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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING COALBED METHANE GAS OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-3-9 - REPORTS › Section 400-3-9-.01 - Reports

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Operators of gas and Class II injection wells, and
				  transporters of gas shall make reports of their operations. The following
				  reports shall be filed with the Supervisor by the twenty-eighth (28th) day of
				  the month subsequent to the period for which the report is made, or at such
				  other time as prescribed by the Supervisor. Any person conducting operations
				  that fall within the classification of operator or transporter shall prepare
				  and file the following reports applicable to his operations:
(1) Operator's Monthly Report from Gas Wells,
				Form OGB-15;
(2) Transporter's and
				Storer's Monthly Report, Form OGB-16; and
(3) Monthly Report of Fluids Injected, Form
				OGB-17.
Author:
State Oil and Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-4-1-.01 - Applicability

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The following rules and regulations shall govern Class II
				  underground injection control operations. These rules apply to all wells
				  drilled as or converted to Class II injection wells within the territorial
				  jurisdiction of the State.
Author:
State Oil and Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-4-1-.02 - Application Of Other Rules

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In addition to the rules and regulations governing Class II
				  underground injection control operations set forth in Rule
				  400-4-1-.01
et
seq
., the following rules
				  and regulations shall apply to Class II underground injection control
				  operations:
(1) Rules and Regulations
				of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Onshore Lands Operations,
				Rule 400-1-1-.01,
et
seq
.,
(2) Rules and Regulations of the State Oil
				and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Submerged Offshore Lands Operations, Rule
				400-2-1-.01,
et
seq
.,
(3) Rules and Regulations of the State Oil
				and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Coalbed Methane Gas Operations, Rule
				400-3-1-.01,
et
seq
., and
(4) Rules and Regulations of the State Oil
				and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Practice and Procedure, Rule
				400-7-1-.01,
et
seq
.
Author:
State Oil and Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-4-1-.03 - Repealed Rules, Special Field Rules, And Orders

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All orders of the Board promulgating rules and regulations
				  governing the conservation of oil and gas in Alabama which have been heretofore
				  adopted by the Board under the authority of Act No. 1, approved May 22, 1945,
				  General Act of Alabama, Regular Session 1945, are hereby repealed, rescinded,
				  and superseded by these rules and regulations; provided, however, no special
				  field rules or other orders of the Board are so repealed, rescinded, or
				  superseded. Special field rules and orders will be issued when required and
				  shall not take precedence over these rules and regulations, where in conflict
				  therewith.
Author:
State Oil and Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-4-1-.04 - Authority

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Rules, regulations, special field rules, orders, changes,
				  renewals, or extensions thereof, shall be adopted in accordance with the
				  requirements of Section
				  9-17-1
et
seq
. of the
Code of Ala.
				  1975
.
Author:
State Oil and Gas
				  Board
Previous Chapter 400-4-1 (Rules
					 400-4-1-.01 through 400-4-1-.05)
Repealed and New Chapter
400-4-1 (Rules
					 400-4-1-.01 through 400-4-1-.04)
					 adopted in lieu thereof: Filed April 11,
					 2000.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-2 - CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Section 400-4-2-.01 - Underground Injection Control

