CMK, I would only caution to watch out for the Valence/BP activity in southern Harrison County.  There does appear to be some evidence of possible oil production from a formation below the Haynesville Shale.  GMX actually plans to deepen 7-8 of their exisiting vertical wells to test out the Norphlet and/or Smackover.  It is likely limited in areal extent even if this deeper oil exists.

CMK, you know that trying to discuss anything with fred soon turns into a farce.  LOL!  I fully understand the impulse to correct his far out ideas but I think he is better ignored.  Off to the Gemini Parade.  Have a good one.  Skip

ETOCO stop leasing in far north Caddo in the fall of '08 after amassing about 10k acres. Then after about an 8 week lull, Devon started leasing in the same sections/townships. This was in Townships 23-21N - 14W. I had gone on to other projects and missed the summer of '09 action in 20N -14W until the Devon pre-app notice letters appeared. Devon has added another 10,00k+ and recorded their last lease on 11/3/09.

You mean we weren't friends already? If I had known that, I would have sent you a friend request. My work has taken me to other corners of the play and I was out of touch with recent activity in north Caddo. I like puzzles and trying to figure out Devon's intentions has been a challenge. You may be correct as to their interest involving CV horizontals in north Caddo.

Checkmateking. I have been following the Missionary Lake North, ETOCO wells for two years. Electrodynamics and I have been discussing them on a regular basis for over a year. I didn't wish to take exception to your comment on the main page discussion regarding "a history of good oil wells" but I have seen only a few that are CV. Less than 4. And a number of dry holes or short term producers. All vertical completions. I do however think that the science generated from the recent wells are the reason behind 2009 leasing activity and Devon's recent unit apps in 20N-14W. I would like to compare notes in the near future at your convenience. In the meantime I suggest that you perform a search of the Caddo Clerk of Court's conveyance records for ETOCO and Devon in north Caddo, if you have not done so already. I have been puzzling over it for some time. Regards, Skip

I'll keep my money, my guns & my freedom...you can keep the change!