# West Virginia Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/west-virginia-mineral-rights/22.md?page=23 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Pleasants County, WV - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pleasants-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1190)
**Author:** [@Carol\_A\_Marsh](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Carol_A_Marsh)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pleasants-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1190 "2017-10-17T02:47:12Z")
Pleasants County, West Virginia oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Advice](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice/1826)
**Author:** [@Glenard\_Britton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Glenard_Britton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice/1826 "2017-10-09T01:57:46Z")
My name is Glenard Sean Britton. I received a letter from Mr. Chad Johnson of TenMile Land. He said I have 0.36% mineral rights on 100 acre tract. He offered me $900.00 for my rights, which I think is extremely low. The … --- ## [DT is absolutely correct!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dt-is-absolutely-correct/1831)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_P](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephanie_P)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dt-is-absolutely-correct/1831 "2017-10-08T03:32:10Z")
If you own rights in Doddridge County, check and double check your name in the records. Check the records of the folks who gave you the MR. Check the records of the folks they were married to…check periodically. He is ri… --- ## [Information on Parcels with 9999 designation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-parcels-with-9999-designation/2279)
**Author:** [@Jasmine\_Jones](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jasmine_Jones)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 12:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-parcels-with-9999-designation/2279 "2017-09-20T00:29:09Z")
My family owns a few mineral rights on parcels with the prefix 9999. I was told by Tyler County Clerk’s office that mineral right tax statements that list the parcel number with the digits 9999 as the second set of digit… --- ## ["Amendment and Ratification of Oil and Gas Lease"](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/amendment-and-ratification-of-oil-and-gas-lease/1994)
**Author:** [@Holly\_Rosby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Holly_Rosby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/amendment-and-ratification-of-oil-and-gas-lease/1994 "2017-09-18T02:56:18Z")
My 2 brothers and I have been contacted by EQT Production Co to each sign an “Amendment and Ratification of Oil and Gas Lease.” The property is somewhere in Ritchie County, it was listed as 55 acres on the original 1901 … --- ## [Doddridge Court holding my money, will not tell me who to contact](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-court-holding-my-money-will-not-tell-me-who-to-contact/2171)
**Author:** [@Roger\_C\_Roberts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roger_C_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-court-holding-my-money-will-not-tell-me-who-to-contact/2171 "2017-09-16T15:17:46Z")
I basically have this post on some other location, which I forgot, so I will ask again: Had a run in with Antero, went to court, my land was partitioned. All the funds that Antero had to pay to me and a few others were … --- ## [They sent me a "Paid up" oil and gas lease, now what?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/they-sent-me-a-paid-up-oil-and-gas-lease-now-what/2020)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Gartley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark_Gartley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/they-sent-me-a-paid-up-oil-and-gas-lease-now-what/2020 "2017-09-13T14:48:07Z")
This is all very confusing and we live out of state which makes it worse. But first, a little background. About 2 years ago my husband’s cousin calls us. She received a call from an attorney in WV. After verifying that … --- ## [Questions regarding royalties and who monitors the lease contract](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/questions-regarding-royalties-and-who-monitors-the-lease-contract/2407)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 7:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/questions-regarding-royalties-and-who-monitors-the-lease-contract/2407 "2017-09-08T19:12:33Z")
My proposed “draft contract” from Terra Services (EQT), regarding a lease in which I have an inherited 1.2958 acres (of the 124 total acres), states that "The Lessee shall pay monthly to Lessor a royalty of one-eighth (1… --- ## [How will a Gross Proceeds Clause affect my overall royalty percentage?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-will-a-gross-proceeds-clause-affect-my-overall-royalty-percentage/2073)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-will-a-gross-proceeds-clause-affect-my-overall-royalty-percentage/2073 "2017-09-06T17:52:50Z")
My draft lease now contains an Addendum containing a provision for an 18% royalty with capped post-production costs. The post production costs are defined in detail but are not to exceed $0.80 MMBTU (which is still a lit… --- ## [Pipeline equipment pad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-equipment-pad/2085)
