Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 36 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 36.22 - OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION
Subchapter 36.22.14 - Underground Injection Control
Rule 36.22.1419 - TUBINGLESS COMPLETIONS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) After the effective date of these regulations, tubingless completions or annular injection wells, or wells not equipped to inject through tubing below a packer or other suitable sealing device in the annulus will not be permitted.
(2) Exceptions to this requirement will be granted for existing wells in a board approved enhanced recovery or pressure maintenance project where the applicant can demonstrate that it is practically or economically not feasible to equip such wells with tubing and packer.
(3) Mechanical integrity testing and monitoring requirements will be required more frequently and be more stringent for wells permitted as an exception to this rule.
82-11-111, MCA; IMP, 82-11-111, 82-11-121, 82-11-123, 82-11-124, 82-11-127, 82-11-137, MCA;
