M-13.1, r. 1 - Regulation respecting petroleum, natural gas and underground reservoirs

Section 112 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

112. An application for a lease to operate an underground reservoir, in addition to the requirements in sections 81 and 82, must contain the following information certified by an engineer who can prove training or experience in geology:

(1)  the technical description of the characteristics of the reservoir, indicating

(a)  the type of underground reservoir and a description of the characteristics of the rock in which the reservoir will be laid out;

(b)  the size of the reservoir and its plane projection;

(c)  the depth to which the reservoir will be laid out;

(d)  the porosity, permeability and saturation in water of the reservoir, if applicable;

(e)  the temperature of the reservoir;

(f)  the absolute static initial pressure of the reservoir, if applicable;

(g)  an analysis of fluids and gases depending on the temperature and pressure of the reservoir;

(h)  the usable capacity of the reservoir at its operating pressure;

(2)  the technical description of the characteristics of the roof of the reservoir, which must indicate the characteristics identified in paragraph 1, with the necessary modifications;

(3)  a description of the protective perimetre, which must comply with section 114;

(4)  a summary of exploration, development and infrastructure work carried out in the reservoir before applying for a lease;

(5)  the development program of the reservoir.

O.C. 1539-88, s. 112; O.C. 1381-2009, s. 55.