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2025 California Code
Public Resources Code - PRC
DIVISION 3 - OIL AND GAS
CHAPTER 1 - Oil and Gas Conservation
ARTICLE 3 - Well Stimulation
Section 3151.
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CA Pub Res Code § 3151 (2025)
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3151. “Base fluid” means the continuous phase fluid used in the makeup of a well stimulation treatment fluid, including, but not limited to, an acid stimulation treatment fluid or a hydraulic fracturing fluid. The continuous phase fluid may include, but is not limited to, water, and may be a liquid or a hydrocarbon or nonhydrocarbon gas. A well stimulation treatment may use more than one base fluid.
(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. (SB 4) Effective January 1, 2014.)
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