Replies to This Discussion

Oil & Gas ProPermalink Reply by Terry L. Antee on June 11, 2010 at 3:59

That is their business, they shoot seismic and sell it or shoot seismic on contract for someone. Global has shot a 3D for Petrohawk and is now shooting one for BEUSA.

landownerPermalink Reply by Anita Goodson on June 11, 2010 at 7:56

Where are you located? They left a message on our phone saying they were coming back to do it again about a mt. ago. We haven't seen anything of them, yet. Heflin area near Bienville Parish.

Blondie

Oil & Gas ProPermalink Reply by Terry L. Antee on June 11, 2010 at 8:21

I am near Bisteneau State park but the shoot is hundreds of miles in area.

Permalink Reply by Aubrey C. Sanders, Jr. on June 11, 2010 at 9:35

The seismic survey is most important to evaluate anomalous conditions which might be favorable to accumulation of oil and/or gas. From this information structural maps can be constructed to be used in selection of locations to drill. Without a certain amount of geophysical and geologic data there would not be much drilling done.

I worked in geophsical industry for a number of years for Independent Exploration Co. We were always under contract to a specific company wherever we worked. My experience was in 50's and 60's. I do not know if there are companies who do this work w/out being under contract. Perhaps, but I would consider that to be a very high risk business.

Personally, I would welcome any geophysical company on my land with certain stipulations. I understand that most companies pay landowner a trespass or access fee. Unless you own large tract of land they can probably bypass your proerty anyway.