What type of information does the department require for a unit?
The department requires the proposed tract factors, how the tract factors were calculated in detail, technical information (such as net pay and structure mapping, cross sections, engineering and geophysical data) that explain the pool being unitized, the extent of the pool, presence of a gas cap and Alberta Energy and Utilities Board water flood application and project area approval. I have calculated the tract factors for my unit based only on remaining reserves in place. Is this acceptable? The basis for determining tract factors, particularly in a unit containing both Crown and freehold lands, must be equitable and technically justifiable. In some cases remaining reserves may be acceptable. However, the use of several parameters such as original hydrocarbon pore volume, remaining reserves and productivity is encouraged if they produce a better result. A formula that heavily penalizes undrilled lands or relies mainly on surface area is normally not acceptable to the department as the
