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Board approves pooling orders, accepts Alton Coal settlement and OKs pilot spacing; several orders continued for Feb. 26 finalization
Summary
The Board of Oil, Gas and Mining on Jan. 22 approved multiple compulsory‑pooling orders, accepted an Alton Coal settlement and approved pilot spacing for Lower Mancos appraisal, while continuing several matters for final orders in February because of notice issues.
The Board of Oil, Gas and Mining took a series of formal actions Jan. 22. The board recorded votes approving hearing‑examiner recommendations, accepting a settlement, and approving several operator‑requested spacing/pooling arrangements; several matters were continued for final order signing in February because the required 30‑day published notice window had not yet fully closed in a handful of cases.
Key actions (at a glance)
- Docket 2025‑002 (Cause 132‑66) — Ovintiv USA Inc., request for agency action (compulsory pooling): Board approved the hearing‑examiner’s recommended order, including imposition of a 300% non‑consent penalty as recommended by the hearing examiner. The order will be signed and transmitted to counsel.
- Docket 2025‑003 (Cause 132‑67) — Ovintiv USA Inc.: Board approved the…
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