Oil/Gas/Questions Answered by Expert David Traugott
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I know this isn't your primary area, but I hope you may have some insight on this matter anyway. We ... A: The state regulatory agency will determine the spacing requirements for the wells in your area; ... | |
| Oil in Orange County New York? | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I was just wondering if there is the possibility of oil finds in Orange county New York. If yes, ... A: Seismic data is collected when sound waves are sent into the earth and the time it takes for them to ... | |
| Swabbing | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: we plan to restart our Oil well with swabbing operation, could you pelase explain me if this ... A: Any time you are dealing with a high concentration of H2S the situation is dangerous. Everyone on ... | |
| Oil's economic Impact | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I am currently writing a paper on oil's impact on my state, I would like to know how oil has ... A: Here are three good examples... Eagle Ford Shale - South TX ... | |
| Cement squeezes | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: What is a dock squeeze and is there advantages to procedure? A: I think you are referring to a "block" squeeze; a block squeeze is typically performed when a ... | |
| oil & gas leases in Eastland & Brown Counties, Tx | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: Our family owns oil and gas mineral rights to 80 acres in Eastland and Brown Counties. We have ... A: Use the form at the link below to negotiate your lease. ... | |
| directional drilling, I think | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: T150N 99W sec 3 and 10. and 4 and 9. I have mineral rights leased to Denbury On Shore in North ... A: The ND oil and gas commission decides who gets the royalties; you should get royalties if they drill ... | |
| process by step to bring a well into production | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a royalty interest in a McKenzie County ND.Well drilled by Denbury Onshore. It is a ... A: Typically, the old is sold when the trucks come to empty the tank; the water is also hauled off in a ... | |
| process by step to bring a well into production | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a royalty interest in a McKenzie County ND.Well drilled by Denbury Onshore. It is a ... A: Currently, they are waiting for a frac spread to become available so they can rig up the equipment ... | |
| Pipeline Right-of-Way | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I signed a Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement but specifically had a paragraph put into the contract ... A: You will have to contact a pipeline construction company and ask them for a bid. Once you obtain ... | |
| royalty % | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I own 40acres section 36-14N-6W Candian County, Oklahoma. Chesapeake as offered 375per net acre and ... A: The only way to find out is to ask for it and see if they agree to the terms; your negotiating power ... | |
| drilling | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: do you know any reason they drilled one well in sec36 6n 20e in latimer county okla. and they have ... A: They drill in the areas that have proven to be the most productive; if it is an exploration well ... | |
| mineral rights | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I own mineral rights (with my brother & sisters) on 320 acres bordering Roosevelt & Sheridan ... A: I would lease instead of sell because once they're gone they're gone. Go to the website below and ... | |
| survey property to see if gas or oil is under ground | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: What would a geologist charge to see if gas or oil could possibly be found on some property? A: This will depend on the scope of work and the availability of the data required for the analysis; I ... | |
| Water Wells | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: We have about 800 acres close to Crystal City, TX over the Eagle Ford Shale region. The oil/gas ... A: The amount of water can vary, but typically it is a large volume; 250,000+ gallons for drilling and ... | |
| oil and gas lease | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I’m part owner of a family farm in Kingfisher OK. Our oil and gas lease will be up in July. ... A: You don't have to sign, you can negotiate as long as the system will let you. Eventually you may ... | |
| What are the benefits of MPD? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: David, What is the benefits of MPD? Are the MPD's benefits as follow? 1- Increase the penetration ... A: UBD is specifically "underbalanced" drilling and MPD is "managed" pressure drilling. The main ... | |
| What are the benefits of MPD? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: David, What is the benefits of MPD? Are the MPD's benefits as follow? 1- Increase the penetration ... A: The reason it is not economical in all situations is due to problems with drilling the well. ... | |
| What are the benefits of MPD? | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: David, What is the benefits of MPD? Are the MPD's benefits as follow? 1- Increase the penetration ... A: Yes, those are some of the benefits. Additional benefits include being able to drill in a smaller ... | |
| Drilling | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: David, When drilling a vertical gas well in the Taylor sand in east Tx is it a common practice to ... A: Yes, in vertical wells they typically drill through the base of the production zone and make sure ... | |
| water shut-off using cement squeeze | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: could u explain to me how they do the cement to shut off the water zone?? what is the procedure?? ... A: Typically, they will pump cement into the bottom of the well and then "hesitate" squeeze the cement ... | |
| Drilling 101 | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: David, Can you suggest a site to go to or a book to buy for people that are drilling and gas well ... A: The oil and gas industry is technical by nature so there are no "clear explanations"; however, the ... | |