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All Class II injection wells must be permitted and operated
				  in accordance with the following requirements.
(1)
Definitions.
In addition to
				the definitions set forth in Rules
				400-1-1-.05,
				400-2-1-.05, and
				400-3-1-.05, whichever is
				applicable, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall
				have the meanings indicated when used within this rule.
(a)
Class II injection well
shall mean an injection well which is used (1) to inject brine or other fluids
				which are brought to the surface in connection with natural gas storage
				operations or oil or natural gas production and which may be commingled with
				waste waters from gas plants which are an integral part of production
				operations, unless those waters are classified as a hazardous waste at the time
				of injection; (2) for enhanced recovery of oil or natural gas; or (3) for
				storage of hydrocarbons which are liquid at standard temperature and
				pressure.
(b)
Fluid
shall mean a material or substance which flows or moves whether in a
				semi-solid, liquid, sludge, gaseous or any other form or state.
(c)
Hazardous waste
shall mean a
				hazardous waste as defined by Section
				22-30-3(5) of the
Code of Ala. 1975
.
(d)
Injection
shall mean the
				introduction of fluids into a subsurface stratum or formation.
(e)
Underground injection
				control
shall mean control of the underground injection of
				fluids.
(f)
Underground
				source of drinking water (USDW)
1.
				Shall mean an aquifer or its portion:
(i)
				Which supplies any public water system; or
(ii) Which contains a sufficient quantity of
				ground water to supply a public water system; and
I. Currently supplies drinking water for
				human consumption; or
II. Contains
				fewer than 10,000 mg/l total dissolved solids; and
2. Shall mean an aquifer or its
				portion which is not an exempted aquifer.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-3 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-3-.01 - Notice Of Activities

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Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
John H. Masingill
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-3 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-3-.02 - Casing Requirements

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Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Tom Sexton
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-3 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-3-.03 - Plugging Methods And Procedures

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Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-3 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-3-.04 - Drilling Fluid

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-3 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-3-.05 - Cleaning Wells

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-4 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-4-.01 - Commingling

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-5 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-5-.01 - Produced Water

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Previously Rule No.
					 400-4-5-.02.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-5 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-5-.02 - Pits

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Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Previously Rule No.
					 400-4-5-.01.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-5 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-5-.03 - Venting And/Or Flaring Of Coalbed Methane Gas

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-5 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-5-.04 - Protection Of Underground Sources Of Drinking Water During The Hydraulic Fracturing Of Coal Beds

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Richard N. Raymond
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §
											9-17-1
et
seq
.;
					 42 U.S.C.
					 300
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-6 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-6-.01 - Coalbed Methane Gas Production Test

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL OPERATIONS › Chapter 400-4-6 - [Repealed] › Section 400-4-6-.02 - Coalbed Methane Gas Allowable

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Repealed 5/16/00
Author:
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-5-1-.01 - Applicability

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The following rules and regulations shall govern the
				  underground storage of gas in reservoirs. These rules apply to all underground
				  gas storage operations in reservoirs within the territorial jurisdiction of the
				  State. These rules explicitly exclude and do not apply to gas injection or
				  withdrawal operations conducted as a part of or in conjunction with any
				  secondary or tertiary recovery methods utilized with respect to a unitized pool
				  in a unit area heretofore or hereafter established by the Board pursuant to
				  Article 3, Chapter 17 of Title 9 of the code; and nothing herein shall be
				  deemed to allow the creation or operation of a storage facility pursuant to
				  said Sections
				  9-17-150 through 157 of the Code
				  within any underground reservoir where such secondary or tertiary recovery
				  methods are being utilized.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-5-1-.02 - Application Of Other Rules

