Expert: William Hawk Howes - 9/16/2009

Question
QUESTION: Do you know of activity in Columbia County, Arkansas?  Specifically 17S-21W area.  Thanks!

ANSWER: Other than the Shell Oil outside Brister, No.
Ten counties in Arkansas produce oil, all in the southern region of the state: Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Columbia, Hempstead, Lafayette, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, and Union. Historically, most of this production has been in Union, Lafayette, Columbia, and Ouachita counties. These four counties have been responsible for more than eighty-five percent of the oil produced in the state.
So, what activity are you looking for? Seems pretty busy everywhere.

Hawk

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QUESTION: Well, we have acreage in this area and have not had interest in many years. My radar always goes up when we get a "cold call" and are offered "the highest" rates for the area.  We have been offered 3/16th with $80.00 paidup lease.  This happened to us awhile back in LA in the Haynesville Shale. Thanks again!

Answer
Sorry I couldn't have been of more help. I really have no experience in situations such as these.
I'm a lubrication engineer in that I solve problems with the application of lubrication products after the fact.
Always wanted to get on a rig and play John Wayne with the tin hat and all, but never happened. Good luck on your property situation. remember, just like in the movies "Trust No One"!  :)

Hawk