Shut-in gas wells.

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  • (1) Under a mineral lease for oil and gas, gas is considered to be produced in paying quantities from a shut-in gas well if the shut-in gas well is capable of producing gas in paying quantities, but the gas cannot be marketed at a reasonable price due to existing marketing or transportation conditions.
  • (2)
    • (a) The division shall make rules establishing:
      • (i) a minimum rental or minimum royalty for a shut-in gas well that is considered to be producing gas in paying quantities; and
      • (ii) the basis upon which the minimum rental or minimum royalty shall be paid.
    • (b) The minimum rental or minimum royalty may not be less than twice the annual lease rental.




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