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(1)
				In addition to the rules and regulations governing underground storage of gas
				in reservoirs set forth in Rule
				400-5-1-.01,
et
seq
., Rules and
				Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Practice and
				Procedure, Rule
				400-7-1-.01,
et
seq
. shall apply to
				underground storage of gas in reservoirs.
(2) Unless otherwise specified by the
				Supervisor, Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama
				Governing Onshore Lands Operations, Rule
				400-1-1-.01,
et
seq
., or Rules and
				Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Submerged
				Offshore Lands Operations, Rule
				400-2-1-.01,
et
seq
., whichever is
				applicable, shall apply to underground storage of gas in reservoirs, with the
				exception of the following:
(a) For Rules and
				Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Onshore Lands
				Operations, Rule
				400-1-1-.01,
et
seq
;
1.400-1-1-.01 -
				Applicability,
2.400-1-1-.03 - Repealed Rules,
				Special Field Rules, and Orders,
3.400-1-1-.05 (29, 31, and 84) -
				Definitions,
4.400-1-1-.07 - Determining and
				Naming Fields and Pools,
5.400-1-2-.02 - Spacing of
				Wells,
6.400-1-5 - Testing and
				Allowable,
7.400-1-6-.01 - General,
8.400-1-6-.02 - Protection of Oil
				and Gas,
9.400-1-6-.03 - Initial Bottom Hole
				Pressure Survey,
10.400-1-6-.04 -
				Pressure-Volume-Temperature Analysis,
11.400-1-6-.05 - Procedures for
				Multiple Completions,
12.400-1-6-.06 - Recompletion or
				Reworking,
13.400-1-6-.07 - Tanks or Tank
				Batteries,
14.400-1-6-.12 - Authorization for
				Permit to Clean Tanks
15.400-1-7 -
				Processing, and
16.400-1-8 -
				Transportation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-5-1-.03 - Repealed Rules, Special Storage Rules, And Orders

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All rules and regulations governing the conservation of oil
				  and gas in Alabama which have been heretofore promulgated by the Board under
				  the authority of Act No. 1, approved May 22, 1945, General Act of Alabama,
				  Regular Session 1945, are hereby repealed, rescinded, and superseded by these
				  rules and regulations; provided, however, no special storage rules or other
				  orders of the Board are so repealed, rescinded, or superseded. Special storage
				  rules and orders will be issued when required and shall prevail over these
				  rules and regulations, where in conflict therewith.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-5-1-.04 - Authority

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Rules, regulations, and orders shall be adopted in accordance
				  with the requirements of §§
									9-17-150
et
				  seq
. of the
Code of Ala. 1975
.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-5-1-.05 - Definitions

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In addition to the definitions set forth in Rule
				  400-1-1-.05, unless the context
				  otherwise requires, the following words shall have the meanings indicated when
				  used within this rule:
(1)
Certificate of effectiveness
shall mean a certificate, entitled
				"Certificate of Effectiveness" which shall be signed and acknowledged by the
				storage operator and which shall contain
(a)
				an affidavit that the storage operator has acquired by eminent domain or
				otherwise all necessary ownership rights with respect to the storage facility
				and
(b) the date upon which the
				storage facility shall become effective.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-5-1-.06 - Forms

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(1) The Supervisor
				may prescribe and require forms within the rules and regulations of the Board
				as he reasonably deems advisable. The content of such forms and instructions
				for their completion may be such as the Supervisor may deem advisable,
				including the changes of such from time to time. All forms set forth in Rule
				400-1-1-.06 or
				400-2-1-.06, whichever is
				applicable shall be applicable to the underground reservoir storage rules with
				the exception of the following:
(a) OGB-9
				First Production or Retest Report;
(b) OGB-10 Multipoint Back-Pressure Test
				Report For Gas Wells;
(c) OGB-10A
				One-Point Back-Pressure Test Report For Gas Wells;
(d) OGB-12 Operator's Certificate of
				Compliance and Authorization to Transport Oil, Gas, or Condensate from
				Well;
(e) OGB-13 Operator's
				Certificate of Compliance and Authorization to Transport Products from
				Plant;
(f) OGB-14 Operator's
				Monthly Report from Oil Wells;
(g)
				OGB-15 Operator's Monthly Report from Gas Wells;
(h) OGB-16 Transporter's and Storer's Monthly
				Report;
(i) OGB-17 Monthly Report
				of Fluids Injected;
(j) OGB-18
				Monthly Report for Products from Processing, Cleansing, or Extraction
				Facilities;
(k) OGB-21
				Authorization to Clean Tank;
(l)
				OGB-22 Well Capacity Test; and
(m)
				OGB-23 Unit Reserve Calculation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-2 - PERMITTING OF WELLS › Section 400-5-2-.01 - Well Permit

