# Oil and Gas Lease Offer Wetzel County
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379
**Category:** Wetzel County, WV
**Created:** [September 11, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379 "2018-09-11T19:59:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 19
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/1 "2018-09-11T19:59:42Z")
I have a relative who has a share in the Center District of 22.663 acres. They are offering an upfront payment of $472.15, then 15% royalty. The company is EQT, is this a good offer or what would be a good next step for her?
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### Author:  [@Nancy\_Mosley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Mosley)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/2 "2018-09-12T02:34:55Z")
There are important parts of the lease that should ideally be reviewed with an attorney. The first offer is usually low. Are there other companies in the area? EQT has a reputation for being hard to work with, both during the leasing process and after. Maybe contact another company.
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/3 "2018-09-12T11:25:40Z")
Can you suggest what other companies and where I can find their contact info? Thanks for the suggestion and input Nancy.
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### Author:  [@Nancy\_Mosley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Mosley)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/4 "2018-09-12T17:53:39Z")
I found that SWN Production company is also active in Wetzel County. You can go to this link [WV Office of Oil and Gas operator search](https://apps.dep.wv.gov/oog/operatoraddress_new.cfm) and find contact information. I don’t know if they are working in Center District but they could tell you.
I can suggest two law offices to contact and ask about the lease you have been offered and see if they know about other options. One is Kyle Nuttall who is a member of this forum. Search him here. The other is Windom Law Offices in Harrisville, West Virginia, 1-304-643-4440. They are 2 counties south but are knowledgeable about the area.
Read as much as you can on this forum to get informed about this process. A lot to learn!
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/5 "2018-09-12T20:37:33Z")
Thanks so much, I will get started 🙂
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2018, 10:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/6 "2018-09-20T10:21:36Z")
I have visited the oil and gas operator search, but it does not seem to be working. When I go to search operator and agent address, there is no information that actually comes up. Don’t know what I am doing wrong. 🤔
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### Author:  [@Darren\_Ferrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Darren_Ferrell)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/7 "2018-09-20T13:25:46Z")
Angie, I have a 4.93-acre parcel I was going to lease, and the initial offer was 2500 from Antero. I got them to 4500 and 20% of gross, then contacted EQT, and that offer is now 5500 and same percent. I’m shooting for 6500, so we will see. 5500 is not bad, but I have been burned on the last lease. A week after leasing with Antero, EQT offered 5500; we took 4500. Prices are headed up, so check all of them.
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/8 "2018-09-20T14:04:31Z")
Thanks so much for the reply, Darren. I do not know how to get in touch with these other companies besides EQT who contacted us. Do you have info for others that I can reach out to?
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### Author:  [@Nancy\_Mosley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Mosley)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2018, 2:54am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/9 "2018-09-21T02:54:18Z")
Angie, I tried the link I posted and it seems not to be a good one. I looked up SWN and found this phone number 1-832-796-1000 or try [www.swn.com](http://www.swn.com) For Antero try their website [www.anteroresources.com](http://www.anteroresources.com) If you go to the West Virginia Office of Oil and Gas Website there is a lot of information but you have to dig around some. Probably best to do a search on the “West Virginia Office of Oil and Gas”.
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### Author:  [@Darren\_Ferrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Darren_Ferrell)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/10 "2018-09-21T13:20:05Z")
John Roels 304-545-3521. He is working with Antero. Sean Cotter #7248160582 was with EQT but still is working in the area. Sean made our last offer at 5500 and John was at 4500. Good luck.
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [October 2, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/11 "2018-10-02T18:33:22Z")
I tried the number for John Roels and it is not a working number, can you double check it please?
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### Author:  [@Darren\_Ferrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Darren_Ferrell)
#### Post date: [October 2, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/12 "2018-10-02T21:25:47Z")
You’re right I called too. The landman is now Brad Votaw. 304-641-4515. Talked to him today. He is offering me 5000 and 20 percent of gross. I’m not sure where your minerals are but check with him. I hope this helps. He is with Antero.
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [October 2, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/13 "2018-10-02T22:44:07Z")
Thanks so much Darren, they are in the Center District. I will give him a call and see what he says.
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### Author:  [@smp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/smp)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/14 "2018-10-08T18:22:33Z")
Hi Angie, I have an offer from EQT on 45 acres in the Center District of $250.00 for 5-year lease and then 15% royalty of the net, not gross. I am one of many heirs so I don’t know if this is good or not. Good luck to you.
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### Author:  [@ken2538](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ken2538)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/15 "2018-10-16T14:52:16Z")
I have received packet from EQT for the same exact amount of acreage offering $250. I am from Zanesville, Ohio.
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### Author:  [@ken2538](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ken2538)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/16 "2018-10-19T16:53:01Z")
Angie, do you think it is strange that I was sent paperwork from EQT for the exact amount of acreage 22.663 in the center district? They offered me $250 plus 15%.
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### Author:  [@Angie\_Frazier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Angie_Frazier)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/17 "2018-10-19T18:33:45Z")
Hi Ken, maybe so, I was told by the landman that there were a lot of people involved that they were tracking down.
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### Author:  [@Darren\_Ferrell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Darren_Ferrell)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2018, 10:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/18 "2018-10-20T10:56:38Z")
Just to let everyone know Center, Grant, and Church districts are very active areas. $5,000 and 20% of the gross, no pre or post production costs, and no transportation costs taken out. This is what I got for a parcel in Proctor district which they are working towards developing but not there yet. They’re in your area developing now so at least shoot for the $5,000.
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### Author:  [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-wetzel-county/33379/19 "2025-01-11T16:32:57Z")