KB, there have been several Cotton Valley wells drilled and completed at this depth in the Liberty Hill Field. This would be consistent with previous statements that indicate formations are at deeper depths as you move east and south.
Gray, I am not aware of any similar plays in Northwest Louisiana since geology is different. EnCana has done extensive work on the trend and I would suggest you look at the map on page 5 of the following presentation. The possible Deep Bossier play areas all end with "smith":
Grayshales, your constant harping of the great redefinition conspiracy theory is wearing me out. I feel I'm not alone. Thought you were going to take all this BS to your Group's page as it has absolutely nothing to do with the Haynesville Shale.
P.S. Greysands is a more appropriate name.
KB, I have heard all the activity is generating a lot of local benefits even for people that do not have mineral rights. Various service companies have opened offices in Coushatta generating new cash flow.
JM, that is the result of a vertical well completed in the northern portion of the trend. It would expect Chesapeake to re-enter at some point and add a lateral.
JM, Chesapeake will be able to learn something but there is not enough information for outsiders to really know anything about the real potential in my opinion.