Back to Basics: Oil & Gas Well Spacing Regulation

When:  Apr 30, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM (MT)
Associated with  Calgary Section


Back to Basics:
 Oil & Gas Well Spacing Regulation

Date: Tuesday, 30th of April 2019
Speaker: Robyn Swanson, C.E.T. P.Eng @ Benoit Regulatory Compliance
Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Cost:
Members: $45, Non-Members: $55, Student: $15


Abstract:

Spacing is fundamental to development and changes to the spacing regulations in Alberta have been occurring since 1931. Obviously, there have been many changes and with each change wells drilled under the previous rules and approvals were generally grandfathered. The spacing regulations have remained largely unchanged since October 2011. However, in February 2015 the AER issued their first Subsurface Order in the Montney. The subsurface orders are intended to provide maximum flexibility in developing emerging resource plays.

This presentation will cover the various layers of spacing currently in place, how they pertain to horizontal versus vertical drilling development in and outside the subsurface orders and when a Directive 065 application is required to ensure your well is drilled on target and in compliance with the existing spacing regulation and approval.

Speaker Bio:

Robyn Swanson is of and a partner in Benoit Regulatory Compliance. Since 2000, Robyn has prepared and overseen thousands of applications, she has also rectified numerous compliance related issues on behalf of operators. Previous industry experience includes field technologist in Drayton Valley, developing and teaching petroleum engineering courses (NAIT and corporate training), business development and exploitation, well test analysis, and preparing AER and Alberta Environment filings for large and small oil and gas producers. Her extensive knowledge and expertise have made her a recognized expert in regulatory and compliance related issues. Robyn is a member in good standing of APEGA and ASET.

 
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Location

Calgary Petroleum Club
Devonian Room
Calgary, AB
Canada