Meeting AER Initial Pressure Requirements

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) initial pressure requirements are met by analyzing a well test.

To meet these requirements:

1. Conduct a well test, such as a buildup or falloff test, and analyze the data. Analysis line extrapolations, or preferably, modeling can provide estimates of initial pressure. See Creating an Analysis for additional information.

2. Generate a PDF report. See Creating a Report for additional information.

3. Generate and submit a PAS TRG file paying special attention to the following:

• Verify that the Test Purpose field on the Test Data tab is set to Initial Test.
• Verify that the Test Interpretation Present field on the Test Data tab is set to Yes.*
  * – this field can be set to "No" in the rare case where the shut-in pressure changes less than 2 kPa/hr over a 6 hour period.
  

These settings change which fields are mandatory in other tabs:

• In the Analysis Input Parameters tab, select the most appropriate analysis or model from the drop down box. This action populates fields within the Analysis Input Parameters and Pressure Results Summary tabs.
• Ensure all gauge information is specified within the Gauges / Gauge Header tabs.

Note:

Acoustic well sounder (AWS) data cannot be used to determine the initial pool pressure (for the first well in a pool).