Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 522 - Oil and Gas
DRILLING
Section 522.275 - Directional drilling

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 522.275

Current through February 27, 2024

1. Except for wells which are intentionally deviated, all wells must be drilled as nearly vertically as possible by normal, prudent and practical drilling operations. No interval in an oil well may be opened to the wellbore closer than 330 feet from the outer boundary of the lease on which the well is located, and no interval in a gas well may be opened to the well bore closer than 660 feet from the outer boundary of the lease on which the well is located.

2. Plans for directional drilling must be approved by the division before the drilling is begun. Upon completion of the well, a complete directional survey of the well, including a plat obtained by methods used for surveying wells must be filed with the division.

3. Deviation from the plan is permitted without the approval of the division for short distances to straighten the hole, sidetrack junk or correct other mechanical difficulties.

[Div. of Mineral Res., § 213, eff. 12-20-79]-(NAC A by Dep't of Minerals, 7-22-87)

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