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Permalink Reply by Aubrey C. Sanders, Jr. on November 2, 2009 at 5:41

Jules,

Just thought I would throw in my2 cents worth. A vertical well, especially one which obtains formation cores can be most valuable in determining viability of horizontal drilling. And about 10% of cost for hor. well. I own stock in small co. (Southern Star Energy) which drilled Haynesville shale well in the old, supposedly depleted Sentell field. This field is between Bossier City and Benton. They did substantial core sampling and I was onsite and examined the cores. Looked good to me. In some instances production from vertical well bore in HS may be profitable.

Permalink Reply by Les Bamburg on November 2, 2009 at 5:49

Jules, my apologies as I did a poor job of explaining. I primarily do not want anyone to get discouraged if a vertical well has a low initial flow rate.

A vertical well can verify that the Haynesville Shale is productive in a particular area. The higher the flow rate the better but the operator will have the best information from the well. It seems that a horizontal well can produce at 6-10 times the rate of a vertical well in a given area.

You are right that the Messenger Well verified that parts of Natchitoches Parish should be productive in the Haynesville Shale. EnCana has done the same for the Mid-Bossier Shale in Red River Parish.

Permalink Reply by Jules Clement on November 3, 2009 at 9:50

Thanks for the replies.

Permalink Reply by Elaine C - 1 on November 2, 2009 at 5:43

Gosh I would love to hear of some new action in the Cotton Valley - Sarepta area. But any new action in Webster is good news for all of us.

Elaine

Permalink Reply by N.Lynch on November 3, 2009 at 8:40

This is great news for Webster Parish. My property is in S 32, 23N, 10 W. On a plate map thats close. Thanks for posting the info.

Permalink Reply by LWC on November 6, 2009 at 4:33

Correct me if I'm wrong but this well is north of I-20? Is there any progress south of I-20 or do you anticipate drilling not to increase until later in the year?

Permalink Reply by Les Bamburg on November 6, 2009 at 4:45

LWC, there have not been any permitted Haynesville Shale wells in that area but there have been a significant number of Haynesville units formed in T17N & T18N so I would expect some drilling activity in the near future. Timing may be a function of lease expiration dates.

Permalink Reply by Terry L. Antee on November 20, 2009 at 4:24

ANYONE SEEN ANY ACTIVITY IN WEBSTER????????????? I GO BY THE BEUSA H MONTGOMERY WELL ONCE A WEEK AND NO ACTIVITY THERE.

Permalink Reply by crtbrll b2 on December 8, 2009 at 14:52

any news on this location ?

Permalink Reply by N.Lynch on December 9, 2009 at 15:18

Les B., I am located in S32, 23N 10W. I know it is @ Serepta. Your post of #240122, S31-T20N-R10W states it is in Bellevue Field. How does the Bellevue Field relate to Serepta? Is there a map to view as to where Bellview Field is?
Just want to thank you for all the info you post on the web site. It sure is a help for us who might not know all the terms. Thanks again

Permalink Reply by Les Bamburg on December 9, 2009 at 17:50

NL, I am not aware of any maps that depict field boundaries. The designation is somewhat arbitrary near the boundary between two fields and depends on which field name the operator selects for unit and well applications.

From your information it appears the Sarepta Field must be north of the Bellevue Field.

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