Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-1-6-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 400-1-6-.06 - Recompletion Or Reworking

(1) Prior to commencing recompletion or reworking operations, approval shall be obtained from the Supervisor. The Supervisor may require that the workover or recompletion procedure be submitted in writing. Unless an exception is granted by the Supervisor, an operator shall submit with such procedure statements addressing the following: the reason for the workover, calculated bottom hole pressure in the well, method of controlling pressure, expected hydrogen sulfide concentrations of the well stream, blow-out preventer arrangements, and the testing requirements for blow-out preventers to be used during the operations. If the workover or recompletion is being performed on a well which contains hydrogen sulfide and the work being performed requires that the wellhead be removed, then Form OGB-24, Operator's Certificate of Compliance for Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, shall accompany the workover or recompletion procedure. If the workover or recompletion is being performed on a well which contains hydrogen sulfide, then the hydrogen sulfide gas shall not be vented.

(2) If, after recompletion or reworking operations have begun, unexpected wellbore conditions are encountered the operator may, at his own risk, proceed with appropriate remedial action. As soon as practical, the Supervisor must be notified of such remedial action. Within thirty (30) days of recompletion or reworking operations, the operator shall submit a revised Form OGB-6, OGB-7, OGB-8, and OGB-9 where applicable, and one (1) copy of any additional logs.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-1-6-.06

Filed September 30, 1982. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000. Amended: Filed August 5, 2005; effective September 9, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1, etseq.