Randy, You are correct that many of us do not know how to read a section map. I am trying to learn to read the maps to determine my section, township, range. The closest numbers on the map to my location are T17NR13W4. Would you please tell me what this means? Is that my section, township, range? Thanks.

THANK YOU I AM IN SEC 14-12-7 IS THERE ANY ACTIVITY THERE? WE ALSO SOLD AND RETAIN 1/2 THE MINERAL RIGHTS TO 16.18 ACRES IN TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH RANGE 7WEST NATCHITOCHES PARISH. IT SOLD ON MAY 27,2002. DOES ANY OF THIS MATTER? THANKS TAPPY

is there a way to let everyone know to add the township and range when discussing land? Thanks, sections #'s as you know, mean nothing on their own

Thank you very much. Why didn't I think of that? LOL

I forgot to add "Thank you for your help". :)

Randy,

I hope that you don't mind but is Chesapeake using Paramount Energy out of Lafayette to help secure leases?

Randy, how long have you been with Twin Cities? Did you come from FW or get hired in Shreveport?

Hey Randy I hate to ask a favor but I need some help, would you mind looking at the sonrise lite site, my land is located in Sec. 13 T11N R16W DeSoto Parish and explaining to me what happened with the two weels that show to be productive. Not being extrememly knowledgeable about drilling and well terminology I was having trouble following the information. I can tell two of the wells are plugged, but one just said omitted and another said shut in. KCS/ Petrohawk assured me (and my neighbors) in 2006 that everything had expired and that we owned the minerals and leased them. I haven't heard of any problems so I assume they are right I was just curious. Thanks a lot

Chris (herefordsnshale)

Randy,
Am I understanding this independent agents' contract terms to mean that if at the point I terminate the contract or it expires that I must wait 180 days before I can sign with someone else?

"No termination or expiration of this agreement shall impair Agent right of compensation with respect to a Mineral Lease which I have signed prior to the termination or expiration or that I may sign within 180 days after termination or expiration."

Could I ask what company are you representing?

Hi Randy,
I have a question about mineral rights that I reserved about 7 years ago. Can I lease them only for 3 years or can I sign a 5 year lease with a 5 year extention and then if they prescribe before drilling the, then mineral owner would be subject to to terms of the lease that I have negotiated?
I assume if the later is correct, I could sign the longer lease and possibly get a better bonus. I have only been contacted by Twin Cities. I will not deal with them whatsoever. Anyone who is misusing God's house doesn't get my business. I hope that you don't work for Twin Cities.

Randy, I have 1 acre in t18 r12 section 13. Has any of this section leased and would you have intrest?

Thank you again for responding. I have been getting the last few offers in writing. CHK wanted to see the last offer from the other company so I sent it to them right away. I believe that the reason the landman told me to sign or else was because he wanted to stop the offer/counter-offer senario that had been going on. I saw their point but it made me very distrustful of them. I know that I am in a very good area of northern DeSoto so maybe the CHK guy will re-think issue. Thanks again.

Thank you for answering and being upfront about it. I don't plan on being a holdout for long but my aim is to provide the best lease I can for my family. We only have 21 acres but my best friends have another 20 acres (in Frierson and Carmel) to put in with mine. The Chesapeake landman I have been dealing with gave me a Notice of Intent to sign. He would not negotiate the lease terms with unless I signed it. My side is that whether I sign with CHK or not depends on the lease terms, not just the bonus. I have 2 other companies that have been much more fair in dealing with me and they have promised to beat or match any offer from CHK. I wanted to sign with CHK and would have even taken a little less on the bonus to do it but I do not like being treated that way.

Randy, I do realize that you are currently working negotiating leases for Chesapeake. But out of the kindness of your heart, can you tell us if OTHER COMPANIES are actually offering signing bonuses of $20,000 and up?

Hey Randy
I just want you to know how much we appreciate you and your hard work. It's a job and you have to pay your bills too. When I receive my check, if any, I will be the most grateful person out there. Send some landmen near Township 13 Natchitoches Parish. We are waiting to shake your hand. Ha

thanks randy, how is it determined who's land it is under with horazonal drilling of 1/2 mile. also what are the plans for 80 acre spacing? did the state have to approve this?

I have a little more than 1acre in Keithville tract 24 and my significant other doesn't want to sign a lease because he thinks the 100% royality will be better in the long run. what can I tell him to change his mind?

It is south of LSUS on East Kings Hwy in Shreveport -but
out of city limits. Almost to Flournoy Lucas road. Property runs to Red River.