La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § IX-307

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section IX-307 - Documents Supporting Application

A. An application filed pursuant to Section 271. 705(b)(1) of the FERC regulations shall contain the following information (such information to be submitted at the hearing scheduled pursuant to §309. A hereof):

1. a type log identifying the proposed definition of the recommended tight formation and a geologic-lithologic description of said formation;

2. a structure map drawn on the top of the recommended tight formation;

3. stratigraphic cross-section(s) to delineate the development of the recommended tight formation throughout the geographical area being requested;

4. in situ gas permeability calculated from core tests, flow tests, log interpretation, or other accepted engineering methods;

5. calculations which indicate that the stabilized production rate against atmospheric pressure of wells completed in the recommended tight formation prior to stimulation will not exceed the maximum allowable production rate set forth in Section 271. 705(b)(1)(ii) of the FERC regulations;

6. evidence to indicate that no well completed in the recommended tight formation will prior to the application of enhanced production techniques produce more than five barrels of crude oil per day (Crude oil is defined by Section 270. 102(b)(5) of the FERC regulations as a mixture of hydrocarbons that exists in the liquid phase in natural underground reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through surface separating facilities);

7. evidence to indicate that existing state and/or federal regulations will assure that development of the recommended tight formation will not adversely affect any fresh water aquifer that is or is expected to be used as a domestic or agricultural water supply;

8. a legible map depicting the geographical area requested as being underlain by the recommended tight formation together with a geographical description of such area. All wells which have produced natural gas from the recommended tight formation shall be clearly located and identified by operator, well number and name, and serial number on such map or on an appropriate attachment.

B. Application filed pursuant to Section 271. 705(b)(2) of the FERC regulations shall contain the following information (such information to be submitted at the hearing scheduled pursuant to §309. A hereof:

1. the information required in §307. A hereof;

2. description of the types and extent of enhanced production techniques which are expected to be used;

3. estimated expenditures in detail to be incurred in utilizing such techniques;

4. estimated production rate after application of enhanced production techniques and engineering and geological data to support such estimate;

5. economic analyses to substantiate that the price established in Section 271. 702(b) of the FERC regulations is necessary to provide reasonable incentives for production of natural gas from the recommended tight formation due to the costs associated with such production. The applicant shall provide in detail an explanation of all data and/or estimates used.

C. The commissioner may request additional information at any time prior to a determination by giving notice of such to the applicant.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § IX-307

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 6:513 (August 1980).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501.