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Permalink Reply by 1kw6x71km1v37 on April 22, 2013 at 6:20

Not only is reporting slow, but often reports will be "changed" from the original submissions. And from what I've seen over time, some filings can contain false or misleading information. However, it's not like any of this is a big surprise here in the Banana Republic.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on April 22, 2013 at 15:22

The SONRIS staff enters data as it is received from the district offices.  It's likely that Wildhorse has not  as yet turned in their allowable and final completion reports.  The staff can't post what they do not have.  From personal experience with the District 6 office, there is no lead time problem on their end.  And there hasn't been one in the recent past for the database staff in Baton Rouge.  However the staff was short handed and has now undergone further budget cuts and staff reductions.  You can call District 6 about the allowable reports if you like.  I have had some success in the past reminding them that certain wells are past due for reports.  I can't state what exactly happened but the reports would show up shortly thereafter.  I would speculate that someone, probably the District 6 inspector for that area, contacted the operator and reminded them that their reports were over due.

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Permalink Reply by Charles Shelor on April 23, 2013 at 6:59

Great information.  Now if only I knew a shortcut to find how to contact the District 6 office I would call and ask about those wells.  I found three district offices on the department of natural resources web page under the conservation heading.  But I cannot find any office titled "District 6" on the dnr.louisiana.gov web site.  So, Skip, if you can provide a hint as to how to contact them, I will do so.  THANKS!

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on April 23, 2013 at 8:52

District 6 is Shreveport. 318-676-7585.  Have all pertinent information handy.  And be aware that you may not get an answer without a little wait to allow them to perform some research and contact the proper staff member or operator.

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Permalink Reply by Charles Shelor on April 23, 2013 at 9:07

FANTASTIC!!  Thank you for the advice and phone number!  You have been really helpful.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on April 23, 2013 at 9:15

You're welcome.  Please have patience and keep in mind that they are short staffed.  But then again almost all, if not all by now, state agencies are under staffed and pressed to deliver the services they are tasked to provide.  Less than a year ago I walked into the State Revenue Department office in the same building and found one person on duty.  It wasn't lunch time.  And as I waited my turn I noticed a sign stating that they are only open two days a week.  We tend not to think about what has happened in state government until we need something that is reasonable for a citizen and tax payer to expect.  It's easy to complain about too many state workers until we need them and find that there is no fat left to cut.  The cuts are now affecting the most basic of services.

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