ND SB2287

Reduces the initial flaring period for gas produced with crude oil from one year to ninety days from the date of first production.

Requires wells to be capped, connected to a gas gathering line, or equipped with an electrical generator or collection system that captures at least seventy-five percent of gas and natural gas liquids for beneficial use after the ninety-day period ends.

Authorizes the Industrial Commission to approve other value-added processes that reduce flare volume or intensity by more than sixty percent as an alternative compliance method.

Imposes royalty payments and gross production tax on flared gas for well operators in violation of the section, with the Industrial Commission authorized to determine flared gas value.

Allows producers to obtain an exemption if hydrocarbon gas being flared is fifty thousand cubic feet or less per day.