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Permalink Reply by The_Baron on August 19, 2010 at 5:50

Just different ways to search for wells.

Sometimes a operator will begin construction on a location prior to the permit being approved.

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Permalink Reply by Les Bamburg on August 19, 2010 at 7:26

Smith, there seems to be a growing delay between when well drilling permits are given and when the permit is posted on Sonris.

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Permalink Reply by smith1 on August 19, 2010 at 7:32

i guess that's to be expected with so many, thanks

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on August 19, 2010 at 8:36

Many locations (well pads) are built before there is a well permit application on file. You'll just have to regularly check SONRIS Lite for the new permits. I suggest you search utilizing Permitted Wells By Date each Friday evening for the previous week days.

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Permalink Reply by smith1 on August 19, 2010 at 8:56

thanks to all for replies

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Permalink Reply by Mac Davis on August 19, 2010 at 11:31

It can also be a long time after the pad is prepared and the permit is obtained before any drilling occurs. Then a long time to completion, another long time to production, and another long time till checks are paid.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on August 19, 2010 at 12:40

Mac, yes. However, anyone may review the permit applications on SONRIS Classic and determine whether it is a six month or a twelve month permit to drill. Operators and the LOC agreed that the previous pace of development warranted the option for a twelve month permit (as opposed to the standard six month permit) a year or more ago. That option for an operator to apply for a twelve month permit not only recognized the backlog in rig availability but the ever changing priorities in HBP directed drilling priorities. The time required to produce a division order will soon be less, IMO, but that is simply a result of a slowing in development of the Play as it relates to existing lease obligations. A unit division order is, for the most part, a one time exercise. The economic realities of the Haynesville Shale Play have changed significantly since we all accepted Keith's invitation to become members of his GoHaynesvilleShale world two and a half years ago. Indeed, much has changed but the implications remain significant. And thus, the original colonists are still here and we welcome newbies on a daily basis.

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Permalink Reply by Mac Davis on August 19, 2010 at 13:15

Thanks, Skip. I'll point out that the operators do sometimes let permits expire. Sometimes they re-file for a permit on the same spot. Some permits die and never get drilled.

Let me also say that "permitted" is usually used in the sense of "The state has created a document called a 'permit' that says you can drill a well." When someone says there is no well "permitted" in that area doesn't mean that a well can't be drilled, just that no one has got the paperwork done yet.

A "well" means someone has stuck a drill bit into the ground and turned it at some time. A permitted well means there is paperwork, even though nothing at all may have happened at the well site yet.

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