Kansas Statutes 55-161. Investigation of abandoned wells; integrity tests; costs
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 55-161
- Commission: means the state corporation commission. See Kansas Statutes 55-150
- Well: means a hole or penetration of the surface of the earth, drilled or recompleted for the purpose of:
(1) Producing oil or gas;
(2) injecting fluid, air or gas in the ground in connection with the exploration for or production of oil or gas;
(3) obtaining geological information in connection with the exploration for or production of oil or gas by taking cores or through seismic operations;
(4) disposing of fluids produced in connection with the exploration for or production of oil or gas;
(5) providing cathodic protection to prevent corrosion to lines, tanks or structures; or
(6) injecting or withdrawing natural gas. See Kansas Statutes 55-150
The commission shall investigate abandoned wells, and, based on actual or potential pollution problems, may select abandoned wells to be drilled out by the commission in order to test the integrity of the plugs. The cost of such testing shall be paid from the abandoned oil and gas well fund established pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. § 55-192, and amendments thereto.