# Shales **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/shales/51.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Gunvor considers acquiring Silver Hill Gas Assets](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gunvor-considers-acquiring-silver-hill-gas-assets/89189)
**Author:** [@woodycox33](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/woodycox33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gunvor-considers-acquiring-silver-hill-gas-assets/89189 "2026-08-29T02:04:13Z")
ATTENTION Experts!! What does this mean for East Texas? Shelby County, etc? --- ## [Activity in the Haynesville Shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-the-haynesville-shale/80567)
**Author:** [@DPerson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DPerson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-the-haynesville-shale/80567 "2025-03-26T01:53:31Z")
If you want some more in depth learning on Texas Drilling, please visit the Texas Railroad Commission webpage (TRRC) and shuffle through some headings. You definitely need to click on the GIS Viewer. This will allow you … --- ## [Not Notified of Production Activity in Louisiana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/not-notified-of-production-activity-in-louisiana/71524)
**Author:** [@mark75287](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mark75287)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/not-notified-of-production-activity-in-louisiana/71524 "2023-07-14T21:02:29Z")
I have a Working Interest in the Haynesville shale. Recently I became aware of two wells that were drilled in the Section I have an interest in. I was not notified of the wells and was not given the opportunity to partic… --- ## [Nuclear “skirmish”](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nuclear-skirmish/65637)
**Author:** [@stuball60](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/stuball60)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 9:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nuclear-skirmish/65637 "2022-03-29T09:23:21Z")
If this little disagreement or whatever you want to call it goes nuclear, the Bakken is gone. --- ## [Need advice from oil gas Attorney please](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-advice-from-oil-gas-attorney-please/59567)
**Author:** [@FMBarnettFogleman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/FMBarnettFogleman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-advice-from-oil-gas-attorney-please/59567 "2020-12-08T01:34:58Z")
My father is David. He died in 1992. How can I recover these mineral rights? --- ## [Deceased fathers oil gas mineral intrests stolen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deceased-fathers-oil-gas-mineral-intrests-stolen/58486)
**Author:** [@FMBarnettFogleman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/FMBarnettFogleman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deceased-fathers-oil-gas-mineral-intrests-stolen/58486 "2020-08-15T23:42:46Z")
Last December 2019, I conducted a statewide search in almost every Texas county online records search in hope to gain any information about my deceased father. I’ve found records in Kaufman and Henderson Counties that my… --- ## [Eagle Ford Dimmit County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eagle-ford-dimmit-county/58284)
**Author:** [@tcnh663](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tcnh663)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eagle-ford-dimmit-county/58284 "2020-07-24T16:00:01Z")
Are there any mineral owners here for a lease area called 1776? It includes wells John Baggett 5 & 6 drilled by Royal O&G. --- ## [Loans and grants to drill oil well private land](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/loans-and-grants-to-drill-oil-well-private-land/56389)
**Author:** [@Horton59](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Horton59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/loans-and-grants-to-drill-oil-well-private-land/56389 "2020-03-02T04:34:58Z")
Drill your own oil well. --- ## [Recommendation for an oil and gas attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendation-for-an-oil-and-gas-attorney/56345)
**Author:** [@gregt8](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gregt8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendation-for-an-oil-and-gas-attorney/56345 "2020-02-29T13:24:11Z")
Hello, My brother and I own a small interest in a mineral property in DeSoto Parish, just south of Mansfield, Louisiana. My brother would like to convey all ownership of his rights into my name. I understand this conv… --- ## [Comstock Resources to buy Covey Park](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/comstock-resources-to-buy-covey-park/47169)
**Author:** [@nhoogend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nhoogend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/comstock-resources-to-buy-covey-park/47169 "2019-06-12T16:31:44Z")
The Journal of Petroleum Technology explains the update around Comstock Resources buying Covey Park… --- ## [Mineral Lease rates in DeWitt county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-rates-in-dewitt-county/41202)
**Author:** [@steve\_black](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/steve_black)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-rates-in-dewitt-county/41202 "2019-06-18T15:45:26Z")
What is the going rate per acre for mineral lease in DeWitt County? --- ## [Haynesville Shale development strategies](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/haynesville-shale-development-strategies/46381)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_DuBose](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_DuBose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/haynesville-shale-development-strategies/46381 "2019-05-22T16:58:46Z")
Here’s what top executives are saying about the Haynesville these days, from the Journal of Petroleum Technology… --- ## [Shale Oil Focus Shifts to Cash Flow, Squeezing Small Players](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shale-oil-focus-shifts-to-cash-flow-squeezing-small-players/45389)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_DuBose](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kenny_DuBose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shale-oil-focus-shifts-to-cash-flow-squeezing-small-players/45389 "2019-05-02T15:40:33Z")
From the Journal of Technology, the Society of Petroleum Engineers technical journal: --- ## [Input on whether it is time to sell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/input-on-whether-it-is-time-to-sell/41519)
**Author:** [@Sandy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/input-on-whether-it-is-time-to-sell/41519 "2019-02-12T20:36:16Z")
16, 14N, 08W. Checks have dropped considerably. Wondering if anyone has information about what is going on in this area, and if it might be time to sell. --- ## [Golden Valley Leasing Dead?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/golden-valley-leasing-dead/41235)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Burns](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brian_Burns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/golden-valley-leasing-dead/41235 "2019-02-10T22:21:30Z")
Hello, Looking to lease 150 acres in Beach, North Dakota area. Does anyone have info on current rates and companies with possible interest? --- ## [Roosevelt County MT Leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/roosevelt-county-mt-leasing/40824)
