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MS SB2427

MS SB2427
Onshore oil wells; require compliance with anchoring requirements to be determined by the State Oil and Gas Board.


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Require Onshore Wells To Comply, At A Minimum, With The Anchoring Requirements Of The Rig Manufacturer, The Anchoring Requirements Promulgated By The American Petroleum Institute Or An Equivalent Industry Standard As Determined By The State Oil And Gas Board; To Amend Section 53-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "onshore Well"; To Amend Section 53-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Board To Require Anchoring Certificates For Onshore Wells; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill addresses onshore oil well anchoring requirements in Mississippi by establishing new standards for securing oil drilling rigs. The legislation requires onshore wells to comply, at minimum, with anchoring requirements from either the rig manufacturer, the American Petroleum Institute (API), or an equivalent industry standard as determined by the State Oil and Gas Board. The bill defines an "onshore well" as a well located on lands not submerged under ocean waters or inland bays during mean high tide. It amends existing state law to create a new definition for "onshore well" and introduces the concept of an "anchoring certificate," which will be issued by the State Oil and Gas Board to demonstrate compliance with the new anchoring standards. The board is granted the authority to require these anchoring certificates for onshore wells, which is aimed at improving safety and standardization in oil well installation. By setting clear, minimum anchoring requirements, the bill seeks to reduce potential risks associated with improperly secured oil drilling equipment and ensure that wells are installed with appropriate stability and safety measures. The new requirements will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving industry stakeholders time to prepare for and implement the new standards.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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