To require the Secretary to establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to maximize the productive capacity of marginal wells and reservoirs.
What it does: Adds SEC. 9__. LOW-VOLUME GAS RESERVOIR RESEARCH PROGRAM on page 517, line 22
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)Adds SEC. 9__. LOW-VOLUME GAS RESERVOIR RESEARCH PROGRAM on page 517, line 22
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 9__. LOW-VOLUME GAS RESERVOIR RESEARCH PROGRAM.
Inserted: (a) Definitions of GIS.--In this section, the term "GIS" means geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component.
Inserted: (b) Program.--The Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to maximize the productive capacity of marginal wells and reservoirs.
Inserted: (c) Data Collection.--Under the program, the Secretary shall collect data on--
Inserted: (1) the status and location of marginal wells and gas reservoirs;
Inserted: (2) the production capacity of marginal wells and gas reservoirs;
Inserted: (3) the location of low-pressure gathering facilities and pipelines; and
Inserted: (4) the quantity of natural gas vented or flared in association with crude oil production.
Inserted: (d) Analysis.--Under the program, the Secretary shall--
Inserted: (1) estimate the remaining producible reserves based on variable pipeline pressures; and
Inserted: (2) recommend measures that will enable the continued production of those resources.
Inserted: (e) Study.--
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Inserted: (1) In general.--The Secretary may award a grant to an organization of States that contain significant numbers of marginal oil and natural gas wells to conduct an annual study of low-volume natural gas reservoirs.
Inserted: (2) Organization with no gis capabilities.--If an organization receiving a grant under paragraph (1) does not have GIS capabilities, the organization shall contract with an institution of higher education with GIS capabilities.
Inserted: (3) State geologists.--The organization receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall collaborate with the State geologist of each State being studied.
Inserted: (f) Public Information.--The Secretary may use the data collected and analyzed under this section to produce maps and literature to disseminate to States to promote conservation of natural gas reserves.
Inserted: (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section--
Inserted: (1) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
Inserted: (2) $450,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 and 2008.
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SA 984. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. Cornyn) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy; as follows:
On page 517, after line 22, insert the following:
SEC. 9__. LOW-VOLUME GAS RESERVOIR RESEARCH PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions of GIS.--In this section, the term “GIS” means geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component.
(b) Program.--The Secretary shall establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to maximize the productive capacity of marginal wells and reservoirs.
(c) Data Collection.--Under the program, the Secretary shall collect data on--
(1) the status and location of marginal wells and gas reservoirs;
(2) the production capacity of marginal wells and gas reservoirs;
(3) the location of low-pressure gathering facilities and pipelines; and
(4) the quantity of natural gas vented or flared in association with crude oil production.
(d) Analysis.--Under the program, the Secretary shall--
(1) estimate the remaining producible reserves based on variable pipeline pressures; and
(2) recommend measures that will enable the continued production of those resources.
(e) Study.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may award a grant to an organization of States that contain significant numbers of marginal oil and natural gas wells to conduct an annual study of low-volume natural gas reservoirs.
(2) Organization with no gis capabilities.--If an organization receiving a grant under paragraph (1) does not have GIS capabilities, the organization shall contract with an institution of higher education with GIS capabilities.
(3) State geologists.--The organization receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall collaborate with the State geologist of each State being studied.
(f) Public Information.--The Secretary may use the data collected and analyzed under this section to produce maps and literature to disseminate to States to promote conservation of natural gas reserves.
(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section--
(1) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
(2) $450,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 and 2008.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 22, 2005
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Senate amendment submitted
June 22, 2005
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 984 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Cornyn.(consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060)
June 22, 2005
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 984 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005
Amendment SA 984 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S7056-7061; text: CR S7060) To require the Secretary to establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to maximize the productive capacity of marginal wells and reservoirs.
June 22, 2005
Amendment SA 984 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2005