Pooling Wording in Leases

What are everyone’s thoughts on pooling wording in leases?

Polly Tabeling

The wording is dependent upon the state and what is normal for that state. It usually gives the mineral owner the advantage of having their mineral acreage included into a larger drilling unit. If you give your state, then a more specific answer can be given.

Pooling in West Virginia?

West Virginia has a version of it recently clarified. Look up the oil and gas statutes to read it. One of the lawyers on here can probably point right to it.

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