Carbon Dioxide Gas

Carbon Dioxide Gas

Definition(s)

Carbon Dioxide Gas

“Carbon dioxide gas” means noncombustible gas composed chiefly of carbon dioxide occurring naturally in underground rocks. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
BTEX

BTEX

Definition(s)

BTEX

“BTEX” means benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
BS&W

BS&W

Definition(s)

BS&W

Base sediment and water. Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries - Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards

BS&W

"BS&W" means basic sediment and water which is that portion of fluids and/or solids that settle in the bottom of storage tanks and/or treating vessels and is unsaleable to the first purchaser in its present form. BS&W usually consists of water, paraffin, sand, scale, rust, and other sediments. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. Regulations  

BS&W

“BS&W” means basic sediments and water. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
BLM

BLM

Definition(s)

BLM

“BLM” means the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Biopile

Biopile

Definition(s)

Biopile

“Biopile”, also known as biocell, bioheap, biomound or compost pile, means a pile of contaminated soils used to reduce concentrations of petroleum constituents in excavated soils through the use of biodegradation.  This technology involves heaping contaminated soils into piles or “cells” and stimulating aerobic microbial activity within the soils through the aeration or addition of minerals, nutrients and moisture. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Berm

Berm

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Berm

“Berm” means an embankment or ridge constructed to prevent the movement of liquids, sludge, solids or other materials. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Below-Grade Tank

Below-Grade Tank

Definition(s)

Below-Grade Tank

“Below-grade tank” means a vessel, excluding sumps and pressurized pipeline drip traps, where a portion of the tank's sidewalls is below the surrounding ground surface’s elevation.  Below-grade tank does not include an above ground storage tank that is located above or at the surrounding ground surface’s elevation and is surrounded by berms. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Background

Background

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Background

“Background” means, for purposes of ground water abatement plans only, the amount of ground water contaminants naturally occurring from undisturbed geologic sources or water contaminants occurring from a source other than the responsible person’s facility.  This definition does not prevent the director from requiring abatement of commingled plumes of pollution, does not prevent responsible persons from seeking contribution or other legal or equitable relief from other persons and does not preclude the director from exercising enforcement authority under any applicable statute, rule or common law. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Back Allowable

Back Allowable

Definition(s)

Back Allowable

“Back allowable” means the authorization for production of an underproduction resulting from pipeline proration. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
Approved Temporary Abandonment

Approved Temporary Abandonment

Definition(s)

Approved Temporary Abandonment

“Approved temporary abandonment” means the status of a well that is inactive, has been approved in accordance with 19.15.25.13 NMAC and is in compliance with 19.15.25.12 NMAC through 19.15.25.14 NMAC. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Application for Permit to Drill (APD)

Application for Permit to Drill (APD)

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APD

“APD” means application for permit to drill. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations Source: Deepwater Well Control Guidelines. IADC Guidelines
AFE

AFE

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AFE

“AFE” means authorization for expenditure. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
Adjoining Spacing Units

Adjoining Spacing Units

Definition(s)

Adjoining Spacing Units

“Adjoining spacing units” mean those existing or prospective spacing units in the same pool that are touching at a point or line on the subject spacing unit. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
Abatement Plan

Abatement Plan

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Abatement Plan

“Abatement plan” means a description of operational, monitoring, contingency and closure requirements and conditions for water pollution’s prevention, investigation and abatement. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations    
Abatement

Abatement

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Abatement

“Abatement” means the investigation, containment, removal or other mitigation of water pollution. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations      
Abate

Abate

Definition(s)

Abate

“Abate” means to investigate, contain, remove or mitigate water pollution. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations      
Treating Plant

Treating Plant

Definition(s)

Treating Plant

"Treating plant" means any plant permanently constructed or portable used for the purpose of wholly or partially reclaiming, treating, processing, or in any manner making tank bottoms or any other waste oils marketable. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Treating Plant

“Treating plant” means a plant constructed for the purpose of wholly or partially or being used wholly or partially for reclaiming, treating, processing or in any manner making tank bottoms or other waste oil marketable. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Tank Bottoms

Tank Bottoms

Definition(s)

Tank Bottoms

"Tank bottoms" means that accumulation of hydrocarbon material and other substances which settle naturally below crude oil in tanks and receptacles that are used in handling and storing of crude oil, and which accumulation contains basic sediment and water in an amount rendering it unsaleable to an ordinary crude oil purchaser; provided, that with respect to lease production and for lease storage tanks, a tank bottom shall be limited to that volume of the tank in which it is contained that lies below the bottom of the pipeline outlet thereto.  Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Tank Bottoms

“Tank bottoms” means that accumulation of hydrocarbon material and other substances that settles naturally below oil in tanks and receptacles that are used in oil’s handling and storing, and which accumulation contains in excess of two percent of BS&W; provided, however, that with respect to lease production and for lease storage tanks, a tank bottom shall be limited to that volume of the tank in which it is contained that lies below the bottom of the pipeline outlet to the tank. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  

Tank Bottoms

"Tank bottoms" means the liquids and/or solids in that portion of a storage facility below the sales line or connection that are unsaleable to the crude oil first purchaser in its present form. Tank bottoms may consist of a combination of several elements including, but not limited to, oil, BS&W, and treating fluids. Source: Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation, Oklahoma Administrative Code 165:10, February 2013. Regulations  

