The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has a nice document that describes Force Pooling. If I cannot get a good lease with favorable terms that change objectionable clauses, then I frequently go with the FP. It is essentially a six month or one year “lease” for just the reservoirs listed. Essentially gives a depth clause and a tight time frame in which to drill. The options given are generally fairly close to the competitive offers for leasing. Many banks and trust offices just automatically go with the FP route. In a few rare cases, I have had the times run out and have received several sets of bonus checks before the well gets drilled. Rare, but nice.