"Skip wrote: "When a mineral tract is force pooled in a unit, I don't think there is recourse for subsurface trespass. Use of the surface for unit operations would constitute trespass."
LRA 30:10(A)(b) states "The…"
Steve Powers's Discussions
Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
21 Replies
I'm looking for Haynesville Shale unleased mineral owners, with Chesapeake production on their section, who are not being paid, and are not receiving well reports.I recently discovered I have a tract…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Zimmerman Dec 14, 2020.
Steve Powers's Page
Latest Activity
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
landownerLester G replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"Thanks Skip, I will follow up after the bankruptcy. Is there a way to listen or see the court bankruptcy proceedings via zoom or conference call?"
landownerLester G replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"Bob, I received division orders on these wells and I have been receiving UMO revenue. My request for well data was so I could extrapolate the math back to first production for each well to see when each paid out, when my pro rata share went…"
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"If you were never notified by the Commissioner of Conservation of pending permit and other well related hearings, go see your District Attorney. Mineral trespass might support a criminal felony charge of theft. An arrest is probably not beholden to…"
landownerLester G replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"It is very true that the O/G will spin you to no end. I have an atty and have sat in district court, appeals court, and the Supreme Ct of La. In 2010 I sent a request in writing, notarized the letter, and sent it certified mail to…"
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"Someone is spinning you, Lester, and getting just the effect they are looking for.
Stall and evade until you give up as most people eventually do when faced with the peculiar legal quandary of an UMO.
Do yourself a favor, get an attorney…"
landownerLester G replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"I have a small interest in section 24. I am UMO with this interest. I asked Chesapeake by email to send me the full accounting of the well build, equipping, and finishing costs, and separate production records for all…"
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"Is there a reason the reply button is absent in the post below?"
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"It's hard to tell in this case who was unleased and who was leased.
To add to the confusion, read this:
https://law.justia.com/cases/louisiana/third-circuit-court-of-appeal/2016/ca-16-0269.html
However, as I recall this thread was started…"
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"The issue of post production well costs has already been litigated to satisfaction in XXX OIL & GAS v. HILCORP, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, 206 So.3d 885 (2016)"
landownerBob Zimmerman replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"Unleased landowners looking for salvation in the La. Mineral Code, Title 31 should instead be looking in the Conservation Code, specifically at Article 10 of Title 30. The Mineral Code concerns leased property.
Insofar as unleased production…"
landownerSteve Powers replied to Steve Powers's discussion Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
"Skip,
Thanks for the reply. Several years ago, I sent a certified letter with a request for well reports in accordance with the Louisiana Mineral Code, and followed up with phone calls.
No response was ever received.
According to Pacer, the…"
landownerSteve Powers posted a discussion
Unleased mineral owners with Chesapeake production and no payments
I'm looking for Haynesville Shale unleased mineral owners, with Chesapeake production on their section, who are not being paid, and are not receiving well reports.I recently discovered I have a tract where Chesapeake has not paid me, nor forwarded well or production reports. The wells in question are way past payout. Title to the land is clear and it is clearly unleased.I've been told that Chesapeake will frequently just stonewall the small unleased owner who has well production, even where…See More
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 7:38 on November 29, 2020,
Oil & Gas ProSkip Peel - Mineral Consultant said… Steve, being a mineral consultant, and not an O&G lawyer, I don't know if your submission would help, hurt or have no effect. I suspect that the bankruptcy judge's ruling is already determined but not yet announced. I suspect that the CHK bankruptcy ruling and Judge Hick's ruling on the BPX class action will come before Christmas. The allegations in both class suits are identical. I work with all three law firms bringing the class suits. The BPX case is actually more significant at this time as a ruling for the plaintiffs will result in multiple class actions against all the major Louisiana Haynesville operating companies for illegal post production deductions to UMI production payments.
Profile Information
- How would you describe yourself?
- Landowner
📧 Want email updates on new discussions?
Click Forum and scroll down past the last discussion and click the "Follow" button.
Click Forum and scroll down past the last discussion and click the "Follow" button.
Top Content
Groups
-
Unleased Mineral Owners
286 members
-
ALTERNATE ENERGY TECHNOL…
6 members
-
Union County, AR
49 members
-
Natchitoches Parish
409 members
-
DeSoto Parish
691 members
-
Bienville Parish, LA
253 members
-
SMACKOVER LITHIUM GROUP …
7 members
-
Bossier Parish
549 members
-
WESTERN HAYNESVILLE
20 members
-
Nacogdoches County
196 members
Blog Posts
New Drilling and production units
Posted by don burkett on September 17, 2026 at 10:08
© 2026 Created by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher).
Powered by
