Regulatory Intelligence
When do shallow-fracturing restrictions affect the completion design?
Category:
Hydraulic Fracturing
Research Basis
Archive Period
2013-2016
Records Reviewed
9
Primary Topics
Directive 083; BGWP; nonsaline aquifer; water wells; top of bedrock; frac fluids
Current Reference
AER Directive 083; IRP 24; AER Directive 009; AER Directive 010
Common Question
When do shallow-fracturing restrictions affect the completion design?
Archive Findings
Directive 083 required risk assessment for hydraulic fracturing above or within 100 m below the BGWP.
It also set restrictions around water wells and the top of bedrock, and limited fluids where they may adversely affect nonsaline aquifers.
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Engineering Insight
Check BGWP, water wells, top of bedrock, vertical fracture growth, pathways, and fluid chemistry before locking in the frac design. Late checks can force redesign.
Current Guidance
Current Directive 083 should be used for current nonsaline aquifer, water-well, and surface-impact requirements.
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