Michigan Oil and Gas Conformance (Single) Bond
Overview
Michigan requires oil and gas well operators to post a conformance bond before drilling, deepening, or converting a single well in the state. This bond backs your commitment to operate that well in full compliance with Michigan's oil and gas regulations — covering proper drilling practices, site management, and well plugging when operations cease. If a violation occurs or a well is abandoned without proper plugging and restoration, the bond funds the remediation the state requires. One bond, one well — that's the scope.
Who Needs This Bond?
Independent well operators, small exploration companies, and oil and gas producers working a single well in Michigan all need this bond. If you've received a well permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and you're not covered under a blanket bond, this single-well conformance bond is what puts you in compliance. Any operator who drills, deepens, redrills, or converts a single oil or gas well in the state falls under this requirement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the state of Michigan, its natural resources, and the surrounding environment from costs caused by an operator's failure to follow Michigan's oil and gas rules. It guarantees you'll plug the well properly when it reaches the end of its life, restore the surface, and correct any contamination or regulatory violations tied to that well. EGLE can draw on the bond if you walk away from a well or leave site conditions that violate state standards. The bond exists to make sure Michigan — not the public — doesn't foot the bill for your well.
When is it Required?
Before EGLE issues your single well permit, the conformance bond must already be on file. The bond is a pre-permit requirement — you can't break ground until it's in place. If you're applying for a new drill permit, converting an existing well, or reactivating a dormant well under a single-well approval, get this bond filed first so your permit application moves forward without delay.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Michigan requirement administered by EGLE's Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals. It applies to any single oil or gas well location anywhere in Michigan — Upper or Lower Peninsula. The bond is filed with the state, not with a county or local authority.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete your application, submit it, and receive your bond documents — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you'll have what you need to file with EGLE and move your permit application forward.
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