The rules set forth in Rule 400-8-1.01 et seq. shall govern the geologic storage of carbon dioxide.
- (1) In addition to the rules and regulations governing underground storage of carbon dioxide set forth in Rule 400-8-1-.01, et seq., the Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Practice and Procedure, Rule 400-7-1-.01, et seq. shall apply to underground storage of carbon dioxide.
- (2) Unless otherwise specified by the Supervisor, Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Onshore Lands Operations, Rule 400-1-1-.01, et seq., or Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Submerged Offshore Lands Operations, Rule 400-2-1-.01, et seq., whichever is applicable, shall apply to underground storage of carbon dioxide, with the exception of the following:
- (a) For Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Onshore Lands Operations, Rule 400-1-1-.01, et seq;
- 1. 400-1-1-.01 Applicability,
- 2. 400-1-1-.03 Repealed Rules, Special Field Rules, and Orders,
- 3. 400-1-1-.07 Determining and Naming Fields and Pools,
- 4. 400-1-2-.02 Spacing of Wells,
- 5. 400-1-5 Testing and Allowable,
- 6. 400-1-6-.01 General,
- 7. 400-1-6-.02 Protection of Oil and Gas,
- 8. 400-1-6-.03 Initial Bottom Hole Pressure Survey,
- 9. 400-1-6-.04 Pressure-Volume-Temperature Analysis,
- 10. 400-1-6-.05 Procedures for Multiple Completions,
- 11. 400-1-6-.06 Recompletion or Reworking,
- 12. 400-1-6-.07 Tanks or Tank Batteries,
- 13. 400-1-6-.12 Authorization for Permit to Clean Tanks
- 14. 400-1-7 Processing, and
- 15. 400-1-8 Transportation.
- (b) For Rules and Regulations of the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama Governing Submerged Offshore Lands Operations, Rule 400-2-1-.01, et seq;
- 1. 400-2-1-.01 Applicability,
- 2. 400-2-1-.03 Repealed Rules, Special Field Rules, and Orders,
- 3. 400-2-1-.07 Determining and Naming Fields and Pools,
- 4. 400-2-2-.02 Spacing of Wells,
- 5. 400-2-5 Testing and Allowable,
- 6. 400-2-6-.01 General,
- 7. 400-2-6-.02 Protection of Oil and Gas,
- 8. 400-2-6-.03 Initial Bottom Hole Pressure Survey,
- 9. 400-2-6-.04 Pressure-Volume-Temperature Analysis,
- 10. 400-2-6-.05 Procedures for Multiple Completions,
- 11. 400-2-6-.06 Recompletion or Reworking,
- 12. 400-2-6-.07 Subsurface Safety Devices,
- 13. 400-2-6-.08 Wellhead Equipment and Testing Procedures,
Author: S, Marvin Rogers
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §9-17-150 et seq.
History: New Rule: Published November 27, 2024; effective January 11, 2025.