# Is anyone negotiating allocation wells w/operator?

**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-anyone-negotiating-allocation-wells-w-operator/37265
**Category:** Oil and Gas Leasing Help
**Created:** [November 20, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-anyone-negotiating-allocation-wells-w-operator/37265 "2018-11-20T19:24:12Z")
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### Author: ![PaulaKothmann](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/paulakothmann/32/12159_2.png) [@PaulaKothmann](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/PaulaKothmann)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-anyone-negotiating-allocation-wells-w-operator/37265/1 "2018-11-20T19:24:12Z")

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We are negotiating an amended lease with a new assignee that addresses allocation wells, which are not contemplated in our current lease. We do have a favorable pooling clause that states that we are entitled to at least 51% royalty on any pooled unit, regardless of the amount of acreage.

The operator must drill at least one well every 180 days to hold 5,400 acres. I am willing to allow allocation wells to count in the continuous drilling program if they drill at least 5,000 ft lateral on our property. The operator countered with 3,000 ft, which I feel is inadequate because we could potentially be sharing royalty with 3 other royalty owners.

We are in Frio County, and most of our wells are in the Eagle Ford.

Does anyone have a good win-win for both royalty owner and operator?

Thanks, Paula Kothmann

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### 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: [November 20, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-anyone-negotiating-allocation-wells-w-operator/37265/2 "2018-11-20T19:39:53Z")

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Try to get Pugh clauses because you don’t want one well holding 5400 acres.

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### Author: ![MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-anyone-negotiating-allocation-wells-w-operator/37265/3 "2025-01-11T19:27:11Z")

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