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(1)
Activities requiring Permits.
A permit for the drilling,
				development and operation of a facility for underground storage of gas may be
				issued only after notice and hearing by the State Oil and Gas Board.
(2)
Permit Requirements.
Application for permits for underground storage wells shall be considered as a
				two-step process. All wells drilled or recompleted for the purpose of
				underground storage shall comply with the following permitting requirements:
(a)
Step 1.
1. Well permit requirements as set forth in
				Rules 400-1-2-.01 or
				400-2-2-.01, whichever is
				applicable for the drilling, conversion, or reentry of a plugged and abandoned
				well for underground storage purposes;
2. A plat, in triplicate, prepared by a
				licensed land surveyor showing the location of the proposed underground storage
				well. The plat shall be drawn to the scale of one (1) inch equals one thousand
				(1,000) feet, unless otherwise stipulated by the Supervisor and shall show
				distances from the proposed well to the nearest governmental section lines. The
				plat shall show the direction of north, and the latitude and longitude in
				decimal degrees to five (5) significant digits and state plane coordinates of
				the proposed well. The plat shall also show the location and status of all
				other wells that have been drilled within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the proposed
				underground storage well;
3. A
				prognosis specifying the drilling, completion, or conversion procedures for the
				proposed underground storage well;
4. A well bore sketch showing the name,
				description, and depth of the proposed underground reservoir and the depth of
				the deepest underground source of drinking water (USDW); a description of the
				casing in the underground storage well, or the proposed casing program,
				including a full description of cement already in place or as proposed; and the
				proposed method of testing casing before use of the underground storage
				well;
5. A complete log through the
				underground reservoir of the storage well or if an underground storage well is
				to be drilled, a complete log through the underground reservoir from a nearby
				well. Such log shall be annotated to identify the estimated location of the
				base of the deepest USDW, significant aquicludes, and the underground
				reservoir; and
6. The known or
				calculated fracturing pressure of the underground reservoir. All determinations
				included in this application shall be supported by basic data and
				calculations.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-3 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITY DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT › Section 400-5-3-.01 - General Design And Development

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Prior to the design and development of an underground storage
				  facility, an engineer or geologist experienced in the development and operation
				  of an underground storage facility shall perform an investigation to determine
				  the feasibility of such a facility at a particular site and in a particular
				  reservoir. The data obtained during the feasibility investigation shall be
				  considered in the design of the storage facility and such data filed with the
				  Board as a part of the permit application. The design shall be performed by or
				  under the supervision of an engineer or geologist and shall include, but not be
				  limited to, such factors as: location of storage wells; number of storage
				  wells; number and location of observation wells, if any; number and location of
				  abandoned and plugged wells penetrating the storage reservoir; capacity of the
				  storage reservoir; and the geological name of the storage reservoir. The design
				  shall assure that project development can be conducted in a reasonable, prudent
				  and systematic manner and shall insure environmental safety and the prevention
				  of waste. The design and development shall be continually reviewed in order to
				  take into consideration pertinent additional subsurface data. The Board shall
				  be advised of any tests or surveys conducted during the development phase and
				  copies shall be made available to the Board as soon as practical.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-4 - UNDERGROUND STORAGE OPERATING PRESSURES › Section 400-5-4-.01 - Maximum and Minimum Operating Pressures

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The maximum and minimum operating pressures of an underground
				  storage facility shall be determined by an engineer or geologist in conjunction
				  with the requirements specified in Rule
				  400-5-3-.01. The maximum
				  allowable stabilized reservoir pressure (gauge) shall be no greater than
				  seventy-five percent (75%) of the fracture pressure of the underground
				  reservoir as determined by a step rate test or as calculated by a qualified
				  engineer, by a method acceptable to the Board. The average storage reservoir
				  pressure shall be no greater than ninety percent (90%) of the fracture pressure
				  even for short periods of time.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-5 - VOLUME VERIFICATION › Section 400-5-5-.01 - Volume Verification

