Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-8-1-.09

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 3, December 31, 2024
Section 400-8-1-.09 - [Effective 1/11/2025] Converting an Existing Well to a Geologic Storage Well

An operator of a storage facility may apply to convert an existing oil and gas well to an injection well or other well to be utilized for the purpose of geologic storage of carbon dioxide. In such cases, the operator must demonstrate that the well is constructed in a manner that will ensure the protection of underground sources of drinking water and protection of natural resources. Furthermore, the conversion of an existing well into an injection well or other well to be utilized for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide shall comply with these rules related to geologic storage.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-8-1-.09

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLIII, Issue No. 02, November 27, 2024, eff. 1/11/2025.

Author: S. Marvin Rogers

Statutory Authority: 9-17-150 et seq. of the Code of Alabama (1975)