Is there an initial production test period for oil wells?
A new well completed outside of an approved project area is eligible for an initial 90-day test period, during which no daily production limit applies. Once the well reaches either 90 producing days or an oil volume, in m3, equals (DOA X 90) + 500, the test period is over. The producing days do not need to be consecutive. Following the test period, the GOR adjustment period applies. The form Production Allowable Report—Crude Oil is used to monitor production and must be completed and submitted to the Commission monthly. Detailed instructions and details on the retirement of overproduction can be found within the Instructions for the Production Allowable Report—Crude Oil.
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