Original Directive 027, Shallow Fracturing Operations—Interim Controls, Restricted Operations, and Technical Review

Original Directive 027, Shallow Fracturing Operations—Interim Controls, Restricted Operations, and Technical Review January 31, 2006
The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB/Board) has approved this directive on January 31, 2006, original signed by M. N. McCrank, Q.C., P.Eng. Chairman
Information provided by industry to date shows that there may not always be a complete understanding of fracture propagation at shallow depths and that programs are not always subject to rigorous engineering design. … Effective immediately, licensees must not conduct fracturing operations at depths less than 200 m unless they have fully assessed all potential impacts prior to initiating a fracturing program.

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