From the Archive:
Regulatory Intelligence
Does solution gas stimulation require Directive 065 approval?
Category:
Reservoir and Wells
Research Basis
Archive Period
2015-2025
Records Reviewed
71
Primary Topics
D065; D056; solution gas stimulation; temporary injection; EOR; sweet gas; well stimulation
Current Reference
AER Directive 065; AER Directive 056; AER Manual 012; AER Directive 060
Common Question
Does solution gas stimulation require Directive 065 approval?
Archive Findings
Historical records indicated that, in this specific example, a D065 approval was not needed for the specific 2019 proposal because it was one-time well stimulation using sweet solution gas, limited to 7 days and 28 e3m3/d, and was not EOR or emergency temporary gas injection.
If the purpose, gas, rate, duration, repeat use, or EOR connection changes, the conclusion can change.
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Engineering Insight
Document purpose, gas composition, rate, duration, wells/events, and why the activity is not EOR or temporary injection. Re-check approvals if any fact changes.
Current Guidance
Use Directive 065 for reservoir approvals. Check Directive 056/Manual 012 for equipment or facility changes and Directive 060 for flaring, venting, or incineration.
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