New SWD Permitting Regulations Now Require Subsurface Formation Data
Effective June 1, operators applying for new or amended disposal well permits in the Permian must submit formation pressure and fracture gradient data as part of their applications. Regulators have raised the bar—and for those without reliable subsurface insight, clearing the hurdle will be challenging.
The good news? You don’t have to guess—or wait.
Our Subsurface Interval Pressure (SIP) dataset is now available through B3 Insight’s flagship platform, OilfieldH2O. Access monthly estimates of shallow formation pressure in injection across the Permian Basin, with historical data going back to 2017.
- View spatial & temporal pressure maps showing where pressure is building
- Time-series trends to track changes over time
- Well-level metrics to support localized or basin-wide decision-making
The SIP database is powered by a machine learning model, with historical data that’s calibrated to bottom-hole pressure measurements and updated every month. It gives you an accurate, estimation of formation pressures—so you can plan, permit, and inject with more confidence.
What it means for you:
- Faster permitting with ready-to-use subsurface pressure gradient estimates
- Fewer delays from data gaps, inconsistencies, or requests for additional information
- More confidence in your disposal planning and drilling operations
Whether you’re submitting your next permit or experiencing operating challenges due to increased pressures, B3 gives you the formation pressure data regulators are now asking for—and the foresight your team needs to keep moving.
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