# Operators who refuse to communicate to Owners
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886
**Category:** General Mineral Rights Discussion
**Created:** [September 20, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886 "2018-09-20T21:34:51Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@edkrane](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/edkrane)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886/1 "2018-09-20T21:34:51Z")
I would understand a field operator who may just not have the staff to answer a bunch of owner inquiries, but in more special circumstances out of the norm, an owner may want a few answers. But, it seems almost an industry standard operators have stubborn attitudes toward royalty owners, and won’t take the time to respond to phone calls or letters. Need I send certified mail to the owner just to get a simple answer? If an unusual situation with interrupted production occurs, and royalty payments have stopped coming, it seems to me I have a right to question the field operator as to the lease status. Is there any advice on how to get an operator to respond? I am many states away from my lease. Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Jennifer\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jennifer_B)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886/2 "2018-09-20T23:17:26Z")
I recently called a field operator and found that it’s a one-man show. Very eye-opening. The information he could provide was limited as his job was to pick up the oil/crude, water, or gas and turn that info over to the payor. May I ask what answers you are looking for?
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### Author:  [@edkrane](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/edkrane)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886/3 "2018-09-21T19:05:55Z")
In particular, what are the operator’s intentions with the lease? They have not produced in one year (Oklahoma), by no fault of their own… except, right at or on the one-year anniversary, they actually made a sale to the usual purchaser. Next, I need to know what is the “official” date in the eyes of Oklahoma as to when the production halt began, and what would be a one-year anniversary date. If the operator went past the one-year date, I can legally request a release of lease.
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### Author:  [@Lariokie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lariokie)
#### Post date: [February 4, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886/4 "2019-02-04T21:09:02Z")
My brothers and I are experiencing the same problem in Blaine Co. Would your minerals by chance be located in Blaine, Sec18-T16N-R12W? If so are you talking about Spess Oil?
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### Author:  [@TwoShoeBeagie7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TwoShoeBeagie7)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886/5 "2019-02-05T00:33:08Z")
It’s always a shame when operators don’t communicate well with us mineral owners, but if you’ve tried multiple times it may be time for an attorney to send a demand letter regarding the issue you need further information on. Perhaps a landman can help, but sounds like you’ve done everything he/she would do for you anyways.
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### Author:  [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV)
#### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operators-who-refuse-to-communicate-to-owners/33886/6 "2025-01-11T19:19:31Z")