Kentucky Statutes 349.100 – Preservation of strings of casing in producing wells
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If any coalbed methane well produces coalbed methane, all coal-protecting strings of casing shall remain in place during the life of the well. The top ends of all the strings shall be provided with casing heads or other suitable devices that will allow the free passage of coalbed methane and prevent filling the annular spaces outside the casing with dirt or debris.
Effective: July 13, 2004
History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 20, effective July 13, 2004.
Effective: July 13, 2004
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 349.100
- Coalbed methane: means gas produced from a reservoir found in a coalbed, a mined-out area, or gob. See Kentucky Statutes 349.010
- Well: means any borehole, shaft driven, or hole dug, drilled, deepened, converted or reopened for the purpose of capturing or producing coalbed methane for sale or use. See Kentucky Statutes 349.010
History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 20, effective July 13, 2004.