**Author:** [@Cort\_Acker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cort_Acker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 1:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-equipment-pad/2085 "2017-09-04T13:18:10Z")
Just found this forum while searching for information. The pipeline company and I have come to an agreement on another pipeline through my property, now they would like to put an equipment and pipe pad on it. I’ve been … --- ## [Capping Post-Production Costs - Is it wise to allow adjustment annually, based on the Consumer Price Index?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/capping-post-production-costs-is-it-wise-to-allow-adjustment-annually-based-on-the-consumer-price-index/2131)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/capping-post-production-costs-is-it-wise-to-allow-adjustment-annually-based-on-the-consumer-price-index/2131 "2017-08-28T17:39:06Z")
Based on previous advice herein, I was able to get the company I am dealing with to agree to an 18% royalty for Wetzel County, which is now also proposing to have post-production costs not exceed $0.80/MMBtu, for both oi… --- ## [Questions from a new Oil and Mineral Lessor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/questions-from-a-new-oil-and-mineral-lessor/14029)
**Author:** [@Stacey\_licher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stacey_licher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 6:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/questions-from-a-new-oil-and-mineral-lessor/14029 "2017-08-09T06:21:17Z")
Hello, I was wondering if any of you would be able to answer some questions about my family's Oil and mineral lease in Marion county. My family was an heir to the mineral rights, and the company we signed the lease with … --- ## [Old Casinghead Rental](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/old-casinghead-rental/2274)
**Author:** [@Bertie\_Lou\_Stringfellow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bertie_Lou_Stringfellow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/old-casinghead-rental/2274 "2017-08-09T02:14:25Z")
I am an heir to C W Twyman. My family has royalty in Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, and Tyler Counties. Can anyone advise me on our rights concerning a lease that has been held with a Casing Head Rental of $12.50 per year … --- ## [Pugh Clause](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pugh-clause/2282)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pugh-clause/2282 "2017-08-09T01:22:40Z")
What is a “Pugh Clause” and how does that affect a lease contract? --- ## [Gross Proceeds Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gross-proceeds-lease/2291)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gross-proceeds-lease/2291 "2017-08-07T02:41:27Z")
What are the caveats to look for in a gross proceeds lease? Does that imply you should accept a minimal royalty payment, since you apparently wouldn’t be subject to post-production costs? --- ## [Murphy District price per acre](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/murphy-district-price-per-acre/2311)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Ringler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jonathan_Ringler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/murphy-district-price-per-acre/2311 "2017-08-04T03:13:14Z")
What are people being offered to sell their mineral interest for in Murphy District, Ritchie County? I have in the south of Murphy District and I’m curious to see what others are being offered. I know it’s not the best a… --- ## [Limit length of contract to 5 years or allow company to extend it to 10 and accept same cost/mineral acre](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/limit-length-of-contract-to-5-years-or-allow-company-to-extend-it-to-10-and-accept-same-cost-mineral-acre/2372)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/limit-length-of-contract-to-5-years-or-allow-company-to-extend-it-to-10-and-accept-same-cost-mineral-acre/2372 "2017-07-26T23:09:57Z")
My brother and I have inherited a tract of land for which we have a draft 5-year lease contract to review. He agrees with the provision that provides for an automatic 5 year extension at any time during that five years i… --- ## [To Have and To Hold option on proposed draft contract](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/to-have-and-to-hold-option-on-proposed-draft-contract/2406)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/to-have-and-to-hold-option-on-proposed-draft-contract/2406 "2017-07-26T02:57:59Z")
I have a proposed “draft contract” from Terra Services (EQT) in which I have mineral rights for 1.2958 acres in Wetzel County, just north of Pine Grove. On one hand they tell you that their first contract on the 140-acre… --- ## [How do they calculate the "Upfront signing bonus" for a mineral lease they're offering me, and how do I know whether or not it's fair?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-they-calculate-the-upfront-signing-bonus-for-a-mineral-lease-theyre-offering-me-and-how-do-i-know-whether-or-not-its-fair/2398)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-they-calculate-the-upfront-signing-bonus-for-a-mineral-lease-theyre-offering-me-and-how-do-i-know-whether-or-not-its-fair/2398 "2017-07-24T17:02:19Z")
EQT is offering me an “Upfront signing bonus” of exactly $3,000 per acre. Is this about the going upfront signing bonus rate per acre for mineral rights in Wetzel County? This is in the Grant District. When I received my… --- ## [What happens to leases when the Lessee goes out of business?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-to-leases-when-the-lessee-goes-out-of-business/2397)
