§ 78.85. Cement standards.

 (a)  The operator shall use cement that will resist degradation by chemical and physical conditions in the well.

 (b)  The operator shall permit the cement to set to a minimum compressive strength of 350 pounds per square inch (psi) in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute’s API Specification 10. The operator shall permit the cement to set for a minimum period of 8 hours prior to the resumption of actual drilling.

 (c)  Where special cement or additives are used, the operator may request approval from the Department to reduce the cement setting time specified in subsection (b).

Source

   The provisions of this §  78.85 adopted July 28, 1989, effective July 29, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 3229.

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  78.81 (relating to general provisions); 25 Pa. Code §  78.102 (relating to criteria for approval of inactive status); and 25 Pa. Code §  78.103 (relating to annual monitoring of inactive wells).


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