Rumors, rumors

I would appreciate anyone who might know anything commenting on whether there has been an agreement between the Department of Conservation and the o&g companies which would now allow them to drill their own water wells.  This was a rumor I heard recently and I was under the impression (perhaps mistakenly) that the o&g companies were buying water because they were not supposed to be using ground water for fracking.

 

Also, what is the policy regarding o&g companies building ponds (large ones - 10 to 15 acres) on the land of the leased property/mineral owners in exchange for the use of the water?  How about if the o&g company, when asked where the water was to come from, told the property/mineral owners that they didn't need to be worrying about that? This was another story I heard directly from the property/mineral owners involved.

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Permalink Reply by The_Baron on July 1, 2011 at 3:41

First of all, O&G companies have been drilling water wells for a long time. We are still permitted to drill all the rig supply wells we want, without any special approval. If we can find useful surface water we will, its cheaper. After drilling, we have several options as to what to do with the well.

 

In order to use a well for frac water though requires approval from DNR.

 

As to the second question, This would be a private arangment between a company and land owner. If I was going to allow a pond to be built and used, I sure would make sure I had access to any info I needed, especially how the pond was filled!

Permalink Reply by The_Baron on July 1, 2011 at 3:43

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