Avoyelles Parish

A place for discussion of oil and gas mineral activity in Avoyelles Parish which sits over the Austin Chalk, Tuscaloosa Trend and other formations.

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  • Abington

    Rabalais well update by Department of Natural Resources

    01/09/2012 06 20370 SLIDE & ROTATE DRLD LATERAL TO 20370'; RAN 3 1/2" SLOTTED LNR & DROPPED OFF @ 14406' TOP, BTM @ 20243'; SET PROD PKR @ 14438'; RAN 2 7/8" TBG; INSTALL WELLHEAD TREE; WOCR;
  • Craig Wascom

    How long before the state sets allowables?

  • Abington

    Rabalais Well in Odenburg production test about 7-10 days away
    JCOF_DrillingRabalais35_1WellOdenburg.png
    Turner Bayou Chalk Project Well Updates

    Rabalais 35 No.1 (8.8% Working Interest / 6.6% NRI)

    The Rabalais 35 No.1 well Odenburg (south of Simmesport), in the Turner Bayou Chalk project, is currently flowing back fluids injected into the well during completion and drilling mud. Flow back of these fluids is expected to be completed in the next 7-10 days at which time the hydrostatic head (load) will be off the formation and the well can be flow tested for production.



    Read more: AvoyellesToday.com - Rabalais Well in Odenburg production test abou... 

  • david crocket

    Is there any new action associated with the Rabalais 35 with the flow testing?

  • Abington

    David,

    Well, end of January has come, and we do not see a report out by Pryme. Hopefully soon we will all know.

  • Robert

    I have been speaking to Severval Minerial buyers for a friend of mines land. Prices have dropt and some are waiting to see what is going to come of the AC a little more solid info. One fellow said that Anadarco is noteven going to go into the TMC. Staying in AC. Dont know why.

  • Robert

    Im hearing that Anadarco wells are not any good from TAGCO land leasing head guy. And that Anadarco has not budget any money for new leasing here in Avoyelles for 12. Are the wells here not good as he stated? Is there any other companies i can call to lease my LAnd In Cottonport? The Tagco guy says Woodland Petro is still leasing out of Lafayette. I cant find them on Google to call.

  • Abington

    Does not sound encouraging, Robert.  You might try calling the Avoyelles clerk of court's office and they may be able to have a contact for you to Woodland.

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    Guys, it's not a good idea to contact Woodland or any other broker/operator.  Much better to let them come to you.  If you contact them expect to get their lowest offer if they have any interest at all.  If your minerals are located where they are leasing they will get around to contacting you.

    Name Type City Status
    WOODLAND PETROLEUM CORPORATION Business Corporation LAFAYETTE Active

    Business: WOODLAND PETROLEUM CORPORATION
    Charter Number: 34403736 D
    Registration Date: 3/31/1992
    Domicile Address
      309 LA RUE FRANCE, SUITE 203
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
    Mailing Address
      C/O MICHAEL J. BROUSSARD
      P.O. BOX 53633
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70505
    Status
    Status: Active
    Annual Report Status: In Good Standing
    File Date: 3/31/1992
    Last Report Filed: 3/15/2011
    Type: Business Corporation

    Registered Agent(s)
    Agent: MICHAEL J. BROUSSARD
    Address 1: 309 LA RUE FRANCE, SUITE 203
    City, State, Zip: LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
    Appointment Date: 4/16/2008

    Officer(s) Additional Officers: No 
    Officer: MICHAEL J. BROUSSARD
    Title: President, Director
    Address 1: 309 LA RUE FRANCE, SUITE 203
    City, State, Zip: LAFAYETTE, LA 70508


  • Robert

    Thank you Skip. Thats the advice i needed. They are coming . Im in the Zone . Last Landman said to my Mother and Myself. Patience is the Key.