| Eagle ford shale | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a well that was drilled 14,285' in 1964 and was plugged due to lost circulation in the bottom ... A: The well in 1964 was probably a vertical well and you will need to drill a horizontal well into the ... | |
| completion problems/drilling | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have producing wells in the Cana Woodford Shale area, tri county are near fay, Ok Dewey, Custer, ... A: I regret to inform you that your chances are slim to none. Oil companies (especially large ones) ... | |
| drill pipe torque ratings | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Is there a table of allowable torques for drill pipe? Is drill pipe different from Schedule piping, ... A: Information related to the operational limits of drill pipe is included in the document at the link ... | |
| bailing well | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I own a gas well on my property. The well is 2200' deep with a 6" casing & it was recased in 1956, @ ... A: The most economic solution for your situation is probably a plunger lift; see the link below for ... | |
| bailing well | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I own a gas well on my property. The well is 2200' deep with a 6" casing & it was recased in 1956, @ ... A: You can try to remove the water, but it will probably come right back. If you want to remove the ... | |
| mineral lease value | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 different mineral deeds 2 are in Atoka, Okla. One is in Johnston Co. Okla. 1st one is 1/4 ... A: Go to the website below and search for wells in your area. Once this information is obtained send ... | |
| wells | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: How is the requirement for distances between wells? If I drill a well how many feet must the next ... A: This is stipulated by the state regulatory agency that oversees the oil and gas industry. In TX ... | |
| division order | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I was asked to sign a division order. I don't know if it is ligit. Not sure what I am signing. ... A: It is a legal document which describes how the production will be distributed; see below. ... | |
| Capping Gas Wells | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, My mother owns a parcel of undeveloped property that appears to have an older gas ... A: To find out if it is capped you can search for it in the well database; you may also contact the PA ... | |
| Gas well drilling statistics | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Traugott: I grew up in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania. I was born in Delmont 26 miles east of ... A: The information you are seeking is located at the link below; I think you have to pay for access to ... | |
| Private Gas Well in Indiana | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, I have a question about a private gas well. My wife and I are looking to purchase a ... A: First, I would go to the website below and find your well and pull all the records available. ... | |
| DRILLING MY OWN WELL | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE 320 AC IN HARPER KANSAS . I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY BIG OIL COMPANY TO LEASE MY LAND . TWO ... A: Drilling a well on your own can get very expensive in a very short time period if you don't know ... | |
| gas and oil wells | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: This is a long story/question so please be patient.Five years ago i purchased a property and with it ... A: It sounds like the wells are starting to deplete and working on the wells is typically pretty ... | |
| want to lease mineral rights | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: who do I call about leaseing the rights to the minerals I have in oklahoma call 5803148042 A: Go to the website below and find out who is drilling in your area. ... | |
| Comingling zones | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a small working interest in a newly-completed well in Oklahoma. It was flow tested at 2.4 ... A: It depends. If the pressure is too high in the gas zone then all of the gas will flow into the oil ... | |
| Pump Characteristics | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: i want to know about the pump characteristics curve (centrifugal pump), and being specific one WHY ... A: I do not know the answer to your question; however, the link below contains a lot of good ... | |
| Shale Gas Service Companies | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: My name is Chris and I am working in Central Europe (mainly Poland) where the shale gas ... A: Chris, Here are some additional companies that provide the services you are inquiring about (note - ... | |
| held by production | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: The Arkansas leasing manual states a lease is held by production when drilling operations commence. ... A: I'm pretty sure this is when they start preparing the site; however, they may define this as when ... | |
| What does tight spot mean? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: They are doing exploratory drilling on land in my area, I think for gas. The details of the well ... A: This simply means that they are experiencing excess drag in this location in the well. There are ... | |
| Gas Drilling | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: We just received a letter from Anadarko Petroleum Corp saying that they are planning on drilling on ... A: They cannot drill without a lease in place, so I'm pretty sure they will be contacting you in the ... | |
| Mineral Rights in Duval County, Texas | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I understand through some family history that we may own some mineral rights in the Realitos ... A: This information should be located in the Duval county courthouse; you can either go search the ... | |
| Selling Frac Water | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have a large reservoir of water and the ability to re-fill it on my land in Johnson County, ... A: It is normally sold by the barrel and the market price will depend on the availability in your area; ... | |
