# Increased density Woodford

**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123
**Category:** Oil and Gas Leasing Help
**Created:** [December 4, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123 "2021-12-04T22:05:18Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![Sandra\_J\_McQuade](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Sandra\_J\_McQuade](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandra_J_McQuade)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123/1 "2021-12-04T22:05:19Z")

</div>

I’ve received a lot of paperwork from Charles Helm/Casillas regarding two new wells on the Whetstone well in McClain Co. My question is about increased density and getting lease money. Casillas told me I won’t be getting any lease money since it’s held by production. I’m confused because I have a depth clause on my original lease in 2017. Ms. Barnes helped me with my lease terms back then. I thought that at any time they drill deeper in the formation that I was to receive lease money. Any thoughts on this is greatly appreciated. Relief Sought: Increased Density Legal Description: Section 25, Township 6 North, Range 4 West

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![TODD\_M\_Baker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/91b2a8/32.png) [@TODD\_M\_Baker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TODD_M_Baker)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123/2 "2021-12-04T23:39:20Z")

</div>

No new lease. The density is for the same zone. Your depth clause most likely is below producing zone, the Woodford.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/m_barnes/32/10942_2.png) [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [December 4, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123/3 "2021-12-04T23:49:00Z")

</div>

Check the wording on the depth clause. They are usually _below_ the producing formation, not _in_ the formation. it is to allow the release of formations below the first producing zone so they can be leased again.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![Sandra\_J\_McQuade](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Sandra\_J\_McQuade](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandra_J_McQuade)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123/4 "2021-12-11T16:59:37Z")

</div>

I believe they are going deeper, that is why I ask. I realize its the same formation. I still don’t understand the increased density. If its increased to me that means just what it says. So are they suppose to pay extra in the case of increased density or was I told wrong a few years ago. Does it matter if the lease was signed 3 years ago or 10 years ago, etc. Sorry but I am still a novice in all of this jargon.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![TODD\_M\_Baker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/91b2a8/32.png) [@TODD\_M\_Baker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TODD_M_Baker)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123/5 "2021-12-11T17:03:14Z")

</div>

They are increasing the number of wells in the same formation. There will not be any new lease bonus. Your original lease will stay in effect for as long as there is continuing production.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

### Author: ![system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/uploads/db5755/original/3X/6/c/6c7c56608c843272ad6e3662ce9562a5956f173e.png) [@system](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [March 4, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/increased-density-woodford/64123/6 "2022-03-04T22:05:20Z")

</div>

This topic was automatically closed after 90 days. New replies are no longer allowed.
