Ariz. Admin. Code § 12-7-117

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R12-7-117 - Artificial Stimulation of Oil and Gas Wells

A. An operator shall report the artificial stimulation of any well to the Commission in writing within 15 days of the stimulation showing the type of stimulation, the amounts and types of materials used, stimulation pressures applied, and the flow and pressure results before and after stimulation.

B. If the artificial stimulation of a well results in any damage to the producing formation, a freshwater formation, casing, or casingseat that permits communication between fluid-bearing zones, the operator shall immediately notify the Commission and proceed with diligence to correct the damage. If the artificial stimulation results in irreparable damage to the well, the operator shall plug and abandon the well pursuant to R12-7-127.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R12-7-117

Former Rule 116; Former Section R12-7-117 renumbered and amended as Section R12-7-118, former Section R12-7-116 renumbered and amended as Section R12-7-117 effective September 29, 1982 (Supp. 82-5). Amended effective January 19, 1994 (Supp. 94-1). Amended effective June 5, 1998 (Supp. 98-2).