Well Reclassification and Completion Application
Apply for authorization:
- To reclassify a well in Saskatchewan when the product produced by the well or the role of the well changes.
- To recomplete a well in Saskatchewan if a new well completion is added after the initial completion.
1. Guidance
Regulations to reclassify or recomplete a well in Saskatchewan after a well is initially completed can be found in The Oil and Gas Conservation Regulations, 2012.
For more information see Guideline PNG024: Reclassification and Recompletion.
Also see the following Directives and Guidelines for additional regulatory requirements for your reclassification or recompletion authorization application:
2. Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have an IRIS account and the appropriate permissions assigned by your IRIS Security Administrator.
- Have ownership of the well or agreements in place to perform operations on the well.
- Determine whether the proposed changes to the well are standalone, or part of a proposed or existing reservoir project application.
- Complete the public notice process, where applicable, as outlined in:
3. How To Apply
There are two methods for applying for a reclassification or recompletion authorization:
- If the reclassification or recompletion is for a standalone well that is not part of a reservoir application, complete the following steps:
- Ensure the eligibility criteria are met.
- Complete the Reclassification/Recompletion Application Form (standalone).
- Compile the applicable supporting documentation in accordance with the Guideline PNG024: Reclassification and Recompletion.
- Log in to IRIS and complete the appropriate application process for authorization and attach the required documents as separate files.
NOTE: If an application is to both reclassify and recomplete the well, either application type can be selected to submit the application.
- If the reclassification or recompletion is required as part of a reservoir application, complete the following steps:
- Ensure the eligibility criteria are met.
- Depending on the reservoir application type, complete the requirements set out for:
- Waterflood
- Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
- Spacing Modification
- Commingling
- Storage Projects
- Complete and attach the Reclassification/Recompletion Form (part of reservoir) as part of the Reservoir Application.
- Include all applicable supporting documentation in accordance with the Guideline PNG024.
- Log in to IRIS and complete the appropriate application process and attach the required documents.
NOTE: If a reservoir application is submitted, the reclassification/recompletion detail is to be attached if required (if existing wells are to be reclassed or recompleted as part of that reservoir application) and a separate reclassification/recompletion form is not required.
The applicant will be notified through IRIS whether the application for authorization is approved or denied.
5. Further Information
- The operator must report when they physically complete the recompletion or reclassification of the well.
- Authorizations are valid 1 year from date of issue.
- There can only be one pending status on a well. For example, if an authorization is provided for recompletion, and that action is not taken on the well, then at a later date an application is made to reclassify the well, the reclassification authorization will replace the existing recompletion approval.
- For plugging back a completion where the intent is to abandon the well, see Well Abandonment.