Okla. Stat. tit. 52, § 52-238
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Conservation of gas
Official statutory text
Whenever natural gas in commercial quantities, or a gas-bearing
stratum, known to contain natural gas in such quantity, is
encountered in any well drilled for oil or gas in this state, such
gas shall be confined to its original stratum until such time as the
same can be produced and utilized without waste, and all such strata
shall be adequately protected from infiltrating waters. Any
unrestricted flow of natural gas in excess of two million
(2,000,000) cubic feet per twenty-four (24) hours shall be
considered a commercial quantity thereof; provided, that if in the
opinion of the Corporation Commission, gas of a lesser quantity
shall be of commercial value, said Commission shall have authority
to require the conservation of said gas in accordance with the
provisions of this act; and provided, further, the gauge of the
capacity of any gas well shall not be taken until such well has been
allowed an open flow for the period of three (3) days.
stratum, known to contain natural gas in such quantity, is
encountered in any well drilled for oil or gas in this state, such
gas shall be confined to its original stratum until such time as the
same can be produced and utilized without waste, and all such strata
shall be adequately protected from infiltrating waters. Any
unrestricted flow of natural gas in excess of two million
(2,000,000) cubic feet per twenty-four (24) hours shall be
considered a commercial quantity thereof; provided, that if in the
opinion of the Corporation Commission, gas of a lesser quantity
shall be of commercial value, said Commission shall have authority
to require the conservation of said gas in accordance with the
provisions of this act; and provided, further, the gauge of the
capacity of any gas well shall not be taken until such well has been
allowed an open flow for the period of three (3) days.
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