Section 20.25.270. Initial reservoir properties.

	(a)  The operator shall determine the initial reservoir pressure in each new pool before regular production. The results must be reported to the commission on a Reservoir Pressure Report (Form 10-412).  
	(b)  The operator shall obtain fluid samples from each new pool at the time of discovery or before regular production and determine  
		(1) the crude oil composition assay;  
		(2) pressure, volume, and temperature properties of the crude oil; and  
		(3) the solution or non-associated gas composition assay.  
	(c)  Sampling and analysis must be conducted and reported in accordance with good oil field engineering practices. Reports must be submitted to the commission within 45 days following the completion of the determinations required in (b) of this section.  
	(d)  The operator shall determine within three months after discovery of each new oil pool the original solution gas-oil ratio by a well test conducted in a manner approved by the commission. The operator shall report the results on the Well Status Report and Gas-Oil Ratio Tests (Form 10-409) within 45 days after the test.  

Authorities

31.05.030

Notes

Authority

AS 31.05.030

History

Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152