South Dakota Statutes

§ 45-9-38 — Findings of board requiring order for unit operation of a pool.

South Dakota § 45-9-38
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 45MINING, OIL AND GAS
Ch. 45-8OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 45-9-38 (2026).

Text

The Board of Minerals and Environment shall make an order providing for the unit operation of a pool or part thereof if it finds that:

(1)Such operation is reasonably necessary to increase substantially the ultimate recovery of oil or gas; and (2) The value of the estimated additional recovery of oil or gas exceeds the estimated additional cost incident to conducting such operations.

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Related

Application of Koch Exploration Co.
387 N.W.2d 530 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1986)
32 case citations

Legislative History

SDC Supp 1960, § 42.0710 (2) as enacted by SL 1961, ch 211, § 1.

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