S.C. Code Regs. § § 121-8.18

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 121-8.18 - Chemical Treatment and Fracturing

A. Wells shall not be chemically treated, or fractured, until the permission of the Commission is obtained. Each well shall be treated, or fractured in such a manner as will not cause injury to the formation, or result in water encroachment into the oil or gas formation, or cause injury to any USDW, and necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent injury to the casing. Routine chemical treatments for corrosion control shall be excluded from this requirement. If chemical treating, or fracturing results in irreparable injury to the well, the well shall be properly plugged and abandoned.

B. Within thirty (30) days after the chemical treatment or fracturing of a well, a report shall be filed by the operator, on forms provided by the Commission, setting forth in detail the method used in treating or fracturing the well.

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