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Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.147.2153 Existing Class I, II (except enhanced recovery and hydrocarbon storage) and III wells authorized by rule

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Maximum injection pressure. The owner or operator shall limit injection pressure to the lesser of:

(a) A value which will not exceed the operating requirements of § 144.28(f)(3)(i) or (ii) as applicable or

(b) A value for well head pressure calculated by using the following formula:

Pm=(0.600–0.433 Sg)d

where:

Pm=injection pressure at the well head in pounds per square inch

Sg=specific gravity of inject fluid (unitless)

d=injection depth in feet.

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