Unless otherwise specified by the Supervisor, an operator completing a well in a new oil or gas pool(s) shall perform an initial bottom hole pressure survey on said pool(s) prior to receiving a temporary allowable from the Supervisor. The bottom hole pressure survey shall be performed with a bottom hole pressure gauge and results of the survey shall be reported to the Supervisor. The bottom hole pressure survey shall be conducted for at least twenty-four (24) hours and in accordance with industry standards.

Author: State Oil and Gas Board

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-17-1, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.