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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on January 9, 2013 at 15:03

Gary Salmon does business under several business names.  I've run across his companies offering leases on numerous occasions.  I don't know Mr. Salmon personally and don't have any reason to think he is doing anything wrong.  He and most lease brokers would likely be surprised and disappointed that a landman in their pay used scare tactics.  I'd still contact one of the three companies I list above if you wish to entertain an Oil & Gas lease at this time.

HPS OIL & GAS PROPERTIES, INC.

Business Corporation

LAFAYETTE

Active

Previous Names

Business:	HPS OIL & GAS PROPERTIES, INC.
Charter Number:	32513340D
Registration Date:	1/26/1979

Domicile Address
	118 DEMANADE BLVD.
	LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Mailing Address
	C/O GARY SALMON
	118 DEMANADE BLVD.
	LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Status
Status:	Active
Annual Report Status:	In Good Standing
File Date:	1/26/1979
Last Report Filed:	1/4/2013
Type:	Business Corporation

Registered Agent(s)

Agent: GARY SALMON Address 1: 118 DEMANADE BLVD. City, State, Zip: LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 Appointment Date: 5/17/1983

Officer(s)

Additional Officers: No

Officer: GARY L. SALMON Title: President Address 1: 118 DEMANADE BLVD. City, State, Zip: LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

Permalink Reply by Chad E. Sepulvado on April 17, 2013 at 9:44

I would guess it would depend on how the landman presented it.  If he threatened all sorts of bad things from force pooling an unleased owner, then he might have crossed the line. But simply pointing out that the landowner might be force pooled anyway may very well be the truth.  Landowners need this fact to determine whether they would be better off taking their lease bonus and royalty (if any) or waiting to come in at 100% after payout.  It's a business risk determination that, in my opinion, he should consider. 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Spring Branch,mineral owner on April 21, 2013 at 9:02

FYI.......Ax Energy is representing Anadarko and Skip is correct in that $500 and 22.5% appears to be the going rate.  

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on April 16, 2014 at 3:43

CSC Energy applies for 7 ANN C RU Drilling Units in the Caddo Pine Island Field and designates Petro-Chem as operator.

http://ucmwww.dnr.state.la.us/ucmsearch_070611/UCMRedir.aspx?url=ht...

Permalink Reply by Royal Tyler on April 16, 2014 at 4:03

Does this mean much opportunity for neighbors? I own a quarter section in S4, T21N, R15W. Does it help any to advertise I have good access, including good roads, and would be a willing landowner/mineral rights owner? or do they find you if they want to look for additional sites and no need of trying?

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on April 16, 2014 at 4:21

It is something you should be aware of and follow.  The best way to follow beyond discussions here on GHS is to learn how to navigate the state O&G database, SONRIS.  You can keep up with progress and be prepared in case you are contacted in regard to a lease.  If CSC/Petro-Chem is interested in exploring your land, they will contact you.  If they are successful in making commercial wells they will "step out" from this 7 section footprint in an attempt to define the productive extent of the Annona Chalk in N Caddo.

Here is a link to the SONRIS Help Center group.  Some of the links may have changed but the instructions are still good.  Let me know if you need any help.  Petro-Chem has drilled a vertical test well and two horizontals to date.  Other than those wells this application is to set up drilling units.  There will still have to be well permits issued before more wells are drilled.

http://www.gohaynesvilleshale.com/group/sonris_help_center

Permalink Reply by The cat on June 16, 2014 at 14:44

I was contacted by this company, HPS Oil & Gas Properties, today about a mineral ownership interest in some North Caddo parish property. What should my first move be? I'm not getting much input from the guy, how do I find more info to know how to respond? Any input would be appreciated!

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 16, 2014 at 15:05

HPS is one of the business names used by Gary Salmon.  Mr. Salmon has a land company and serves numerous clients.  The question here would be who is his client and what is the formation/zone of interest.  There are no leases recorded with the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court at this time in the name HPS Oil & Gas.  That may indicate that this lease effort is in it's early stages.  What is the location of your mineral interest by section-township-range?

HPS OIL & GAS PROPERTIES, INC.

Business Corporation

LAFAYETTE

Active

 

Previous Names
Business:	HPS OIL & GAS PROPERTIES, INC.
Charter Number:	32513340D
Registration Date:	1/26/1979

 

Domicile Address
	118 DEMANADE BLVD.
	LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

 

Mailing Address
	C/O GARY SALMON
	118 DEMANADE BLVD.
	LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

 

Status
Status:	Active
Annual Report Status:	In Good Standing
File Date:	1/26/1979
Last Report Filed:	1/8/2014
Type:	Business Corporation

 

Registered Agent(s)

 

Agent: GARY SALMON Address 1: 118 DEMANADE BLVD. City, State, Zip: LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 Appointment Date: 5/17/1983
Officer(s)	Additional Officers: No

 

Officer: GARY L. SALMON Title: President Address 1: 118 DEMANADE BLVD. City, State, Zip: LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

 

 

Amendments on File (2)

Description Date Domicile, Agent Change or Resign of Agent 3/13/1980 Domicile, Agent Change or Resign of Agent 11/25/1980

Permalink Reply by The cat on June 16, 2014 at 15:22

I have no idea of the section, township & range info. Maybe in the area of 21N 14W 26 - 28, 32 - 35?

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 16, 2014 at 15:34

Without the section-township-range it's difficult to be sure but Dixie-Belcher is in the Anadarko Haynesville Liquids Play.  Andadarko has had four land companies leasing for them over two and a half years.  HPS is not one of those four.  If they are leasing for Anadarko that would be a very recent development.  Suggest that you ask the landman if the lease is offered on behalf of Anadarko.  If it is then you can use the information contained in those Anadarko discussion threads.  You can also ask him/her for the section-township-range.  They will know.

Permalink Reply by The cat on June 16, 2014 at 15:37

Sorry, I looked up the area & went back to edit my previous post! The guy wanted succession info on my parents and a signed affidavit. Should I get an oil & gas attorney to check it out?

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 16, 2014 at 15:49

The chain of title is likely incomplete for your ownership interest.  Do you know how many mineral acres you own?

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