Public Resources Code - PRC
DIVISION 3. OIL AND GAS [3000 - 3865]
( Division 3 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. ) CHAPTER 1. Oil and Gas Conservation [3000 - 3473]
( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 93. ) ARTICLE 3. Well Stimulation [3150 - 3161]
( Article 3 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. ) 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.)