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Permalink Reply by BobsUncle on March 3, 2009 at 14:45

The survey will much of the east-half of Desoto Parish (east of Mansfield) and the north-half of Red River Parish (north of Coushatta). So having a seismic survey over your acreage doesn't necessarily mean that they will be drilling on your acreage soon. But having seismic data on your acreage does increase the chances that they will eventually drill on your lease.

Here is an explanation of Seismic from the Chesapeake webpage...

What Seismic Exploration is:

One of the biggest breakthroughs in natural gas exploration has come through the use of basic seismology. Seismology refers to the study of how energy, in the form of seismic waves, moves through the earth's crust and interacts differently with various types of underground formations.

The basic concept of seismology is quite simple:

A. The earth's crust is composed of different layers, each with its own properties. Energy (seismic waves) traveling underground interacts differently with each of these layers.

B. Transmitted from a source, these seismic waves travel through the earth, and are reflected back toward the source. Each underground layer reflects the waves in a different direction, depending on the makeup of the layer.

C. This reflection allows for the use of seismology to identify the properties of underground geology. Geophysicists are able to artificially create vibrations on the surface and record how these vibrations are reflected back to the surface.
How Seismic Exploration is used

Using seismology for the exploration of natural gas involves artificially creating seismic waves, the reflection of which are then picked up by sensitive pieces of equipment called “geophones,” imbedded in the ground.

The data picked up by these geophones are then transmitted to a seismographic recording truck, which records the data for further interpretation by geophysicists and natural gas reservoir engineers. This information can then be analyzed to determine the locations of natural gas, as well as how to most effectively extract the gas.
3-D Seismic Imaging

3-D imaging utilizes seismic field data to generate three dimensional “pictures” of underground formations and geologic features. 3-D seismic allows geophysicists and geologists the opportunity to study the composition of the earth's crust in a particular area.

This is extremely useful in the exploration of natural gas, as an actual image can be used to estimate the probability of formations existing in a particular area and the characteristics of that potential formation. This technology has raised the success rate of exploration efforts. In fact, the use of 3-D seismic has increased the likelihood of successful reservoir locations by up to 50%.

By providing data about the location of natural gas reservoirs, 3-D seismic imaging ensures more accurate placement of drillsites and results in more productive wells.

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Permalink Reply by lanadan Ds3 on March 3, 2009 at 23:27

The going rate here in S/W DeSoto has been $25 an acre. Furthermore, you only get any money if and when they ACTUALLY come onto your property to do their work, not when you sign. Be careful here! Maybe you should correspond with 'Fox" on this site and let him tell you his experience with these geophysical folks coming onto his property. It ain't pretty! Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by BARBARA'S MA on March 18, 2009 at 10:48

I'm responding to your post on march 4th, re: seismic and advice to correspond with "Fox" on this site, about his experience with geo. folks coming onto his property. Cannot find his comments on this site. Please provide a link to him. I have unitized property near him, I think. Cajun has sent 3 contracts, and called at least 6 times, now someone else from Cajun is calling me. I stumble around this whole site, but am a member of Bossier Parish & DeSoto Parish groups. Thanks for any help.

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Permalink Reply by charles billingsley on March 4, 2009 at 9:31

I have land covered with very thick (overdue for thinning) timber. CGGV won't meet my terms for (unavoidable) damage during their operations, so no deal. I did, however, get them agree to pay the fee (only $15/acre) up front. That was about all they would concede. Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by KIM CASWELL on October 22, 2015 at 5:16

Had a survey done on my property refused at first .did not want my tract of timber damaged. The company finally agreed to cables only no blasting or thumper trucks.no damage done.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on October 22, 2015 at 7:47

Kim, I'm curious where you ran across this discussion thread from six and a half years ago.

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Permalink Reply by KIM CASWELL on October 23, 2015 at 6:56

I came across it on this site skip

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on October 23, 2015 at 7:00

Very good.  Most members live in the present and don't search the archives or past articles within groups. There is a wealth of information to be had in older discussions. 

The "Looking For Something" search box on the Main Page is one of the best tools available to members.

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Permalink Reply by KIM CASWELL on October 23, 2015 at 7:04

I agree . People can glee alot of negotiating information from people who have dealt with gas companies.but this thread came up and I responded.i have had many expierances with companies wanting my land. I am happy to share.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on October 23, 2015 at 7:07

Thanks.  Sharing is appreciated and encouraged.

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