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From the Archive:

Is well classification determined solely by gas-oil ratio (GOR)?

Can a gas well produce oil and still remain classified as a gas well?

Can historical well classifications be evaluated using today's rules?

What is one of the most common misconceptions about well classification?

GPP Changes, LLR Updates and Reservoir Containment Requirements

Off-Target Wells

Sep 30, 2015

This October 2015 newsletter covers AER Bulletin 2015-29 and changes to the issuance of Good Production Practice, including how GPP may be applied for wells outside existing pool boundaries. It also highlights updates to the LMR/LLR process, Saskatchewan electronic application submissions through IRIS, well spacing and production allowables training, offset casing collapse pressure reviews for disposal and ER schemes, ERP audits, reservoir containment feedback, and OGC packer isolation testing requirements.

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