US WELL ID PRESS RELEASE

API Number 2013 Unveiled

September 2, 2013
The Professional Petroleum Data Management Association (PPDM) today launched the API
Number 2013, the official, updated version of the API Well Number.
The API Number 2013 now incorporates 12 digits (see Table 1). The first ten digits are exactly
the same as the old system. Digits 11 and 12, however, are reserved for identifying each wellbore
in a consistent, standardized manner. The API Number 2013 has an optional extension to include
more information. Positions 13+ allow for completions, plugbacks, and drilling modifications
within the stated wellbore.

Table 1. API Number 2013
(based on industry revision in 2013)
Unique County
Non-
Standard
Unique Well (Well Origin)
Unique Wellbore
Positions: 1-2 3-5 6-10 11-12 13+
Code
Name:
State County Well Wellbore
Extension
(Optional)
Example: 31 101 22963 03 0+
Note: Only digits are allowed in positions 1 12.

The revised standard allows for improved financial, environmental, technical and safety
performance, while still meeting contractual, social, and regulatory obligations. Senior
management benefits from reduced risk in decision making. Geoscientists can spend less time
searching for and reconciling data. Engineers can make better drilling and workover decisions.
Regulators benefit from standardized reporting methodology. Mergers & acquisitions activity
encounters fewer errors. Data managers can improve the quality of databases and data exchange.
PPDM is now working with state and federal regulators to help them implement the system. You
can download the standard for free by visiting www.wellidentification.org/usa.
PPDM is a global, not-for-profit professional society that provides data management solutions
for the petroleum exploration and production industry. Over 100 petroleum companies,
government agencies, software application providers, data vendors and service companies form
the membership. www.ppdm.org
Media Contact: Cara Henry: T 403 668-9470, Henryc@ppdm.org