  • CajunClampett

    Prime Energy's CEO spoke on their Board Room Radio and mentioned that their next well will be drilled east of the Deshotels 20H well starting in June and expect to drill a further well in 2012.
  • Abington

    I wonder how far east? Still in Avoyelles? There are some permits to drill in west of Morganza on the Atchaflaya bordering St. Landry Parish.

  • cajun65

    My wifes family signed a 3 yr. lease with Halcon last night 500 a acre and 25% roy. It is 32 acres in Fith Ward off Business Loop rd. They have interst in Sec. 26. at these time Time will tell.

  • Abington

    Halcon is now leasing tracts around Marksville at 500 an acre and 25 percent. What is also interesting is that they appear to be leasing some smaller tracts of ten acres or so, not just the big land owners.

  • KFHarris

    I am new to this stuff, but I am learning fast. West wind Explorations came and leased our land back in March for 400 an acre with 25% royalties. However we live in Texas, have never seen the land and still havent received a rental production order or anything to say they are drilling. The land is located in Avoyelles section 6&7 T2S R3E. Can we are planning a trip down and have been in touch with Mr. Dupree for a plat of the property. But someone told us they were drilling, can anyone living there confirm that for me?
  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    KFH, no need to make the trip if you are willing to spend some time learning your way around the LA state O&G database, SONRIS.  You will find the answer to most of your questions there.  And from the comfort of your home easy chair and computer.  There is no requirement in LA law for an operator to inform you of their intention to drill a well.  You have to exercise some due diligence to track permitting and drilling on your minerals.  Use this link to get started.

    http://www.gohaynesvilleshale.com/group/sonris_help_center

  • KFHarris

    You are the man Skip!  I really appreciate all your help.  I cant say this will be the last time I will need your expertise!  I will definitely look at this link and see what I can find out.

  • david crocket

    Dupuy land co. 30H was spud yesterday 05/27/2013

  • CenturyMan

    Does this mean that EOG has 2 rigs working in the area now?

  • david crocket

    the paul 15h reached total depth on the 17th of may and set casing on the 19th.  i don't know if everything was completed on this well and they moved that rig, or if another one was moved in.  we will have to defer to an expert.

  • david crocket

    The last two entries on the Paul 15h in avoyelles parish  anybody with more infor? eog well

    05/31/2013 31 16417 10941 5-19-13, STATUS 31 INACTIVE DRY HOLE FUT. UTIL. STATUS DATE: 5-19-13.
    05/22/2013 06 16417 05/17/13: TOTAL DEPTH REACHED. 05/19/13: SET 5-1/2" CASING @16417' W/ 770 SX. STATUS DATE: 05/19/13
  • Charles Bell

    Hello,

    I am new on this part of the site but was wondering if anyone has information on the status of the Paul 15H. Are they still in the process of fracking? The 5/31/13 entry is the last one on the SONRIS site(listed below by David Crocket). Thanks in advance.

    CB

  • david crocket

    new permit for a well in avoyelles parish, number 248286, july 25, 2014, red river bay field, 007-02N-08E, depth 8400

    someone who knows more than me, is this wilcox or tms?

  • Abington

    It would seem it is wilcox since it is not horizontal. 

  • Abington

    And being drilled by Wilcox energy co of natchez, 8,600 feet deep

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    Wilcox.  Operator is .........WILCOX ENERGY COMPANY. 

  • david crocket

    i was just about to add that after i looked back.  thanks, skip

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    Abington beat both of us.  LOL!

  • Two Dogs, Pirate

    Midstates drills horizontals into the Wilcox. They were the first that I knew of to do this down around DeQuincy.

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    The permit had not been entered in the database when I checked earlier.  It will likely be there later today.

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

  • david crocket

    Anybody know anything about this well permitted 11/18/2014, by petro-guard, section 17, T25, R3E avoyelles parish  number 248716 named VUA, Eola depth 9100 feet.

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    VUA is Voluntary Unit A.  That means no force pooling necessary.  All the mineral interests are leased and agreed to the formation of the unit.  The target horizon is the Wilcox Sand.