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(1)
				Each underground storage facility developed shall have the storage volume
				calculated using acceptable reservoir engineering methods and such shall
				include working gas, native gas, and cushion gas.
(2) In the event the operator of a storage
				facility recalculates the actual reservoir volume determined after continued
				operation of the facility, then the operator shall petition the Board and
				submit the redetermination at a hearing.
Author:
State Oil And Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-6 - CASING REQUIREMENTS › Section 400-5-6-.01 - Casing Requirements For Newly Drilled Wells

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All wells drilled for the purpose of underground storage
				  shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) All casing strings shall be centralized
				throughout the interval to be cemented. Casing and cementing programs shall
				comply with appropriate provisions of Rule
				400-1-4-.09 or
				400-2-4-.09, whichever is
				applicable except as specifically provided below;
(a) Surface casing shall be cemented with a
				minimum of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the calculated annular volume to
				circulate cement to the surface;
(b) If the surface casing setting depth is
				below the lowermost USDW, the production casing shall be cemented with
				sufficient volume to fill the calculated annular space to a point five hundred
				(500) feet above the top of the storage reservoir, otherwise the casing string
				shall be cemented to the surface;
(c) All casing used in storage wells shall
				meet American Petroleum Institute standards for the pressures to be encountered
				and shall be new casing or reconditioned casing of new quality; and
(d) The top of cement and the degree of
				bonding of the cement used to anchor the production casing shall be verified by
				cement bond log, cement evaluation log or other logs approved by the
				Supervisor.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-6 - CASING REQUIREMENTS › Section 400-5-6-.02 - Casing Requirements For Converted Wells

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All newly converted wells shall comply with the following
				  requirements:
(1) Casing and cement
				specifications are to be in accordance with Rule
				400-1-4-.09 or
				400-2-4-.09, whichever is
				applicable.
(2) The top of cement
				and the degree of bonding of the cement used to anchor the production casing
				shall be verified by cement bond log, cement evaluation log or other logs
				approved by the Supervisor.
(3)
				Injection shall not result in the movement of fluids into an underground source
				of drinking water.
Author:
State Oil And Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-7 - STORAGE WELL MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TEST › Section 400-5-7-.01 - Testing Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1)
				Utilizing a method approved by the Supervisor, each storage well shall be
				tested for internal mechanical integrity prior to storing gas. Verification of
				internal mechanical integrity shall be demonstrated at least every five (5)
				years thereafter.
(2) Tests for
				fluid movement along the annular space outside the wellbore shall be conducted
				when deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
(3) All storage well mechanical integrity
				tests or verifications shall be prepared and supervised by a qualified engineer
				or geologist and reports filed with the Board within thirty (30)
				days.
(4) The operator shall give
				sufficient notice prior to conducting a mechanical integrity test so the
				Supervisor may send a duly authorized representative to the location to witness
				such activity.
Author:
State Oil And Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-8 - WELLHEAD COMPONENTS, VALVES, AND FITTINGS › Section 400-5-8-.01 - Requirements For Wellhead Components, Valves, And Fittings

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) All wellhead components, (casing head,
				tubing head, etc.) valves, and fittings shall be of steel having primary
				service pressure ratings sufficient to exceed the maximum operating pressures
				computed at the wellhead. Wellhead valves and all related connections shall
				have a test pressure rating at least equivalent to one hundred fifty percent
				(150%) of the maximum operating pressure. All valves shall be periodically
				inspected and maintained in good working order.
(2) Each gathering line connected to the
				wellhead shall be equipped with a manually operated positive shut-off valve
				located on the wellhead.
Author:
State Oil And Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-9 - RECOMPLETION OR REWORKING › Section 400-5-9-.01 - Recompletion And Reworking Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Prior to commencing recompletion or
				reworking operations, approval shall be obtained from the Supervisor. A
				detailed workover prognosis shall be submitted to the Supervisor in writing
				unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor. Form OGB-7, Well Record and
				Completion or Recompletion Report, shall be filed with the Board within thirty
				(30) days following completion of the well work.
(2) No downhole work shall be done prior to
				notifying the Supervisor. Such notification shall allow sufficient time for the
				Supervisor, at his discretion, to have his representative present to observe
				the work.
Author:
State Oil And Gas Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-10 - GAS MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS › Section 400-5-10-.01 - Gas Measurement

