S-34.1, r. 2 - Regulation respecting petroleum exploration, production and storage on land

Section 280 Disposition versions

2018-09-20

280. The authorization holder who temporarily closes a well must ensure

(1)  that the facilities and equipment installed in the well are compatible with what is planned in the permanent well or reservoir closure and site restoration plan;

(2)  that the facilities and equipment installed in the well are durable and corrosion-resistant;

(3)  the absence of communication of fluids between the geological formations;

(4)  the absence of leaks in joints and welds;

(5)  that the valve on the surface casing vent flow pipe is open and the vent is not blocked;

(6)  to install a hemispherical head plug or a blind flange with a needle valve to read the flow at each outlet of the wellhead, except the surface casing vent flow;

(7)  if applicable, to disconnect the wellhead flow pipe; and

(8)  to chain and lock the valves or remove the handles.

O.C. 1252-2018, s. 280.

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In force: 2018-09-20

280. The authorization holder who temporarily closes a well must ensure

(1)  that the facilities and equipment installed in the well are compatible with what is planned in the permanent well or reservoir closure and site restoration plan;

(2)  that the facilities and equipment installed in the well are durable and corrosion-resistant;

(3)  the absence of communication of fluids between the geological formations;

(4)  the absence of leaks in joints and welds;

(5)  that the valve on the surface casing vent flow pipe is open and the vent is not blocked;

(6)  to install a hemispherical head plug or a blind flange with a needle valve to read the flow at each outlet of the wellhead, except the surface casing vent flow;

(7)  if applicable, to disconnect the wellhead flow pipe; and

(8)  to chain and lock the valves or remove the handles.

O.C. 1252-2018, s. 280.