| 5 year lease, $15 an acre, 1/8 oil royalty | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: My sisters and I just inherited 40 acres of desert in Kern County, California: Section 26, Township ... A: This seems low to me, but it might be the going rate in your area. Ask the adjacent land owners ... | |
| Want to lease mineral rights | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a company to explore for oil or gas on my apx. 22 acres, which I own all mineral ... A: You can search the database at the link below to see who is working in your area. ... | |
| Cost of an oil well | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: How much does it cost an oil company to drill an oil well? How long would it take for the company to ... A: How much does it cost an oil company to drill an oil well? Land wells can range anywhere from ... | |
| Tool question - gas wells | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I was recently asked a question on one of my forums that I cannot answer. Could you possibly help me ... A: More information is needed to answer that question; well intervention is a very detailed operation ... | |
| natural gas/mineral property lease | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: "I have about 5 acres in Southwest VA, and have been given a contract for a property lease for ... A: Use this form to negotiate your lease; the only way to find out the "going rates" in your area is to ... | |
| oil/gas lease | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My sister and I own 60 acres of minerals in Montague County Tx Approximately 3.5 miles nw of Bowie. ... A: You are in a "hot" area and should be able to get a lot more. Unfortunately, I suspect EOG will ... | |
| Oil/Gas Lease | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have 160 adres -6 miles from Fort Collins, CO.(12 miles by the road route) The land is currently ... A: You need to review your CRP contract and see if it says anything about mineral leases or drilling ... | |
| Oil Well Water Production | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: How likely is it (or is it even possible) that an oil well would go from producing 3 BOPD with no ... A: Yes, this is possible; it is called "water breakthrough". There are many reasons why this happens ... | |
| leasing minerals in okla. | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if the minerals in these locations would be good to lease in oklahoma? The first one ... A: You can search the database at the link below to see what kind of production is located in those ... | |
| Gas Well | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 30yr. old existing gas well that is cased to approx. 250'. It is just a drilled hole in the ... A: You can either try to slow the water production OR install a bigger pump. There are various ... | |
| oil lease | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I along with my 3 other siblings signed a 3 years lease in Sept. of 08. We have not received any ... A: This depends on when they decide to drill in your area (note - there is a possibility that they will ... | |
| gas mineral rights | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in northern Pennsylvania where they are starting to do alot of drilling. We leased our land ... A: You are probably in an area called the "Marcellus shale" and that area is really "hot" right now; ... | |
| mineral leases | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I was contacted by a landman about mineral rights from 128.401 acres of land, Sherrod Dunman Survey, ... A: The only way to know if this is a reasonable offer is to ask around and see what other people in ... | |
| Vacuum Pump | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Traugott. I own 50% working interest in a small oil well in Oklahoma. I only have a basic ... A: When a well is brought on to production, initially the pressure in the reservoir is high enough to ... | |
| How does this sound to you? | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I own the mineral/oil rights of 17.5 acres. Section 8-2S-24W Jackson County, Oklahoma. I signed a ... A: Simply do a search on the Internet for "sell mineral rights"; here are three websites that I found ... | |
| Hughes County Lease | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: We recently received a request to sign a royalty contract for mineral rights on Section 11-6N-11E, ... A: Ask you neighbors what they got and then use the form below to negotiate your lease. The royalty is ... | |
| Mineral rights. | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Traugott, Recently I was contacted by an oil/gas company about acreage I own in Texas about mineral ... A: Use the form below to negotiate your lease; the only way to obtain information about the "going ... | |
| Brokers | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My family and I have been contacted by, so far, three different brokers (I'm guessing is what they ... A: Don't rush into anything; take your time and understand what you are doing, you can use the ... | |
| land owner rights | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I own a farm. I do not own the oil/mineral rights. A new oil co. bought the oil lease. They have ... A: You need to review the lease contract and see what your rights are. Once that is completed (and you ... | |
| SURFACE OWNERS RIGHTS | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: DAVE--I LIVE IN S/W COLORADO AND PURCHASED 40 ACRES THAT HAD AN EXISTING ROAD ACROSS IT GOING TO ... A: Create a video of the pumper speeding on your road and mail it to the oil company and the pumping ... | |
| value of mineral rights | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Please inform me of the value of mineral rights located in the Northeast Qtr of Sec 4 TS 10 N Range ... A: The value is determined by how well you can negotiate a mineral lease; please see the document at ... | |
| Horizontal drilling | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: David Traugott My question is: In which geologic, reservoir conditions it is recommended to use ... A: Typically it is beneficial to utilize horizontal drilling when the reservoir is tight (i.e. has low ... | |
