Low pressure well

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016095",
  "term": "Low pressure well",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Low Pressure Well",
  "definition": "Well that satisfies at least one of the following conditions: (1) The static pressure at the wellhead following fracturing but prior to the onset of flowback is less than the flow line pressure; (2) The pressure of flowback fluid immediately before it enters the flow line, as determined under § 60.5432a, is less than the flow line pressure; or (3) Flowback of the fracture fluids will not occur without the use of artificial lift equipment.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "85 FR 57398; 40 CFR 60.5430a (CFR 2021); 40 CFR 60.5430b (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/low-pressure-well/"
}