New Mexico § 71-9A-4 Well repurposed for energy storage; beneficial use

New Mexico Statutes

§ 71-9A-4 — Well repurposed for energy storage; beneficial use

New Mexico § 71-9A-4

Ch. 71Energy and Minerals

Art. 9AWell Repurposing

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 71-9A-4 (2026).

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A.An oil or gas well that is authorized by the energy, minerals and natural resources department pursuant to the Well Repurposing Act to be used for energy storage and that is actively operated for energy storage shall not be considered an inactive or abandoned well and shall be considered a well that is being used for beneficial purposes.

B.If an oil or gas well authorized for energy storage ceases storage operations for twelve months or longer, the well shall be plugged and abandoned pursuant to state law and rules issued by the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department.

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A. An oil or gas well that is authorized by the energy, minerals and natural resources department pursuant to the Well Repurposing Act to be used for energy storage and that is actively operated for energy storage shall not be considered an inactive or abandoned well and shall be considered a well that is being used for beneficial purposes. B. If an oil or gas well authorized for energy storage ceases storage operations for twelve months or longer, the well shall be plugged and abandoned pursuant to state law and rules issued by the oil conservation division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department.