| lease money | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Who gets the lease money? Surface owner, mortgage owner, or mineral rights owner? The minerals are ... A: This depends on which state you live in; in TX the minerals and surface are either held together or ... | |
| Longevity of a well | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, I have mineral rights, I inherited, on some land in McClain County, Oklahoma. An oil ... A: Go to the website below and click on oil and gas database; you can then search by county, township ... | |
| Longevity of a well | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, I have mineral rights, I inherited, on some land in McClain County, Oklahoma. An oil ... A: The data that the oil companies use to research areas for potential exploration activities is ... | |
| Trees accidentally cut down | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: An oil company just cleared some trees from my neighbors' property so they could install gas piping ... A: They are responsible for getting you back to where you were prior to the mishap. If the trees were ... | |
| horizontal wells | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 500+ acre tract in Kansas that is farmed by a tenant & have been approached by a land man ... A: I would use the form at the link below to negotiate the mineral lease; with 500+ acres you have some ... | |
| Good Frack Gone Bad | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought an existing well on my farm 30 days prior to a new well being drilled by a developer. My ... A: What state are you in? If you are in TX I would request a hearing with the TX Railroad Commission ... | |
| mineral interest in Caddo County | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: As part of an estate settlement, I just received notice that I have a mineral interest in a tract of ... A: You need to find out who (if anyone) is operating in your area (see link below) and then send a ... | |
| oil lease | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: My family owns some mineral rights located in 157N,93W Mountrail County, North Dakota that currently ... A: This decision is totally up to you and your family. You may want to wait for the economic ... | |
| Wildcat drilling | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i would like your opinion/suggestions,for wildcat drilling in northern Somalia.The geology in that ... A: First you will have to get access to the land and secure a lease agreement with the landowner and ... | |
| Cost Overruns in drilling oil and gas wells | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm a Petroleum Engineering Student at the Colorado School of Mines working on an outside project on ... A: Cameron - I posted your question on the Drilling TIG at the SPE website. I'll send the responses in ... | |
| ACTIVITY IN PECOS COUNTY NEAR FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: WE OWN 40 ACRES NEAR FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS, PECOS COUNTY LEGAL: 4351 178 TC SEC 13 SE/4 SW/4. WE HAVE ... A: Click on this link http://gis2.rrc.state.tx.us/public/startit.htm Select "Identify Wells" from the ... | |
| ACTIVITY IN PECOS COUNTY NEAR FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: WE OWN 40 ACRES NEAR FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS, PECOS COUNTY LEGAL: 4351 178 TC SEC 13 SE/4 SW/4. WE HAVE ... A: Yes, if I owned the property I would definitely pursue the possibilities; use the document at the ... | |
| Salt Water Disposal Well | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I own 30 acres and currently have a gas well in production on my property. At this time, the same ... A: The link below includes some good information related to injection wells. ... | |
| #2 heating oil | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me if you can or if you cannot,where I can get the answer to: At what temperature does ... A: The freezing point of oil is called the cloud point. "A Definition of The Cloud Point for Home ... | |
| Minerals | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: David, I had owned 9 1/2 acres below Jasper, TX in Magnolia Springs. I sold the land not knowing I ... A: The amount can vary greatly. The best way to find out is to utilize the TX Railroad commission ... | |
| gas well fraced | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: sir i own mineral rights on land in robertson county texas and a well was drilled last year and was ... A: Only time will tell; there are many procedures available to try to increase the well's production ... | |
| Engineers are Crazy | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Mad Foreman! We have lowered the tubing to 75 degs into the cruve and install an orfice valve 35' ... A: I think oil and gas wells are very complex in nature; hopefully the engineering team has evaluated ... | |
| TOP LEASE FOR GAS/OIL | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,I'M HOPING THAT YOU CAN TELL ME THE GOING RATE PER ACRE FOR A GAS/OIL TOP ... A: This depends on how much negotiating power you have and it is directly related to the size of your ... | |
| Mineral Rights N.D | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I own mineral rights in Dunn County. My question is when a area is deemed as a "Dry Hole" Does that ... A: If only one dry hole has been encountered then this is not necessarily true; sometimes you can move ... | |
| water well | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: If an oil company drills a hole to 4000 ft and for some reason the well won't produce, are they able ... A: Question #1: The idea sounds good, but this procedure would have to be included in the well permit, ... | |
| drilling mud | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Is it safe to line a dry earth livestock tank with used drilling mud? I understand that drilling mud ... A: Mud systems can vary considerably and typically they get more complex as the well gets deeper. If ... | |
| oil wells | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have land in North Dakota and they are drilling in the section next to me. I was told that they ... A: First they have to determine if oil is even there, and then they have to determine if they can get ... | |
| oil wells | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have land in North Dakota and they are drilling in the section next to me. I was told that they ... A: This is what they call a "tight hole" and it is a common practice during exploratory activities; ... | |
