We received a division order from Great Horned Owls, LLC out of Pampa, TX regarding a well operated by Contango. The well API 3504322336 is located in 20-16-18.
The division order dated 2/3/2026 states Peck1-20/Default Imported Deck in Custer County, Oklahoma 20-16-18. I assume they got their counties confused.
Then there is the section below for signatures and addresses of owners.
The second page states that the division order doesn’t amend any lease or operating agreement.
Should this should be reviewed by our attorney? Is this a change of operators?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Sloppy work. You do not have to sign a Division Order in OK and it is recommended that you do not as you could be giving away some rights. It is a change of operator. Great Horned Owl just bought a bunch of wells from Contango.
If you have your old royalty statements from Contango, then you can double check the decimal to make sure it is correct. What they really want is your W-9. It is recommended that you send the W-2 and a “letter in Lieu” of Division Order by certified mail so that you have a paper trail. Use the magnifying glass above to search for “letter in lieu” that I have shared before. That way you can correct the county and also make your minimum check at $25 instead of $100.