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SF0023

Wyoming Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission Amendments

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In one sentence

This law changes the name of the state's oil recovery commission, expands its mission to include natural gas, and directs it to work with the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources.

What it does

  • Changes the commission's name from the Enhanced and Improved Oil Recovery Commission to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission.
  • Clarifies the commission's mission to include work with gas recovery, gas technology, and both conventional and unconventional oil and gas reservoirs.
  • Specifies that the commission shall work with the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming.
  • Directs the commission to facilitate agreements between the School of Energy Resources and the oil and gas industry, allowing industry access to the School's expertise and work product in exchange for access to data and facilities.
  • Repeals portions of the law that required the commission to study carbon dioxide sources and uses.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission.
  • The School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming.
  • Oil and gas industry companies in Wyoming.

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not specify the exact financial terms of the agreements between the University and industry.
  • The source does not detail how the commission will measure the success of the technology transfer programs.

Plain language

Terms to know

Enhanced oil and gas recovery
All existing and potential technology to recover oil and gas beyond traditional primary and secondary methods, including technology to optimize development and recovery in new fields.
Conventional and unconventional reservoirs
Types of underground rock formations where oil and gas are stored, ranging from standard deposits to harder-to-reach sources.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: SF0023 Effective : 7/1/2015 LSO No.: 15LSO-0244 Enrolled Act No.: SEA 16 Chapter No.: 39 Prime Sponsor: Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Interim Committee Catch Title: Enhanced oil recovery commission amendments. Subject: E nhanced oil recovery commission-name and mission. Summary/Major Elements: Changes the name of the Enhanced and Improved Oil Recovery Commission to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission and removes references to any “institute.” Clarifies the mission of the Commission to include work with gas recovery, gas technology and both conventional and unconventional oil and gas rese rvoirs. Previously, the law did not expressly include work with gas- related projects and technology. Specifies the Commission shall work with the School of Energy Resourc es at the University of Wyoming. Specifies that the Commission shall facilitate agreements between the School of Energy Resources and the oil and gas industry through which industry is allowed access to the School’ s expertise and work product while the School gains access to industry data and facilities. Repeals portions of the law guiding the Commission and which would require study into carbon dioxide sources and uses. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-1-0-02015-02-20 · House59 yes 0 no
Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02015-02-11 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-0-1-0-02015-01-16 · Senate29 yes 0 no
Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02015-01-14 · Senate5 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0016 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0016House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0016Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0016LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-1-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-0-1-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - MineralsSenate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO