Does anyone know if Expand is doing any leases in Marion County? In the past our property has had leases with both SWN and Chesapeake but I can not find any county records showing any current activity. My last contact with SWN was about 8 years ago or so. Do not think he is still in the area or his phone# has changed.
@RBudFarm - Expand Energy focuses on Upper Wetzel, Marshall, Ohio, and Brooke Counties. EQT and NorthEast Natural Energy/NNE are now your two operators in Marion County.
Thank you for shedding some light on it for me. Does not leave much room for negotiations considering only two players in the area I really appreciate it!
What district are you in?
Pawpaw District. I have a low ball lease offer from Marion. I know they are going to drill (pressuring us to sign) and I believe our property is going to be at the foot end of the line. This is based on adjacent property leases already signed. The leases make a line directly from the proposed and approved pad. And end at my property. EQT is mainly working in Mannington area. Last lease (undrilled) was about 8 years ago from SWN. It was a really good lease. Marion has offered about half what it was.
NNE/MNE is a smaller operator than SWN. They primarily control that area. Did you ask the Landman for a proposed unit map?
Do you know your Tax Map Parcel #?
So I do not feel comfortable giving the exact location due to who knows who will read this but I will tell you it is between Fairview and Rivesville. Still have negotiations to consider.
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@RBudFarm - No worries, I completely understand. I’m from Marion Co, WV, and a 24-year Petroleum Engineer, and I was only trying to help.
Thank you ,I really appreciate the info.