Section 1784.2 - Cement Evaluation Prior to Well Stimulation Treatment(a) In advance of conducting well stimulation treatment, but at least 48 hours after cement placement, the operator shall run a radial cement evaluation log or other cement evaluation method that is approved by the Division, and the cement evaluation shall demonstrate the following: (1) The well was and continues to be cemented in accordance with the requirements of Section 1722.4 if it is an onshore well, or Section 1744.3 if it is an offshore well; and(2) The quality of the cement is sufficient to ensure the geologic and hydrologic isolation of the oil and gas formation during and following well stimulation treatment.(b) Documentation of the cement evaluation shall be provided to the Division not less than 72 hours before commencement of the well stimulation treatment. If the Division identifies a concern with the cement evaluation, the well stimulation treatment shall not commence until the concern has been addressed to the Division's satisfaction.(c) The Division may approve an alternate cement evaluation plan that waives the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b) if the Division is satisfied that, based on geologic and engineering information available from previous drilling or producing operations in the area where the well stimulation treatment will occur, well construction and cementing methods have been established that ensure that there will be no voids in the annular space of the well. A request for approval of an alternate cement evaluation plan shall be submitted to the Division as part of the application for a permit to perform well stimulation treatment submitted under Section 1783.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 1784.2
1. New section filed 12-30-2014; operative 7-1-2015 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 3161(a), as amended by SB 4, Stats. 2014, c. 313 (Register 2015, No. 1).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY 1 (Register 2017, No. 24). Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3160, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106 and 3160, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 12-30-2014; operative 7/1/2015 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 3161(a), as amended by SB 4, Stats. 2014, c. 313 (Register 2015, No. 1).
2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2017, No. 24).