# Cline Shale **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/shales/cline-shale/493.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [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 --- ## [USGS Assessment of Spraberry Resources of 4.2 Billion Barrels of Oil](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/usgs-assessment-of-spraberry-resources-of-4-2-billion-barrels-of-oil/2796)
**Author:** [@Ralpr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralpr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/usgs-assessment-of-spraberry-resources-of-4-2-billion-barrels-of-oil/2796 "2017-05-19T15:02:19Z")
http://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/USGS-assessment-puts-Spraberry-resources-at-4-2-11156810.php FYI --- ## [Cline Shale News](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-news/16740)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Wascom](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Craig_Wascom)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-news/16740 "2016-12-07T02:50:38Z")
A good place to post Cline Shale (now also known as Wolfcamp D and Lower Wolfcamp) news to keep us all informed. --- ## [Petrolithium](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petrolithium/4550)
**Author:** [@Ralpr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralpr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petrolithium/4550 "2016-08-25T03:12:57Z")
http://m.4-traders.com/news/Petrolithium-How-MGX-Minerals-new-lithium-production-3-0-method-could-revolutionize-Albertan-oil-p–22637401/ Lithium might be a new product? That would be something! Ralph --- ## [Wonder how well the " midland" basin has been mapped?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wonder-how-well-the-midland-basin-has-been-mapped/8501)
**Author:** [@William\_Pugh](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Pugh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wonder-how-well-the-midland-basin-has-been-mapped/8501 "2014-11-13T03:27:18Z")
As far as depth, thickness & density of formations in the Midland Basin & the Counties that are “in” it?? I am new to all this & own some mineral interests in some of these Counties: Reagan, Crockett, Garza, Dawson, some… --- ## [What exactly is the Cline Shale?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-exactly-is-the-cline-shale/12386)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Wascom](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Craig_Wascom)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-exactly-is-the-cline-shale/12386 "2014-07-24T13:57:30Z")
What is the proper description of the Cline Shale. Is it the same as the Lower Wolfcamp or Wolfcamp D? --- ## [What Now](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-now/12487)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Wascom](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Craig_Wascom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-now/12487 "2014-04-09T13:04:54Z")
Last week we read that the Cline needed $96 oil to break even, oil is now at 94.61, what now? --- ## [Andrews County Clerks' Office yesterday and today](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-county-clerks-office-yesterday-and-today/11109)
**Author:** [@Ralpr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralpr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2014, 12:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/andrews-county-clerks-office-yesterday-and-today/11109 "2014-03-29T00:23:05Z")
FYI - I was in the Andrews County Clerks’ Office yesterday and today. Yesterday it was packed with Landmen -~ 30 folks at the end of the day, and today there were about ten, but that was first thing in the morning. The … --- ## [Cline Shale Article - JPT (Society of Petroleum Engineers)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-article-jpt-society-of-petroleum-engineers/12063)
**Author:** [@Rock\_Man](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rock_Man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-article-jpt-society-of-petroleum-engineers/12063 "2013-12-30T23:14:49Z")
Re: JPT Article on Cline Shale See recent article below on Cline Shale. Personally believe that is a more independent viewpoint of this play by SPE group. Note comments on variability and especially clay content / issues… --- ## [Will these new completion techniques have an impact on the Cline?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/will-these-new-completion-techniques-have-an-impact-on-the-cline/12597)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Wascom](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Craig_Wascom)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/will-these-new-completion-techniques-have-an-impact-on-the-cline/12597 "2013-12-19T16:26:06Z")
EOG Resources' Well Design Revolutionizes Unconventional Oil Production. Will this be copied by producers in the Cline (Lower Wolfcamp)? Is this a game changer? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1755982-bakken-update-frac-… --- ## [Fisher and nolan county activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fisher-and-nolan-county-activity/15976)
**Author:** [@w\_p\_lea](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/w_p_lea)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fisher-and-nolan-county-activity/15976 "2013-12-10T01:24:37Z")
Any current information on horizontal wells being drilled and completed in Fisher or Nolan counties? Send a little good news up north. --- ## [Cline Shale Monster Well in Andrews County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-monster-well-in-andrews-county/12369)
**Author:** [@Ralpr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralpr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-monster-well-in-andrews-county/12369 "2013-11-17T15:40:57Z")
http://m.seekingalpha.com/article/1839552-cline-shale-another-home-run-for-u-s-shale-oil Cline Shale another home run for US Shale Oil Pretty interesting write-up - I like the diagrams and numbers tossed around. Andrew… --- ## [Cline Shale Description](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-description/16459)
**Author:** [@george\_tucker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/george_tucker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-description/16459 "2013-10-15T03:01:19Z")
Cline Shale Description --- ## [Frac'ing with butane!?!?!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fracing-with-butane/12947)
**Author:** [@Paige\_Johnston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paige_Johnston)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fracing-with-butane/12947 "2013-09-02T01:37:39Z")
Article in Midland newspaper today about frac'ing with butane instead of water. Anyone heard of this, or know more about it? Is this the new trend? Sure would help the water shortage, and reduce well expenses. Frac'ing w… --- ## [What % must be leased to apply for permit?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-must-be-leased-to-apply-for-permit/13313)
**Author:** [@Paige\_Johnston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paige_Johnston)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-must-be-leased-to-apply-for-permit/13313 "2013-08-07T23:45:46Z")
Hoping one of you smart folks can answer this: Assuming there are multiple mineral owners for a tract. I've been told that if the operator can lease 2/3 of the tract upon which they want to drill, that they can then appl… --- ## [How to FInd Names of Owners of Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-names-of-owners-of-mineral-rights/14290)
