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Permalink Reply by S.H.M. on February 26, 2010 at 0:49

Wow. I could retire. Though, I don't want to give up land in case the next big thing comes through in my lifetime (put down the vodka, S. H.)

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Permalink Reply by S.H.M. on February 25, 2010 at 13:28

Thanks Les. I know I didn't ask that question effectively. But, that is the info I was asking for. So, if in a lease the terminology of "within 330' " is stipulated then the stipulation is valid. Meaning, my lease could ask for compensation IF a particular company is out of bounds or "within" 330' of my section.

Is 660' radius the standard for the horizontal perforations?

Thanks Les for your continued advice to all our inquires.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on February 25, 2010 at 13:39

I could leave your question for Les, S.H. but since I answered your last I trust that it is okay to do so for this one. The 330' setback from unit lines by well bore perforatons is not a lease term, it is a state regulation. The specifics of frac designs are proprietary and rarely discussed publicly. The state is obviously drawing the line at a 330' radius but I do not know if it is verified. I suspect that there is a limit on the hydrologic pressures that can be introduced into a shale formation without pulverizing the formation proximal to the well bore perforations. There is likely a limit to how much pressure can be exerted but that is above my pay grade and there are a number of members better qualified to answer that question.

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Permalink Reply by S.H.M. on February 25, 2010 at 13:41

Oh, sorry Skip. I was reading faster than my brain could work. Argh. Again, sorry.

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Permalink Reply by S.H.M. on February 25, 2010 at 13:44

Oh, and I had a vodka in my hand, Skip. :)

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on February 25, 2010 at 13:55

It is always an honor to be mistaken with Les B. (he might not have the same opinion, LOL). And I always say, "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy! Cheers.

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Permalink Reply by P.G. on February 25, 2010 at 15:17

What would LA do to a driller if the 330ft was in violation? Fine them? Not produce from it?

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Permalink Reply by S.H.M. on February 26, 2010 at 0:42

Thanks to all. This/these are is/are the info I wanted to know. (dang my grammar).

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