N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.33.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 19.14.33.8 - WELL HEADS AND PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

A. Well heads and all fittings appurtenant thereto shall be installed and maintained in good condition so that all necessary pressure tests may be readily made on flowing wells. The well head and related parts and fittings shall have a test pressure equivalent to at least 150 percent of the calculated or known pressure in the reservoir from which production is obtained or expected.

B. Valves shall be installed and maintained in good order to permit pressures to be obtained on the production casing and the annulus between the casing strings.

C. Flow lines shall be of adequate pressure rating and capacity and shall be sufficiently equipped with expansion bends to prevent leakage or rupture.

D. All separators, pumps, mufflers, manifolds, flowlines, and other equipment used for the production of geothermal resources shall be of adequate pressure rating and capacity and shall be maintained in good condition in order to prevent loss of or damage to human life and health or to property or natural resources.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.33.8

Recompiled 12/31/01