**Author:** [@Calvin\_Tininenko](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Calvin_Tininenko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/roosevelt-county-mt-leasing/40824 "2019-01-28T20:51:53Z")
Our family has 240 acres for lease in Township 29 North, Range 59 East. Has there been any recent activity in the area? --- ## [Cana Woodford Shale (AKA Anadarko Woodford) - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cana-woodford-shale-aka-anadarko-woodford-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1500)
**Author:** [@Gary7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary7)\ **Replies:** 4451\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cana-woodford-shale-aka-anadarko-woodford-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1500 "2019-01-11T15:49:14Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Cana Woodford Shale. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Cline Shale News: Good, Bad, and Ugly](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-news-good-bad-and-ugly/12808)
**Author:** [@AJ11](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AJ11)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-news-good-bad-and-ugly/12808 "2019-01-02T06:16:37Z")
Another Cline Shale News discussion on this site has been closed to additional comments. Post Cline Shale news, data, and your own analysis here. Laredo Petroleum Investor Update September 2013 http://www.laredopetro.co… --- ## [Woodford Shale articles and maps](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/woodford-shale-articles-and-maps/33599)
**Author:** [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/woodford-shale-articles-and-maps/33599 "2018-09-25T18:12:02Z")
Creating a new topic in which to paste relevant Woodford Shale articles, presentations, etc. This one is a bit older, but has excellent maps and overall concept. http://groundwork.iogcc.ok.gov/sites/default/files/Woodfo… --- ## [Mississippian Maps and articles -Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mississippian-maps-and-articles-oklahoma/33656)
**Author:** [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mississippian-maps-and-articles-oklahoma/33656 "2018-09-17T14:38:59Z")
Mississippian Potential Pay Map.pdf (874.2 KB) --- ## [Flaring Gas after well is in production - years later](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/flaring-gas-after-well-is-in-production-years-later/33627)
**Author:** [@Don\_Larson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Don_Larson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/flaring-gas-after-well-is-in-production-years-later/33627 "2018-09-16T22:44:46Z")
We have an oil well up in Divide County that has been producing since February 2015. Over the last 2 years the operator has started to flare all the gas off—even though there is a gas pipeline that was operational in May… --- ## [Expired Lease 2-18-18 GB Erath Survey A21](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expired-lease-2-18-18-gb-erath-survey-a21/25552)
**Author:** [@Betsy\_Thomas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Betsy_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expired-lease-2-18-18-gb-erath-survey-a21/25552 "2018-08-25T00:14:49Z")
We had a lease with Marlin Energy that was signed 2013 and renewed 2016 for 2 years. The lease expired 2-18-18 We just heard back from them and they are not going to renew. Does anyone out there in O&G Land know of an… --- ## [Cline Shale Open Forum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-open-forum/32254)
**Author:** [@Ralph\_T](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralph_T)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-open-forum/32254 "2018-08-23T14:07:31Z")
Texas exported more oil through its ports than it imported in April 2018 --- ## [BHP to exit US shale with deals worth $10.8 billion - Oil & Gas Journal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bhp-to-exit-us-shale-with-deals-worth-10-8-billion-oil-gas-journal/30068)
**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bhp-to-exit-us-shale-with-deals-worth-10-8-billion-oil-gas-journal/30068 "2018-07-30T14:18:35Z")
BP is the winner on BHP assets. --- ## [USGS Spraberry Resources Assessment of 4.2 Billion Barrels of Oil, etc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/usgs-spraberry-resources-assessment-of-4-2-billion-barrels-of-oil-etc/2797)
**Author:** [@Ralpr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralpr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 11:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/usgs-spraberry-resources-assessment-of-4-2-billion-barrels-of-oil-etc/2797 "2018-07-26T11:41:53Z")
http://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/USGS-assessment-puts-Spraberry-resources-at-4-2-11156810.php FYI --- ## [Intresting info about the Woodford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/intresting-info-about-the-woodford/23542)
**Author:** [@Gary7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/intresting-info-about-the-woodford/23542 "2018-07-14T15:17:50Z")
http://info.drillinginfo.com/urb/woodford/ --- ## [Grady County Sect 7 - 7N - 8W](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/grady-county-sect-7-7n-8w/17398)
**Author:** [@Francine\_Millican](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Francine_Millican)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/grady-county-sect-7-7n-8w/17398 "2018-07-14T15:16:06Z")
What is going on in this area? I have been approached by a landman (from TODCO out of Norman, OK) regarding leasing the mineral rights to this property. Of course, he is not disclosing the name of the company that is int… --- ## [Oklahoma non-resident royalty tax](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-non-resident-royalty-tax/21780)
**Author:** [@reed\_hamilton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/reed_hamilton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-non-resident-royalty-tax/21780 "2018-07-14T15:12:46Z")
Is there any way to avoid this tax legitimately? Receiving royalties from the Cana - I am a Texas resident. Get hit with a 5% tax since I do not reside in Oklahoma, where my mineral interests are. Anybody else discover … --- ## [Wolfcamp Shale archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wolfcamp-shale-archives/1182)
**Author:** [@KJ\_Phillips](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KJ_Phillips)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wolfcamp-shale-archives/1182 "2018-05-21T01:26:25Z")
A shale formation with general locational characteristics that extend from northern Midland to Lubbock, Texas. Depths range from 9,000 to 11,000 feet. --- ## [Tuscaloosa Marine Shale - OIl & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tuscaloosa-marine-shale-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1460)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Souvestre](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bob_Souvestre)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tuscaloosa-marine-shale-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1460 "2018-05-19T15:46:15Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Tuscaloosa Marine Shale. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/shales/51.md?page=1)