# Oil & Gas Field Operations **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/oil-gas-field-operations/13.md?page=7 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Loving & Ward Co:How do I find out who is drilling?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/loving-ward-co-how-do-i-find-out-who-is-drilling/48467)
**Author:** [@TicaBeth](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TicaBeth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/loving-ward-co-how-do-i-find-out-who-is-drilling/48467 "2019-07-16T02:46:35Z")
Hi! I’ve inherited mineral rights in Loving and Ward counties. I would greatly appreciate information on how to learn who is currently drilling there. Many thanks in advance! --- ## [Oilfield Flares](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oilfield-flares/48366)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oilfield-flares/48366 "2019-07-12T16:43:06Z")
This article by HSE Now explains the need to produce more oil… --- ## [Directional Drilling from downtown Houston at Chevron, Hess](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/directional-drilling-from-downtown-houston-at-chevron-hess/48363)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/directional-drilling-from-downtown-houston-at-chevron-hess/48363 "2019-07-12T16:31:19Z")
This article by the Journal of Petroleum Technology explains how Chevron is increasing its Permian Basin drilling and production… --- ## [Monthly U.S. crude oil imports from OPEC fall to a 30-year low](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monthly-u-s-crude-oil-imports-from-opec-fall-to-a-30-year-low/48235)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monthly-u-s-crude-oil-imports-from-opec-fall-to-a-30-year-low/48235 "2019-07-09T19:34:50Z")
This report by the Energy Information Administration shows why the US is far less reliant on OPEC… https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=39852 --- ## [90% of U.S. natural gas was produced domestically](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/90-of-u-s-natural-gas-was-produced-domestically/48231)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/90-of-u-s-natural-gas-was-produced-domestically/48231 "2019-07-09T19:25:16Z")
This report by the Energy Information Administration breaks down the natural gas industry… https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=40052 --- ## [Global energy demands are rising](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/global-energy-demands-are-rising/47580)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/global-energy-demands-are-rising/47580 "2019-06-24T18:46:24Z")
The Journal of Petroleum Technology explains why the demand for natural gas is increasing… --- ## [Directional Drilling Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/directional-drilling-question/47641)
**Author:** [@jwm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jwm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 11:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/directional-drilling-question/47641 "2019-06-27T11:23:42Z")
Newbie question here. I own an overriding royalty interest (ORRI) in the south half of the northeast quarter (S/2NE4) of Section 25 in Township 21 South Range 34 East in Lea County, NM. There are three permitted directio… --- ## [WI Owner Force Pooled in an Uneconomic Well (OK )](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wi-owner-force-pooled-in-an-uneconomic-well-ok/47582)
**Author:** [@frankadvisor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/frankadvisor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wi-owner-force-pooled-in-an-uneconomic-well-ok/47582 "2019-06-25T20:05:25Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right section, please direct me if I need to post this in a different section. We are a working interest owner in a well in Oklahoma in which the WI owners were force pooled. The well produce… --- ## [U.S. crude oil pipeline capacity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/u-s-crude-oil-pipeline-capacity/46739)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/u-s-crude-oil-pipeline-capacity/46739 "2019-05-30T20:14:57Z")
Here is a look at EIA’s new database on pipeline capacities and then future capacities per region… https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=39672 --- ## [EOR and Shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eor-and-shale/46679)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eor-and-shale/46679 "2019-06-13T20:11:09Z")
The Journal of Petroleum Technology explores the advances in the Enhanced Oil Recovery method and its impact on future oil production… --- ## [Weatherford plans Chapter 11 Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weatherford-plans-chapter-11-bankruptcy/46729)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/weatherford-plans-chapter-11-bankruptcy/46729 "2019-05-30T18:03:23Z")
Journal of Petroleum Technology explains the financial trouble that Weatherford faces… --- ## [Texas money reaches Canada's oil patch as majors exit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-money-reaches-canadas-oil-patch-as-majors-exit/47142)
**Author:** [@NARO\_Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/NARO_Texas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-money-reaches-canadas-oil-patch-as-majors-exit/47142 "2019-06-11T20:24:58Z")
--- ## [Evolution of Hydraulic Fracturing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/evolution-of-hydraulic-fracturing/46941)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/evolution-of-hydraulic-fracturing/46941 "2019-06-05T16:35:24Z")
The Journal of Petroleum explores the evolution of hydraulic fracturing… --- ## [Production data and first royalty check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-data-and-first-royalty-check/46811)
**Author:** [@rollin\_stoner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rollin_stoner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-data-and-first-royalty-check/46811 "2019-06-01T20:16:32Z")
First well started production in July 2013 then 2nd well started April 2014 yet my cousin tells me his first royalty check was Nov-Dec 2014 range. That timing sounds proper for the 2nd well but I can’t figure out why che… --- ## [Looking for Fracturing Sand That Is Cheap and Local](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-fracturing-sand-that-is-cheap-and-local/46676)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-fracturing-sand-that-is-cheap-and-local/46676 "2019-05-29T23:00:00Z")
The Journal of Petroleum Technology explores how unconventional sand sizes are breaking into the market. --- ## [Is uncoventional oil production becoming more efficient?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-uncoventional-oil-production-becoming-more-efficient/46674)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-uncoventional-oil-production-becoming-more-efficient/46674 "2019-05-29T18:50:19Z")
The Journal of Petroleum Technology explores the impact of pricing on breakeven numbers… --- ## [Crude oil grade](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crude-oil-grade/46659)