Tank Bottoms

A mixture of crude oil or lease condensate, water, and other substances that is concentrated at the bottom of producing lease tanks and pipeline storage tanks (commonly referred to as basic sediment and water or BS&W). Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations      
Spacing Unit

Spacing Unit

Definition(s)

Spacing Unit

“Spacing unit” means the area allocated to a well for the purpose of drilling for or producing petroleum; unité d’espacement. Source: Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act, S.C. 1988, c. 28, Canada, current to May 26, 2013. Legislation

Spacing Unit

“Spacing unit” means the area allocated to a well for the purpose of drilling for or producing oil or gas; unité d’espacement. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. O-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation

Spacing Unit

"Spacing unit" is the area in each pool which is assigned to a well for drilling, producing, and proration purposes in accordance with the commission's rules or orders. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Spacing Unit

“Spacing unit” means the area allocated to a well under a well spacing order or rule.  Under the Oil and Gas Act, NMSA 1978, Section 70-2-12(B)(10), the commission may fix spacing units without first creating proration units.  See Rutter & Wilbanks corp. v. oil conservation comm’n, 87 NM 286 (1975).  This is the area designated on form C-102. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Physical Environmental Conditions

Physical Environmental Conditions

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Physical Environmental Conditions

“Physical environmental conditions” means the meteorological, oceanographic and related physical conditions, including ice conditions, that might affect a work or activity that is subject to an authorization (conditions environnementales). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-315, February 2013. Regulations Source: Drilling and Production Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, March 31, 2011. Regulatory Guidance Source: Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations, SOR/2009-317, Canada, current to May 31, 2012. Regulations  

Physical Environmental Conditions

The meteorological, oceanographic and related physical conditions, including ice conditions, that might affect a work or activity. Note: DPR 1(1). Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance
Shut-In Pressure

Shut-In Pressure

Definition(s)

Shut-In Pressure

"Shut-in pressure" means the pressure noted at the wellhead when the well is completely shut in, not to be confused with bottom hole pressure. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Shut-In Pressure

“Shut-in pressure” means the gauge pressure noted at the wellhead when the well is completely shut-in, not to be confused with bottom hole pressure. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Saltwater Handling Facility

Saltwater Handling Facility

Definition(s)

Saltwater Handling Facility

"Saltwater handling facility" means and includes any container such as a pit, tank, or pool, whether covered or uncovered, used for the handling, storage, disposal of deleterious substances obtained, or used, in connection with the drilling or operation of wells. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  
Regional Office

Regional Office

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Regional Office

“Regional office” means, in respect of a work place, the regional office of the Canada Oil and Gas Lands Administration, formed under the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources and the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, for the administrative region of that Administration in which the work place is situated (bureau régional). Source: Canada Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, February 2013. Regulations Source: Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/87-612, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Regulations
Recomplete

Recomplete

Definition(s)

Recomplete

“Recomplete” means the subsequent completion of a well in a different pool from the pool in which it was originally completed. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations

Recomplete

"Recomplete" means the subsequent completion of a well in a different pool. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  
Proration Unit For Gas

Proration Unit For Gas

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Proration Unit For Gas

"Proration unit for gas" consists of such geographical area as may be prescribed by special pool rules issued by the commission. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  
Proration Schedule

Proration Schedule

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Proration Schedule

"Proration schedule" means the periodic order of the commission authorizing the production, purchase, and transportation of oil or of natural gas from the various units of oil or of natural gas proration in allocated pools. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Proration Schedule

“Proration schedule” means the division orders authorizing the production, purchase and transportation of oil, casinghead gas and gas from the various units of oil or of gas in allocated pools. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Proration Month

Proration Month

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Proration Month

"Proration month" means the calendar month which shall begin at seven a.m. on the first day of such month and end at seven a.m. on the first day of the next succeeding month. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Proration Month

“Proration month” means the calendar month that begins at 7:00 a.m. on the first day of the month and ends at 7:00 a.m. on the first day of the next succeeding month. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Proration Day

Proration Day

Definition(s)

Proration Day

"Proration day" consists of twenty-four consecutive hours which shall begin at seven a.m. and end at seven a.m. on the following day. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Proration Day

“Proration day” consists of 24 consecutive hours that begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 a.m. on the following day Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  
Pressure Maintenance

Pressure Maintenance

Definition(s)

Pressure Maintenance

"Pressure maintenance" means the injection of gas or other fluid into a reservoir, either to increase or maintain the existing pressure in such reservoir or to retard the natural decline in the reservoir pressure. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations  

Pressure Maintenance

“Pressure maintenance” means the injection of gas or other fluid into a reservoir, either to maintain the reservoir’s existing pressure or to retard the reservoir pressure’s natural decline. Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations  

Pressure Maintenance

The injection of fluid into the reservoir for the purpose of maintaining the reservoir pressure at or near the bubble point or other critical pressure wherein fluid injection volumes are not sufficient to refill existing reservoir voidage in the approved project area and displace oil that would not be displaced by primary recovery operations. Source: Oil and Gas Division, Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, February 2013. Regulations  
Overage Or Overproduction

Overage Or Overproduction

Definition(s)

Overage Or Overproduction

"Overage or overproduction" means the amount of oil or the amount of natural gas produced during a proration period in excess of the amount authorized on the proration schedule. Source: Oil and gas Conservation, North Dakota Administrative Code, Chapter 43-02-03, April 2012. Regulations