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All gas injected or withdrawn shall be measured using meters
				  designed, installed, and operated in accordance with industry standards and
				  shall be acceptable to the Supervisor. The storage operator shall report the
				  current gas in storage, injection and withdrawal volumes, average reservoir
				  pressures, and calculated storage capacity on Form OGB-17D, Monthly Report of
				  Gas Injected/Withdrawn for Natural Gas Storage Facilities. The report shall be
				  filed with the Board by the twenty-eighth (28th) day of the month subsequent to
				  the period for which the report is made, or at such other time as prescribed by
				  the Supervisor.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-10 - GAS MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS › Section 400-5-10-.02 - Gas Analysis

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The storage operator shall submit a chemical analysis of the
				  stored gas when deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-11 - WELLS DRILLED THROUGH A STORAGE AREA › Section 400-5-11-.01 - Requirements For Wells Drilled Through A Storage Area

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All wells drilled through the storage reservoir within a
				  storage area for any purpose other than storage shall comply with the following
				  casing program:
(1) All surface and
				intermediate strings shall be centralized through the interval to be cemented.
				Casing and cementing programs shall comply with appropriate provisions of Rule
				400-1-4-.09 or
				400-2-4-.09, whichever is
				applicable except as specifically provided below or otherwise approved by the
				Supervisor.
(a) Surface casing shall be
				cemented with a minimum of one hundred fifty percent (150%) excess over the
				calculated annular volume needed to circulate cement to the surface.
(b) If the surface casing setting depth is
				below the lowermost underground source of drinking water, an intermediate
				casing string shall be set approximately one hundred (100) feet below the base
				of the storage reservoir and cemented with sufficient volume of cement to fill
				the calculated annular space to a point five hundred (500) feet above the top
				of the storage reservoir, otherwise the casing string shall be cemented to the
				surface.
(c) All surface and
				intermediate casing shall meet American Petroleum Institute standards for the
				pressures to be encountered and shall be new casing or reconditioned casing of
				new quality.
(d) The top of cement
				and the effectiveness of the seal of the cement used to anchor the intermediate
				casing shall be verified by cement bond log, cement evaluation log or other
				logs approved by the Supervisor.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN RESERVOIRS › Chapter 400-5-12 - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 400-5-12-.01 - General

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
In addition to the rules set forth in Rule
				  400-1-9-.01
et
seq
. or
				  400-2-8-.01
et
seq
. whichever is
				  applicable the following rules and regulations shall apply:
(1) Personnel experienced and trained in the
				operation of underground storage facilities shall monitor the facility or
				control site when gas is being injected or withdrawn from any storage
				well.
(2) The wellheads and related
				equipment and controls shall be protected from trespassers and accidental
				physical damage by a method approved by the Supervisor.
(3) Each storage operator of an underground
				storage facility shall conduct a semi-annual safety inspection of such facility
				and file with the Supervisor a written report consisting of the inspection
				procedure and results within thirty (30) days following the inspection. Such
				inspections shall be conducted during the months of January and July of each
				year. The operator shall notify the Supervisor at least five (5) days prior to
				such inspections so that a duly authorized representative of the Supervisor may
				be present to witness the inspections. Inspections shall include, but not be
				limited to, the following:
(a) Operation of
				all manual valves;
(b) Operation of
				all automatic shut-in safety valves, if applicable;
(c) Wellheads and related equipment;
				and
(d) Warning signs, safety
				fences, etc., if applicable.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-6-1-.01 - Applicability

