Leak and Well Integrity examinations in accordance with BVOT
To reduce the risk of groundwater contamination through leaking wells, the state of Lower Saxony has tightened the underlying regulations of the Mining ordinance Tiefbohrverordnung (BVOT). Since May 2022, wells must be assessed for leaks and integrity at regular intervals by an independent organization.
At TÜV NORD our team of well experts is accredited by the mining board LBEG of Lower Saxony and at your service 24/7 as your competent partner offering instant solutions and hence preventing delays in your processes.
Our services
- Project-related and preliminary inspections of new wells
- Examinations of existing wells: every two years for leaks, every six years on integrity
- Examinations after significant changes (MOC)
Examinations of:
- Oil & gas wells
- Wells for cavern and pore underground storages
- Deep geothermal wells
- Wells for all uses
- Mining ordinance and regulations Tiefbohrverordnung (BVOT) of Lower Saxony
- Concretizations of the Mining ordinance Tiefbohrverordnung (BVOT) of Lower Saxony
- DIN EN ISO 16530
- Petroleum and natural gas industries -
Well integrity - Part 1: Life cycle governance
HSE: Safety in all areas
With a certification from TÜV NORD, you are not only documenting the technical standards for existing or new wells, site tracks or completions, you also confirm your interest as a company in ensuring general safety in all areas, taking care of sustainability, health protection, the environment and occupational safety.
Your competent partner for more than 150 years
When TÜV NORD carries out a leak and integrity test, you are supported by an independent testing organization including an accreditation of the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology and the specifications of the Tiefbohrverordnung.
Our tests are based on the specifications of the mining ordinance and associated regulations of the Tiefbohrverordnung of Lower Saxony and the specific catalog of criteria for leak and integrity tests.
Why TÜV NORD?
Working with us has a number of advantages
- Team of experts: A recognized team of independent, nationally and internationally experienced well experts stays at your side
- Instant solutions: Thanks to our proximity to your locations and our 24/7 availability, we can provide you with immediate solutions
- Accessibility: Competent and qualified contact persons are at your service seven days a week
- Long- term expertise: Our experts have decades of experience in the field of deep drilling
- Comprehensive service: Our comprehensive service includes project support and testing until the final test report
- Independent testing organization: According to the BVOT, auditing of deep drilling wells by independent experts
- Testing laboratory: The availability of certified test laboratories ensures that all tests are carried out to the highest standards
Contact
Rheinische Straße 15, 49084 Osnabrück
Tel.: +49 531 2390-262
tiefbohrung@tuev-nord.de