PURPOSE: In many instances tracts may be so small or shaped so that gas wells cannot be drilled on the tract in compliance with the general spacing rule. Pooling is closely related to spacing and refers to the integration of separately owned tracts, portions of tracts or interests to form a drilling unit. Voluntary or statutory pooling allows each owner to obtain a share of the oil and gas produced by the well on the pooled unit. This rule establishes the procedures for applying for an order for authorization of production pooling.

An application for an order by the council for authorization of production pooling shall follow the procedure as stated in section 259.110, RSMo.

AUTHORITY: section 259.110, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Sept. 12, 1973, effective Sept. 22, 1973. *Original authority: 259.110, RSMo 1965.