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OK HB2177

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "2011 Shale Reservoir Development Act" to the "Extended Lateral Horizontal Well Development Act" and updates related statutory references.

  • Authorizes Corporation Commission to allow multiunit horizontal wells in targeted reservoirs as an alternative to creating new drilling and spacing units, with allocation of costs and production based on completion interval length.

  • Limits multiunit horizontal well development to targeted reservoirs only and grants Commission authority to adjust allocation factors based on testimony and evidence to prevent waste and protect correlative rights.

  • Modifies pooling requirements so owners in horizontal well unitization can participate in subsequent wells in targeted reservoirs, with specified procedures for participation and relinquishment of rights.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; 2011 Shale Reservoir Development Act; changing name of act; modifying certain development requirements; emergency.

Oil and Gas

Last Action

SA's received

3/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy3/3/2015
Energy and Natural Resources2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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