N.D. Admin. Code 43-02-05-09

Current through Supplement No. 393, July, 2024

Section 43-02-05-09 - Pressure limitations

Injection pressure at the wellhead shall not exceed a maximum authorized injection pressure which shall be calculated so as to assure that the pressure in the injection zone during injection does not initiate new fracture or propagate existing fractures in the confining zones. In no case shall injection pressure initiate fractures in the confining zones or cause the movement of injection or formation fluids into an unauthorized zone or underground source of drinking water.

N.D. Admin Code 43-02-05-09

Effective November 1, 1982; amended effective May 1, 1992.

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 368, April 2018, effective 4/1/2018.

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 376, April 2020, effective 4/1/2020.

General Authority: NDCC 38-08-04(2)

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-08-04(2)