Code of Federal Regulations > Title 30 > Chapter II > Part 250 > Subpart K - Subpart K—Oil and Gas Production Requirements

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

GENERAL

§ 250.1150 - What are the general reservoir production requirements?

WELL TESTS AND SURVEYS

§ 250.1151 - How often must I conduct well production tests?

§ 250.1152 - How do I conduct well tests?

§§ 250.1153-250.1155 - §[Reserved]

APPROVALS PRIOR TO PRODUCTION

§ 250.1156 - What steps must I take to receive approval to produce within 500 feet of a unit or lease line?

§ 250.1157 - How do I receive approval to produce gas-cap gas from an oil reservoir with an associated gas cap?

§ 250.1158 - How do I receive approval to downhole commingle hydrocarbons?

PRODUCTION RATES

§ 250.1159 - May the Regional Supervisor limit my well or reservoir production rates?

FLARING, VENTING, AND BURNING HYDROCARBONS

§ 250.1160 - When may I flare or vent gas?

§ 250.1161 - When may I flare or vent gas for extended periods of time?

§ 250.1162 - When may I burn produced liquid hydrocarbons?

§ 250.1163 - How must I measure gas flaring or venting volumes and liquid hydrocarbon burning volumes, and what records must I maintain?

§ 250.1164 - What are the requirements for flaring or venting gas containing H2S?

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

§ 250.1165 - What must I do for enhanced recovery operations?

§ 250.1166 - What additional reporting is required for developments in the Alaska OCS Region?

§ 250.1167 - What information must I submit with forms and for approvals?