Is it normal for well information to NOT be updated for over 30 days? I'm watching well # 240450 which is still waiting on "state potential" since 5/20....Skip.. Les..anyone?
Linda, the responsibility for royalty payment would depend on the agreement between the operator and non-operators in the unit. In absence of agreement to do otherwise your lessor is responsible for your royalty payments.
Cindy, you may want review the earlier responses including Bobi's about initial royalty payments. You could contact Exco Royalty Relations (800-318-7850) if you have not received a payment by mid August.
Cindy, much of the time between a well being turned to sales and the arrival of the first royalty checks is spent in title reviews for the preparation of a division order. In general, the few ownership interests in a unit the less time it takes to prepare a title opinion. In units with a handful of owners it may take a few weeks. Conversely ...., well wait until urban drilling begins in earnest.
In a best case scenario you should not be expecting your initial royalty payment prior to September 1. EXCO is likely still working on the entirety of the mineral titles in the unit, not just on yours which could very well be finished. Operators don't start paying each mineral interest as they confirm title on each tract. Your initial royalty check will be for multiple months going back to the first day of production.
Yes it's actually quite normal. The DNR is so backed up that the average update is around 90 days behind. It may show as a status 01 (permitted) and not have a status change to 10 (producing) for several months. There are no codes for drilling, completing, waiting on pipeline, etc. The best and most up to date info can be found in the Scouting Report section about halfway down the page on the well information sheet.