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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?

Montney Spacing Changes, MWHIP Audits and ER Scheme VRR Amendments

MWHIP

Jul 1, 2015

This July 2015 newsletter summarizes regulatory changes affecting Montney oil and gas wells in Alberta, including the release of Subsurface Order No. 1A and related spacing implications. It also discusses AER audits of assigned maximum wellhead injection pressure values for enhanced recovery schemes, authorization issues for disposal into undisposed Crown mineral rights, enhanced recovery scheme VRR amendments, and LLR program implementation reminders.

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