AER Subsurface Orders, MRL Updates and Saskatchewan Allowables
Off-Target Wells
Sep 30, 2016
This October 2016 newsletter summarizes AER Bulletin 2016-28 and the release of subsurface orders affecting the Cardium Formation and coalbed methane in the Edmonton and Belly River groups. It also discusses AER MRL order reminders, Saskatchewan CCP and GPP considerations, non-compliance penalty assessment programs, revised Saskatchewan OIR18 processes, and OGC updates related to suspended and observation wells.
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