**Author:** [@Alan\_L\_Roesler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_L_Roesler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-to-leases-when-the-lessee-goes-out-of-business/2397 "2017-07-24T15:25:25Z")
In April 2010 I signed a 10-year lease with East Resources, Inc. for a 150-acre tract in the Grant District, but they subsequently went out of business and were bought out by EQT. Does that mean that EQT automatically al… --- ## [Harrison County Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/harrison-county-mineral-rights/2475)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Gibson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brian_Gibson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/harrison-county-mineral-rights/2475 "2017-07-17T22:18:43Z")
Hi everyone, My father was from Salem in Harrison County. We have been approached to sell his mineral rights at $1,600 an acre in the Sardis District. Apparently, this is the set price. A title search had shown that we … --- ## [BB Land Lease and now a civil suit?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bb-land-lease-and-now-a-civil-suit/2488)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Fish](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stephanie_Fish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bb-land-lease-and-now-a-civil-suit/2488 "2017-07-11T16:37:00Z")
I received a letter and documents (dated 6/12) about some land I have apparently inherited. This was from BB Land wanting to lease our rights for drilling purposes. My sister also received the same thing. This is from a … --- ## [Inherented lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherented-lease/2578)
**Author:** [@Amber](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Amber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherented-lease/2578 "2017-06-22T02:40:14Z")
Hello everyone, I received a phone call from someone at Honor Resource Company also working with EQT Productions. She said that I inherited an old well lease from my grandma that passed away. Apparently nobody has known … --- ## [Cancelled Wells in Doddridge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cancelled-wells-in-doddridge/2964)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cancelled-wells-in-doddridge/2964 "2017-05-04T16:08:49Z")
In today’s weekly report (cancelled wells), you will find the list. All cancelled wells are in Central District and West Union District, Doddridge County. --- ## [Advice on Lease Agreement and Pooling Agreement in Clay District](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-on-lease-agreement-and-pooling-agreement-in-clay-district/10302)
**Author:** [@Susan4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan4)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-on-lease-agreement-and-pooling-agreement-in-clay-district/10302 "2017-04-28T17:41:28Z")
We are currently evaluating an offer from Antero on mineral rights just south of Mountain. It appears that the bonuses offered in WV may be lower than other areas of the US. The family members that are involved are in fo… --- ## [Storage agreement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/storage-agreement/2944)
**Author:** [@Charles\_W\_Randolph](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Charles_W_Randolph)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/storage-agreement/2944 "2017-04-26T21:50:48Z")
From Dominion Transmission to acquire storage and easements and agreements on their behalf in Gilmor, Harrison, Lewis, and Doddridge counties for expanding the present Fink/Kennedy storage field. Enclosed for my review … --- ## [April 14, 2016 Antero Resources Announces First Quarter 2016 Operations Update](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/april-14-2016-antero-resources-announces-first-quarter-2016-operations-update/5227)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 12:12am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/april-14-2016-antero-resources-announces-first-quarter-2016-operations-update/5227 "2017-04-17T00:12:30Z")
Marcellus Shale — Antero completed and placed online 14 horizontal Marcellus wells during the fourth quarter of 2015. The average lateral length for the 14 wells was approximately 7,777 feet and the average stage length … --- ## [Antero](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero/4432)
**Author:** [@Dale\_oliverio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dale_oliverio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero/4432 "2017-04-17T00:11:12Z")
Question, I have some mineral interest leased with Antero. Has anyone ever called Antero and seen if they would purchase your interest? If so, how well did it go? --- ## [Quiet board](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quiet-board/3589)
**Author:** [@Dale\_oliverio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dale_oliverio)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/quiet-board/3589 "2017-04-14T17:01:18Z")
I have noticed the bard is quiet. Is there anything going on? Anybody hearing anything new? --- ## [DEP Yearly Production Updates](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dep-yearly-production-updates/3034)
**Author:** [@Jim\_White](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_White)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dep-yearly-production-updates/3034 "2017-04-12T17:12:58Z")
Does anyone know when the WV DEP will update their production records. I keep checking and nothing yet, at least on mine. They usually do this in March. [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/west-virginia-mineral-rights/22.md?page=22) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/west-virginia-mineral-rights/22.md?page=24)