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Comment by Herman (Chuck) Plonnigs, III on October 16, 2011 at 11:15

I was just out at the Devon site in Morehouse Parish (10/16/2011). Every thing looks exactly them same as it has the last two weeks. It would appear that everything is in place with engines running but with no apparent drilling, or any other activity in progress. I was at the gate hoping someone would make an appearance so I could possibly ask a question or two. There are people out there as I counted 8 pickups. I did not want to knock on a trailer as I could possibly wake someone. But anyway that’s that. Wish I had some news.

Comment by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on October 9, 2011 at 13:16

Mr. Plonnigs, III:  Devon ain't Chesapeake.  And by that I mean they have a culture that is old school E&P.  They do not issue regular press releases.  They keep everything close to the vest.  They promote nothing, or very little.  They are the most tight-lipped, difficult to negotiate with, slow moving and cautious energy company that you or any member of GHS has ever heard of.  Those in the business characterize them as "traditionalist".  With good and not so good connotations.  Sometimes they move slow, too slow for some of their partners.  However Devon is held in high regard as to operational experience and capability.  I don't care to negotiate with them but I would gladly have them drill "my" wells.  If I was fortunate to have a well.  LOL!

Comment by Herman (Chuck) Plonnigs, III on October 9, 2011 at 12:36

Ok Mr. Peel...again...thanks much. I will attempt to keep things as updated as I can, or am allowed to. The guys you see out there are friendly acting but make no attempt to approach you so questions, at this point, are nonexistent. The one gentleman we talked briefly to Monday did, in fact, us the phrase “tight hole”.

Comment by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on October 9, 2011 at 12:18

The original permit was for a vertical wellbore.  It was amended to allow for a horizontal completion.  That may account for some of the delay.  Also Devon may be in no hurry to complete the well for a number of reasons.

Comment by Herman (Chuck) Plonnigs, III on October 9, 2011 at 11:55

Ok was out on the Morehouse Parish Devon site today and it has not changed since I was out there this past Monday. When you saw someone it was an individual. When I was in the business years ago there was always activity. They had the Danger Hydrogen Sulfide Gas sign out with the Green, Yellow and Red colors identified and the Green flag was flying.

 

We also viewed a man about half way up the tree, in a safety harness, taking care of business so I am assuming drilling was not in progress. As I said it looks the same today as it did this past Monday in my picture. It would appear things are in “neutral”.

 

Could they be waiting for orders or authorization or specialists?

 

Regardless…it’s a fascinating thing…if I had another career in me, my application would be on file. I told my wife this...the less said the better.

Comment by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on October 5, 2011 at 12:08

Drilling the CROSSETT 31H #1.  First horizontal LSBD well in Morehouse Parish.  Thanks Herman, hope you and others can hang this one on your wall and tell good stories about it for years to come.