S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:06:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:12:06:01 - Application for unit operations

Pursuant to the provisions of chapter 74:09:01, an operator may file an application to conduct unit operations for any specified oil, gas, or injection wells in a common pool. The application must be filed with the secretary and must contain:

(1) The name and address of the operator;

(2) The location and type of all existing and proposed wells and the legal description of all land proposed to be operated as a unit;

(3) A description of the pool proposed to be unitized;

(4) A description of the proposed enhanced recovery method to be used, including its costs. Information on costs will be held confidential by the secretary and the board if requested by the operator;

(5) A list of all operators affected by the application;

(6) A plan for unit operations which, at a minimum, addresses the requirements of SDCL 45-9-39;

(7) A statement of how the proposed operation will increase the recovery of oil or gas and the value of the additional recovery. The value will be held confidential if requested by the operator; and

(8) A plan of operation of injection wells being proposed in the unit operation. The plan shall address the requirements of §§ 74:12:07:03 to 74:12:07:24, inclusive. Requirements which cannot be addressed at the time of the application must be addressed by the operator and approved by the secretary prior to injection.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:12:06:01

38 SDR 117, effective 1/12/2012.

General Authority: SDCL 45-9-11, 45-9-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 45-9-37 to 45-9-49.