  • david crocket

    thanks skip

  • David Crockett

    AVOYELLES 01 250795 INDIGO MINERALS 001 12-FEB-18 T2660 023-02S-05E 0800 BAYOU JACK, NORTH 15624

    new well in Avoyelles parish permitted today

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

  • David Crockett

    I see that they are actually re-entering serial number 154571 for the Avoyelles well that was permitted today

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    The Martin Companies own forest lands and a lot of minerals across central LA.  Their servitude and fee minerals are the base assets of Indigo Resources.  Indigo is an active developer in NW LA drilling Haynesvlle Shale and Cotton Valley wells. 

  • preston dixon

    Does anybody know if there is any plan on drilling the Austin Chalk in Avoyelles parishes are they abandon it and moving to St. Landry parishes
  • Arthur E Person

    preston,

    I have no idea, however we are near Evergreen and are leased. I have family there, and they tell me that the well near Goudeau is producing and there are two more permitted. Not sure if they are in Avoyelles or the tip of St. Laundry?

    We have had a couple of offers to buy our Royalty interests (Certainly not interested in that!!) Also we got  notice that someone was going to be doing more 3-D Seismograph work  in our area and on our property. Certainly seems to be interest in Avoyelles, whether or not it comes to fruition, remains to be seen.   

  • preston dixon

    Thanks for the information i live in the DuPont area i am also lease and had plenty on offers to buy royalty not going to that either i did hear they had put 3-d on hold for now for what reason i don't know just waiting to see what happens
  • David Crockett

    I see there was a new well permitted in avoyelles today by menoah petroleum. Says field 9709-wildcat-no la Monroe. Depth is 6800 feet. Serial number 250963. Range 4e, twn 4n section 21. Is that a Wilcox?  

  • Rock Man

    Menoah permit depth is Lower Wilcox. In far north part of the Parish. Permit surrounded by multiple Wilcox dry holesx 

  • David Crockett

    I see that Torrent has permitted a well in avoyelles parish in bayou jack north. 2S, 5E, section 23. SN 251564 at 15624 feet

  • Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant

    SERIAL

    WELL NAME

    WELL NUM

    ORG ID

    FIELD

    PARISH

    PROD TYPE

    SEC

    TWN

    RGE

    EFFECTIVE DATE

    API NUM

    251564

    AUS RA SUXX;INDIGO MINERALS

    001

    T2660

    0800

    05

    00

    023

    02S

    05E

    02/18/2019

    17009201980000

     

    PRMT DATE

    SPUD DATE

    STAT DATE

    ST CD

    02/18/2019

    02/18/2019

    01

    SCOUT INFO

    REPORT DATE

    WELL STATUS

    MEASURED DEPTH

    TRUE VERT DEPTH

    DETAIL

    02/18/2019

    01

    15624

    N 47 D 13' 38" E 13,886.63' FROM NGS MON. "NUGENT" TO LOC IN SEC 23-T2S-R5E. (REPERMIT OF SERIAL #250795-EXPIRED)

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  • David Crockett

    There is a new entry on serial 251564 dated 08/12/2019-Redrill of SN:154571;locate and dig up well on 7/5/19; cut csg and install wellhead on 7/6/19;finished installing wellhead on7/7/19  well name: AUS RA SUXX;Indigo Minerals  

    so, what exactly does that mean?  

  • Rock Man

    Present operator is re-entering the old Moncrief Martin deep well that was plugged in 2010 (SN 154571). Description in SONRIS is exactly what is saying, I.e. they found the plugged well location, dug down to expose the top cap on the casing, cut that off and installed a wellhead.

  • David Crockett

    So, they don't have to do any type of drilling or fracking, but just take over the old well?  

  • Rock Man

    No new drilling (unless they deepen the original well). But they will have to drill out plugs that were set when the original well was P&A'd.

    Figure they plan to perforate this old well bore at whatever level (assuming that casing has good cement behind pipe) and test that formation. This may include stimulation efforts.