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The following rules and regulations shall govern the
				  underground storage of gas in solution-mined cavities. These rules apply to all
				  underground gas storage operations in solution-mined cavities within the
				  territorial jurisdiction of the State.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-6-1-.02 - Application Of Other Rules

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1)
				In addition to the rules and regulations governing underground storage of gas
				in solution-mined cavities set forth in Rule
				400-6-1-.01,
et
seq
., Rules and
				Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Practice and
				Procedure, Rule
				400-7-1-.01,
et
seq
. shall apply to
				underground storage of gas in solution-mined cavities.
(2) Unless otherwise specified by the
				Supervisor, Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama
				Governing Onshore Lands Operations, Rule
				400-1-1-.01,
et
seq
., or Rules and
				Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Submerged
				Offshore Lands Operations, Rule
				400-2-1-.01,
et
seq
., whichever is
				applicable, shall apply to underground storage of gas in solution-mined
				cavities, with the exception of the following:
(a) For Rules and Regulations of the State
				Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Onshore Lands Operations, Rule
				400-1-1-.01,
et
seq
;
1.400-1-1-.01 Applicability,
2.400-1-1-.03 Repealed Rules,
				Special Field Rules, and Orders,
3.400-1-1-.05 (29, 31, and 84)
				Definitions,
4.400-1-1-.07 Determining and
				Naming Fields and Pools,
5.400-1-2-.02 Spacing of
				Wells,
6.400-1-2-.03 Bond,
7.400-1-4-.14 Plugging and
				Abandonment of Wells,
8.400-1-4-.17 Request to Classify
				Wells as Temporarily Abandoned or Shut in,
9.400-1-5 Testing and Allowable,
10.400-1-6-.01 General,
11.400-1-6-.02 Protection of Oil and
				Gas,
12.400-1-6-.03 Initial Bottom Hole
				Pressure Survey,
13.400-1-6-.04 Pressure-Volume-Temperature Analysis,
14.400-1-6-.05 Procedures for
				Multiple Completions,
15.400-1-6-.06 Recompletion or
				Reworking,
16.400-1-6-.07 Tanks or Tank
				Batteries,
17.400-1-6-.08 Dikes,
18.400-1-6-.09 Berms,
19.400-1-6-.11 Location of Fired
				Vessels,
20.400-1-6-.12 Authorization to
				Clean Tanks
21.400-1-7 Processing,
				and
22.400-1-8
				Transportation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-6-1-.03 - Repealed Rules, Special Storage Rules, And Orders

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All rules and regulations governing the conservation of oil
				  and gas in Alabama which have been heretofore promulgated by the Board under
				  the authority of Act No. 1, approved May 22, 1945, General Act of Alabama,
				  Regular Session 1945, are hereby repealed, rescinded, and superseded by these
				  rules and regulations; provided, however, no special storage rules or other
				  orders of the Board are so repealed, rescinded, or superseded. Special storage
				  rules and orders will be issued when required and shall prevail over these
				  rules and regulations, where in conflict therewith.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-6-1-.04 - Authority

