Move Overview
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
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Use this template to plan safe rig-down, transport, route control, rig-up, and readiness checks for land rig moves.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Oil & Gas |
| Owner | [Team or owner] |
| Version | [Version number] |
| Effective Date | [Date] |
| Review Cycle | [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based] |
| Status | [Draft / In Review / Approved] |
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document route survey, bridge limits, permits, escorts, staging areas, and community restrictions.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List safe shutdown, mast lowering, equipment breakdown, load order, and isolation checks.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Define load securement, convoy spacing, speed limits, weather triggers, and communication.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Describe pad acceptance, equipment placement, mast raising, utility connections, and alignment.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Cover lifting, dropped objects, traffic, fatigue, spill response, and emergency contacts.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
State pre-spud inspection, BOP installation, pressure tests, and acceptance signoff. Use practical field logistics and safety-critical verification points.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.
| Role | Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Reviewer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Approver | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
Template Structure
Use this oil & gas template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
Document route survey, bridge limits, permits, escorts, staging areas, and community restrictions.
List safe shutdown, mast lowering, equipment breakdown, load order, and isolation checks.
Define load securement, convoy spacing, speed limits, weather triggers, and communication.
Describe pad acceptance, equipment placement, mast raising, utility connections, and alignment.
Cover lifting, dropped objects, traffic, fatigue, spill response, and emergency contacts.
State pre-spud inspection, BOP installation, pressure tests, and acceptance signoff. Use practical field logistics and safety-critical verification points.
Write a rig move plan for oil and gas land operations. Structure with these Markdown sections:
Identify rig, current well, destination well, move window, key contractors, and critical path.
Document route survey, bridge limits, permits, escorts, staging areas, and community restrictions.
List safe shutdown, mast lowering, equipment breakdown, load order, and isolation checks.
Define load securement, convoy spacing, speed limits, weather triggers, and communication.
Describe pad acceptance, equipment placement, mast raising, utility connections, and alignment.
Cover lifting, dropped objects, traffic, fatigue, spill response, and emergency contacts.
State pre-spud inspection, BOP installation, pressure tests, and acceptance signoff.
Use practical field logistics and safety-critical verification points.
Move Rig 18 from NR-21 to Mesa-7 between 2026-05-12 and 2026-05-14.
Use County Road 6 with police escort for mast substructure loads. Bridge B-14 limit is 42 tons.
Convoy speed limit is 35 mph on gravel roads and 15 mph inside lease roads.
Pre-spud checklist must be signed after BOP nippling up and pressure test acceptance.
Bring what you already have: meeting notes, an old PDF, a spreadsheet, a walkthrough recording. Docsie AI drafts every section of this rig move plan template in the structure above, then exports to Word, PDF, or Markdown for review and signoff.
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Template FAQ
Common questions about downloading and generating a rig move plan template.
Q: What is a rig move plan template?
A: A rig move plan template is a structured document for plan safe rig-down, transport, route control, rig-up, and readiness checks for land rig moves.
Q: Is the rig move plan template really free?
A: Yes. The rig move plan template is completely free to download in Word (DOCX), PDF, and Markdown formats. No signup or credit card required to download.
Q: How do I turn a video into a rig Move Plan?
A: Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie. The AI analyzes the video and generates a complete rig Move Plan using this template's structure — every required field auto-filled from the footage.
Q: Can I edit the rig move plan template after downloading?
A: Yes. The DOCX format opens in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The Markdown format imports into Notion, Confluence, Docsie, or any markdown editor. Customize fields, add your branding, and adapt to your internal workflow.