**Author:** [@rtramfield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rtramfield)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crude-oil-grade/46659 "2019-05-29T13:37:36Z")
Does anyone know the grade for crude oil recovered and sold from McClain County, Oklahoma? Western Oklahoma Intermediate? --- ## [Question about Texas RRC Viewer Map](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-about-texas-rrc-viewer-map/46199)
**Author:** [@dogslobber](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dogslobber)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-about-texas-rrc-viewer-map/46199 "2019-05-19T15:17:42Z")
What does it mean when the surface location (SL or pentagon symbol on the Texas RRC Public Viewer Map) is in one section, but the horizontal well line (and green dot) are in another section? How does this affect royaltie… --- ## [Why would a company cap a new well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-would-a-company-cap-a-new-well/45501)
**Author:** [@Allison\_Aldridge-Saur](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Allison_Aldridge-Saur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-would-a-company-cap-a-new-well/45501 "2019-05-16T19:17:39Z")
We leased rights on a section in Stephens County on a new horizontal well. The well was completed back in February or March and then they capped it. I have heard speculation that they are waiting for the barrel price to … --- ## [Chinese-Owned Operator Claims Longest Permian Lateral](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chinese-owned-operator-claims-longest-permian-lateral/45565)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_DuBose](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_DuBose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chinese-owned-operator-claims-longest-permian-lateral/45565 "2019-05-06T22:26:14Z")
Americans are not the only players in the Permian, as reported by the Journal of Petroleum Technology… --- ## [Slow down production on purpose?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slow-down-production-on-purpose/39467)
**Author:** [@dogslobber](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dogslobber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 11:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/slow-down-production-on-purpose/39467 "2019-05-05T11:52:18Z")
Would or could an operator, (in Texas), slow down the volume of oil, (bop/d), because of a drop in the price of oil and then increase production when oil prices rise again? --- ## [How to find a completion date of an oil well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-a-completion-date-of-an-oil-well/45306)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Tousek](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Raymond_Tousek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-a-completion-date-of-an-oil-well/45306 "2019-05-04T19:35:16Z")
How does one find a completion of an oil well and status? --- ## [Timeline for new well completion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/timeline-for-new-well-completion/45262)
**Author:** [@Ted\_Garten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ted_Garten)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/timeline-for-new-well-completion/45262 "2019-05-03T12:48:33Z")
I hold mineral rights in Canadian County, OK and have been told Red Bluffs, the lessor, has commenced drilling. How am I able to track when drilling begins? Whether the well is successful or abandoned? When royalty payme… --- ## [Drilling information](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-information/45294)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Vas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_Vas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-information/45294 "2019-04-30T19:55:48Z")
First time user - several months ago I was told Newfield planned on adding several wells on 17-16-8 (Dan1H17) and 29-17-8 (Santa Anna 1H29K) apparently approved. Haven’t heard anything else - do you know if there is any … --- ## [Choking back oil production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/choking-back-oil-production/45072)
**Author:** [@rinehartn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/rinehartn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/choking-back-oil-production/45072 "2019-04-27T15:16:22Z")
Is it common for the producing oil well to be controlled as far as the output is concerned? If so, do the companies reduce the output for a purpose? How common is this practice? --- ## [H2S gas in Howard county?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/h2s-gas-in-howard-county/44864)
**Author:** [@NonniL](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/NonniL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/h2s-gas-in-howard-county/44864 "2019-04-24T19:59:30Z")
My mom gets royalties on 10 acres in Howard County, Texas. Her royalty check was down substantially and when I asked Grenadier (the company that holds the lease) about it they said there was an H2S gas found and they had… --- ## [S11,4S2E Naylor Wells - XTO](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/s11-4s2e-naylor-wells-xto/44734)
**Author:** [@John\_Moseley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Moseley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/s11-4s2e-naylor-wells-xto/44734 "2019-04-19T15:20:33Z")
Any update on these wells? --- ## [Oilfield Drilling Mud in Grady county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oilfield-drilling-mud-in-grady-county/44669)
**Author:** [@Rita\_K\_Estes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rita_K_Estes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oilfield-drilling-mud-in-grady-county/44669 "2019-04-17T19:53:55Z")
Has anyone had the oilfield mud spread on their land? My question is, what’s the ratio of WBM and OBM? I did it in 2014 but with a different company! There is a huge difference in the figures! Any comment on the mud spre… --- ## [Shell Beacon status (Loving Co TX)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shell-beacon-status-loving-co-tx/44644)
**Author:** [@Mgbrels](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mgbrels)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shell-beacon-status-loving-co-tx/44644 "2019-04-17T13:33:45Z")
A few weeks ago the conductors were being drilled for the 6 wells of the Shell Western E&P Beacon SF-15470 lease, Loving County, Texas. I am a representative for a group of family members who are curious about the drill… --- ## [Stationary commercial fluid recycling facility - Reeves County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stationary-commercial-fluid-recycling-facility-reeves-county/44163)
**Author:** [@boet](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/boet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stationary-commercial-fluid-recycling-facility-reeves-county/44163 "2019-04-05T22:49:27Z")
Received a notice of Application for Stationary commercial fluid recycling facility permit for Section 7 Block 51 Township 8 A5578 in Reeves County. Is there perhaps something going on in that area that I may want to fin… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/oil-gas-field-operations/13.md?page=6) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/oil-gas-field-operations/13.md?page=8)