**Author:** [@Verda\_Spann\_Shine](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Verda_Spann_Shine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-names-of-owners-of-mineral-rights/14290 "2013-07-06T02:55:16Z")
According to my mother's will I inherited mineral rights on SW 1/4 of Section 184, Block 3, H&TC RRC in Fisher County, TX, abstracts 1644 and 1645 and maybe abstracts 1677 and 1055. I have not been able to find out anyt… --- ## [Tx. RRC Website Improvement Survey - PLEASE DO THIS!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tx-rrc-website-improvement-survey-please-do-this/14759)
**Author:** [@Paige\_Johnston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paige_Johnston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tx-rrc-website-improvement-survey-please-do-this/14759 "2013-06-21T18:43:41Z")
Now's your chance! The Tx. Railroad Commission is upgrading their website, and they want our input! With so many new Lessors needing their data, please take the survey and let them know what would help you most! In the '… --- ## [Howard County - worker shortage](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/howard-county-worker-shortage/14772)
**Author:** [@Paige\_Johnston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paige_Johnston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/howard-county-worker-shortage/14772 "2013-06-21T01:34:54Z")
http://www.newswest9.com/story/22648878/howard-county-seeing-shortage-of-county-workers Article about how the Cline shale boom is already affecting Big Spring's workforce. --- ## [Cline Shale...where is it exactly?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-where-is-it-exactly/15533)
**Author:** [@John\_Allen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Allen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cline-shale-where-is-it-exactly/15533 "2013-05-25T18:02:26Z")
Does anyone have a link to a list, or a map, showing shale formations by block and section in Glasscock County? I'm interested most particularly in the Cline Shale but also would like to see all formations. There are g… --- ## [Sacroc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sacroc/17762)
**Author:** [@Richard2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 12:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sacroc/17762 "2013-05-07T00:30:48Z")
What is Kinder Morgan doing? All I hear about is other companies. --- ## [Permian basin stratigraphy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permian-basin-stratigraphy/16102)
**Author:** [@john\_cundieff](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/john_cundieff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permian-basin-stratigraphy/16102 "2013-05-04T17:00:58Z")
It is very intertesting reading the current comments about the "layered cake" plays by Raphr, Jack, Page, and others. I have been on the Dawson Co forum for a year and I own some mineral interest on two farms my Grandda… --- ## [Temporary Easements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/temporary-easements/16116)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_G1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kevin_G1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 3:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/temporary-easements/16116 "2013-05-03T15:27:17Z")
An oil company wants to run a surface water line over my grandmothers property. What is a negotiable cost per linear foot for this temporary easement? Any help is greatly appreciated. --- ## [Amendment to oil, gas, lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/amendment-to-oil-gas-lease/16170)
**Author:** [@John22](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/amendment-to-oil-gas-lease/16170 "2013-05-01T21:37:56Z")
The lessee trying to change my contract. To extend horizonal drilling to 640 acres. Also trying to change PUGH Clause and to changing Continuous Development. Anyone else where the lessee trying to amend contract? --- ## [Humor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/humor/16273)
**Author:** [@Ralpr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ralpr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/humor/16273 "2013-04-28T23:01:29Z")
Hi Everyone! Here’s a Cline Shale joke for y’all. “The Cline is the opposite of decline!” Bada, bada, boom!!! I don’t think I will quit my day job just yet. Joy, Ralpr --- ## [Reenter of old vertical wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reenter-of-old-vertical-wells/18594)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Evans](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Evans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/reenter-of-old-vertical-wells/18594 "2013-04-25T03:40:00Z")
I’m curious if reentering old vertical wells in Nolan County have any potential in the Cline play? Anyone know of companies converting vertical wells to horizontal when they reenter? Thanks for any information. --- ## [Leased minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leased-minerals/17402)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Anthony\_Heckler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brian_Anthony_Heckler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leased-minerals/17402 "2013-04-16T13:46:59Z")
I have mineral rights on a place just north of Big Spring on FM 669 heading to Gail. I have leased my mineral rights to Apache Oil Company. I am curious about how fast they are drilling and if so are the wells producing,… --- ## [Star Telegram Article](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/star-telegram-article/16919)
**Author:** [@Terry2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terry2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/star-telegram-article/16919 "2013-04-04T22:58:09Z")
http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/04/03/4748346/energy-executive-predicts-us-will.html#storylink=cpy --- ## [How do we verify our mineral rights weren't sold without permission](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-we-verify-our-mineral-rights-werent-sold-without-permission/18299)
**Author:** [@Laurie\_Halbrooks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Laurie_Halbrooks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-we-verify-our-mineral-rights-werent-sold-without-permission/18299 "2013-03-28T13:44:00Z")
Also asked this on another forum, but adding here in hopes of answers. My mother inherited a portion of mineral rights to her father’s parents’ land. The land itself stayed in the family until the early to mid-1990s. At … --- ## [Proposed Texas House Bill 100 - Forced Unitization](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proposed-texas-house-bill-100-forced-unitization/17535)
**Author:** [@Paige\_Johnston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paige_Johnston)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/proposed-texas-house-bill-100-forced-unitization/17535 "2013-03-19T03:28:59Z")
(Just in case you missed this on the Home page) This just received from NARO Texas regarding a proposed bill that would allow Forced Unitization in Texas: A Note from NARO TX March 12, 2013 A Hearing has been schedul… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/shales/cline-shale/493.md?page=1)