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Permalink Reply by Jaybird on August 1, 2008 at 7:31

Not a rumor...it's a fact. Look in the photo's and see the map found that is dated October 2007 and supplied by the USGS. It's impressive what's underneath Louisiana. Their is a gas map and an Oil Map.

Jaybird

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Permalink Reply by Gone Fishin on August 1, 2008 at 7:36

can you find us a link to the map.

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Permalink Reply by Natch N3 on August 1, 2008 at 7:57

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Permalink Reply by LP on August 1, 2008 at 7:42

I have a question regarding drilling depth. I saw on the Sonris site that Well 237992, Nelson 18H 1 permit is for 18,200 feet depth. That is significantly deeper than any of the other wells listed in DeSoto Parish.
What would be the purpose of such a deep well?

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Permalink Reply by SAM Cd2 on August 1, 2008 at 9:29

How do you know which direction the horizontal is going? I'm interested in well #237943.

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Permalink Reply by PecanMan on August 1, 2008 at 8:45

This is the link to the USGS map http://certmapper.cr.usgs.gov/data/noga00/natl/graphic/2007/mean_co...

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Permalink Reply by Martin on August 1, 2008 at 9:20

Thanks Pecanman. Do actually grow or have a pecan orchard? That's something i've thought about....

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Permalink Reply by Jaybird on August 1, 2008 at 10:04

Thanks Gray Sands,

That information includes all of the maps and information and I will look at it over the weekend. Thanks for attaching that document. I couldn't remember where I saved it.

Jaybird

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Permalink Reply by Aubrey C. Sanders, Jr. on August 1, 2008 at 13:06

The Smackover formation underlies the shale. The Smackover is a very prolific producer. The Smackover extends at least from Mexico to Alabama. It is probably the most prolific producer in Noth Webster and north Claiborne Parishes. From a geologic view I see no reason not to believe it could produce in other areas. It is productive in east Texas, Miss. and Alabama.

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Permalink Reply by drillbit on August 2, 2008 at 5:03

Always include depth limitations in your leases...never "all formations below ground level.

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Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on August 2, 2008 at 5:13

I put the standard 100' below production clause in my lease.

I now wish I had limited to a certain depth. I have seen a lease in my area that specifies they can only drill between 9702' and 11,334'. NOW THAT'S A LEASE WITH NO WIGGLE ROOM.

Hindsight is 20/20.

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Permalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on August 2, 2008 at 5:46

The Austin Ckalk is a good bit above the HS. Below the HS is Smackover, Norphlet, Pine Hill Anhydrite, Louann Salt, Werner Anhydrite. Mixed in with the HS are the Gilmer Limestone and Buckner Anhydrite.

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