El Paso provided a recent update regarding their Wilcox Oil Play centered in Beauregard Parish Louisiana.  The targeted formation is a traditional sandstone rather than shale or limestone. 

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Halcon and midstates ace active in allen and Beauregard parishes for Wilcox as well.

Im new to this but I live in Beauregard in the Oretta area, 1 mile north of Oretta right off hwy 27. Seismic done last fall. A rep said we were in a very very favorable area and someone would be around to sign a lease in the spring. I know it is stiil spring, just wondering how much value I should put in what he said. Any thoughts. Thank you

okay, thanks, Any idea why since supposed to be so promising? Any other companies interested?

Think Halcon Louisiana Operating.

Read my previous post on this thread.

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