 4
Users will fill in the requested information.
In order to view all discrepancies for all districts, select “Statewide” for the District, and leave the “RRC Identifier” field blank.

53. Outstanding Discrepancies 3 of 4
The results, if any, will be displayed.
Users can select a RRC Identifier- highlighted in blue, to view the actual discrepancy for that lease.

54. Outstanding Discrepancies 4 of 4
Users can correct their discrepancies using this option.

55. EDI Information Browse and verify files Check verified files
Current & Late reports cannot be combined
Submit and receive Update Successful message
Users will upload EDI Files to:

56. EDI Test File 1 of 2
Users can test their EDI Files before submitting, by selecting the “PR Test EDI Upload” link.

57. EDI Test File 2 of 2
Users can upload their saved file, then select “Test File”.

58. EDI Upload File
Users will select the “EDI Upload” tab, then select “Verify”. Once the file has been successfully verified, users will submit the file.

59. EDI Confirmation PR EDI Upload Email Message: File name & Submitter ID
Agent ID & phone number
Upload time :27:43.351
Number of records received, dropped &
processed successfully
Users will receive a confirmation message.

60. PR Query Information 1 of 2
Logged into RRC online system:
View production back to 1993
View original & corrected reports
View & print hard copy reports
Users who are logged into the online system are able to view reports that have been received, and are being processed.

61. PR Query Information 2 of 2
Not logged into RRC online system:
View production back to 1993
View only last accepted report
View only hard copies received after 10/17/05
Users who are not logged into the online system will not be able to view reports, until they have been processed.

62. PR Queries 1 of 3
Users can view PR Reports online, by selecting the “Data – Online Research Queries” link.
This link will take you to the list of our Online Research Query options.

63. PR Queries 2 of 3
Users will select the “Launch Application” link, located to the right of the “Production Data Query System (PDQ) (Statewide)” query.
This link will take you to the list of our Production Data Query System.

64. PR Queries 3 of 3
Users can select “General Production Query”, if searching for multiple leases, or “Specific Lease Query” if searching for one lease.

65. PR Query Search
Users can fill in all, or just a portion of the information, to run a search on PR Report information.
When searching for a specific operator, users can select “Search for Operator”, and enter the specific information requested.

66. PR Query Results 1 of 2
Results will be displayed. (General Production Query)

67. PR Query Results 2 of 2
Results will be displayed. (Specific Lease Query)

68. New Lease ID Query 1 of 2
Users can look up assigned RRC Identifier numbers in the “New Lease IDs Built Query”, located under the “Online Research Queries”.

69. New Lease ID Query 2 of 2
Users must fill in a Date Range (90 days at a time), and the drilling permit or API #, then submit.
Results will be displayed.

70. Contact Information - PR Reports
Production Audit Department General Phone Line (512)