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Rules, regulations, and orders shall be adopted in accordance
				  with the requirements of §§
									9-17-150
et
seq
. of the
Code of Ala. 1975
.
Author:
State Oil And Gas
				  Board
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
					 1975
, §§
											9-17-1
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-6-1-.05 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
In addition to the definitions set forth in Rule
				  400-1-1-.05 or
				  400-2-1-.05, whichever is
				  applicable unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall
				  have the meanings indicated when used within this rule:
(1)
Blanket material
shall mean
				any material used in solution mining to prevent erosion of the cavity roof or
				deterioration of salt around the casing seat. Blanket materials are generally
				hydrocarbons such as diesel oil, condensate, or liquefied petroleum products
				which are lighter than water and inert to salt.
(2)
Brine
shall mean the fluid
				resulting from the dissolution of salt formations with fresh water during salt
				solution mining.
(3)
Buffer
				zone
shall mean that portion of the subsurface surrounding the storage
				cavity designated to insure the safe operation of the storage of gas and to
				protect the storage facility.
(4)
Cavity site
shall mean the surface boundaries surrounding the
				storage well whose downward projection shall encompass the walls or sides of
				the storage cavity.
(5)
Certificate of effectiveness
shall mean a certificate, entitled
				"Certificate of Effectiveness" which shall be signed and acknowledged by the
				storage operator and which shall contain
(a)
				an affidavit that the storage operator has acquired by eminent domain or
				otherwise all necessary ownership rights with respect to the storage facility
				and
(b) the date upon which the
				storage facility shall become effective.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-1 - GENERAL › Section 400-6-1-.06 - Forms

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) The Supervisor
				may prescribe and require forms within the rules and regulations of the Board
				as he reasonably deems advisable. The content of such forms and instructions
				for their completion may be such as the Supervisor may deem advisable,
				including the changes of such from time to time. All forms set forth in Rule
				400-1-1-.06 or
				400-2-1-.06, whichever is
				applicable shall be applicable to the solution-mined cavity storage rules with
				the exception of the following:
(a) OGB-9
				First Production or Retest Report;
(b) OGB-10 Multipoint Back-Pressure Test
				Report For Gas Wells;
(c) OGB-10A
				One-Point Back-Pressure Test Report For Gas Wells;
(d) OGB-12 Operator's Certificate of
				Compliance and Authorization to Transport Oil, Gas, or Condensate from
				Well;
(e) OGB-13 Operator's
				Certificate of Compliance and Authorization to Transport Products from
				Plant;
(f) OGB-14 Operator's
				Monthly Report from Oil Wells;
(g)
				OGB-15 Operator's Monthly Report from Gas Wells;
(h) OGB-16 Transporter's and Storer's Monthly
				Report;
(i) OGB-17 Monthly Report
				of Fluids Injected;
(j) OGB-18
				Monthly Report for Products from Processing, Cleansing, or Extraction
				Facilities;
(k) OGB-21
				Authorization to Clean Tank;
(l)
				OGB-22 Well Capacity Test; and
(m)
				OGB-23 Unit Reserve Calculation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA › GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES › Chapter 400-6-2 - PERMITTING OF WELLS › Section 400-6-2-.01 - Well Permit

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1)
Activities Requiring Permits.
A permit for the drilling,
				development and operation of a facility for underground storage of gas may be
				issued only after notice and hearing by the State Oil and Gas Board.
(2)
Permit Requirements.
Application for permits for underground storage wells shall be considered as a
				two-step process. All wells drilled or recompleted for the purpose of
				underground storage shall comply with the following permitting requirements:
(a)
Step 1.
1. Well permit requirements as set forth in
				Rule 400-1-2-.01 or
				400-2-2-.01, whichever is
				applicable for the drilling or conversion of a well for underground storage
				purposes;
2. A plat, in triplicate,
				prepared by a licensed land surveyor showing the location of the proposed
				underground storage well. The plat shall be drawn to the scale of one (1) inch
				equals one thousand (1,000) feet, unless otherwise stipulated by the Supervisor
				and shall show distances from the proposed well to the nearest governmental
				section lines. The plat shall show the direction of north, and the latitude and
				longitude in decimal degrees to five (5) significant digits and state plane
				coordinates of the proposed well. The plat shall also show the location and
				status of all other wells that have been drilled within one-fourth (1/4) mile
				of the proposed underground storage well;
3. A prognosis specifying the drilling,
				completion, or conversion procedures for the proposed underground storage well;
				and
4. A well bore sketch giving a
				full description of the casing in the underground storage well, or the proposed
				casing program, including a full description of cement already in place or as
				proposed; and the proposed method of testing casing before use of the
				underground storage well.