{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"3190.3","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 3190.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OIL AND GAS [3000. - 3865.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Oil and Gas Conservation [3000. - 3473.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3.6. Gravity-Based Energy Storage Well Pilot Program [3190. - 3190.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-3.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 419, Sec. 1.   (SB 567)   Effective January 1, 2026.   Repealed as of January 1, 2035, pursuant to Section 3190.9.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>(a) For purposes of this section, “plan” means the plan required pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/prc/3206\">3206</a>.</p><p>(b) An idle well that is authorized for use as a gravity-based energy storage well shall be identified in any plan or update to a plan. Identification of the idle well as a gravity-based energy storage well within the plan or update to the plan shall constitute the elimination of an idle well for purposes of compliance with plan requirements.</p><p>(c) A gravity-based energy storage well that ceases to be operated as a gravity-based energy storage well may be incorporated as an idle well in any plan or update to a plan and subject to the plan elimination requirements.</p><p>(d) An idle well that is authorized for use as a gravity-based energy storage well remains subject to the requirements of Section <a href=\"/prc/3205.3\">3205.3</a>.</p>","text":"(a) For purposes of this section, “plan” means the plan required pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 3206. (b) An idle well that is authorized for use as a gravity-based energy storage well shall be identified in any plan or update to a plan. Identification of the idle well as a gravity-based energy storage well within the plan or update to the plan shall constitute the elimination of an idle well for purposes of compliance with plan requirements. (c) A gravity-based energy storage well that ceases to be operated as a gravity-based energy storage well may be incorporated as an idle well in any plan or update to a plan and subject to the plan elimination requirements. (d) An idle well that is authorized for use as a gravity-based energy storage well remains subject to the requirements of Section 3205.3.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/gravity-based-energy-storage-well-pilot-program-3190-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}