| Production Payment Burden | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I just received a Division Order from an oil and gas company to be signed and returned. The Order ... A: If you agree to these terms then sign and return the order; otherwise, you need to re-negotiate your ... | |
| hooking up to a gas well | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: we have drilled a water well and happen to have hit some gas we run greenhouses and gas would be ... A: First, you will need to get a permit from your local regulatory agency; when you apply for this ... | |
| Drilling activity | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: API reposts 11071 wells drilled in the first quarter of 2009. Baker hughes reports active rigs of ... A: The production rates can vary considerably, but most shallow wells do not produce at very high rates ... | |
| Cost of Drilling and Logging Oil Wells | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Please kindly tell me the cost of drilling and logging oil wells. 1. What is the relationship of ... A: There are a few different ways to log a well. The operator can drill the well and then run the ... | |
| Blow out | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I own the land and minerals on a 1500 foot burgess gas well in Catoosa, Oklahoma. (14-20-14 Rogers ... A: A blowout can be a very dangerous situation, you need to report this situation to your local ... | |
| spacing | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: When drilling multiple wells from a single location what is the minimum distance between well-bores. ... A: I am not sure what the spacing is in the Barnett and it may change depending on the location. I ... | |
| Newibie with questions! | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am currently pursuing the intersest of Petroleum....Well I am trying to prepare myself/teach ... A: I'm sorry, but I do not have enough time to work through all of these problems; perhaps you should ... | |
| completions | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: what causes an oil well to go on vacuum, after a 5000 gal acid frac the well went on vacuum and ... A: There are multiple reasons why this can occur; more than likely, the pressure inside the well got ... | |
| "At well Head" lease contract | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Approximately 12 yrs. ago I leased land for Gas rights and negotiated it for 1/6th. with an "At well ... A: | |
| Production or No? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, Less than a year ago I was seeking help and information regarding my well in ... A: Click on the link below and do a search for your county. ... | |
| oil and gas Dunn Conty ND | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: My family recently signed a lease with Marathon oil we received $350 an acre and 17.5 royalty.The ... A: The two links below list all the active drilling rigs in ND; I recommend using the search feature to ... | |
| fracking a well | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I own land in TX that an gas/oil co has leased. they have drilled a well ( gas) and are in the ... A: There are too many unknowns to answer your question; perhaps they will fix the well, but there is ... | |
| drill site permitting | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to interview for a drill-site permitting job. I have 5 years of residential ... A: WHERE HIRING DECISIONS ARE MADE: HOW TO INTERVIEW SUCCESSFULLY The objective of the interview is ... | |
| 3D Seismic fees | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what the going rate is for a 3D Seismic lease in SW Colorado? They tell us they ... A: Unfortunately I am not familiar with the going rates in your area; I would contact a local ... | |
| what to do lease or not | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have 300 acres in Elliott County, Kentucky near sandy hook. i have been contacted by hay ... A: I recommend hiring an oil and gas attorney or independent landman to help you with the lease; ... | |
| basic oil royalties | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get a basic understanding on how oil companies pay for oil.Who do they pay,when and ... A: There are a few types of oil companies in the world, NOC's (National Oil Companies), IOC's ... | |
| Gas wells that are not producing | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: It's my understanding that were many wells drilled for oil but did they did not produce oil. ... A: Here is a link to the orphan well program in the state of TX. ... | |
| Time line | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: David, First and foremost thank you for your time answering these questions. A "well stake" has ... A: This is commonly called "house gas" and it is typically included as a line item in the lease ... | |
| Time line | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: David, First and foremost thank you for your time answering these questions. A "well stake" has ... A: They should start preparing the wellsite soon and then they will move in the drilling rig; once the ... | |
| Producing Oil Well | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: At what point in time has the lessee/operator completed his obligation to make a producing oil well? ... A: These regulations vary depending on which state you live in; the websites below are for TX and LA. ... | |
| SEPARATOR | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: We have a well on a lease that makes about 300 barrels of fluid a day flowing. It also makes oil. We ... A: I would go ahead and inject the 150 bbls of water per day and then send the excess water to another ... | |
| Oil/Gas/Land sales | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: My family has owned property for many years in West Virginia. One of the family members found an Oil ... A: What this family member has done is "sneaky", but probably not illegal. If you signed off on the ... | |
| P&A of a gas well | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Well, this is strange to me. For MANY years, I got a statement from a gas producer about every 6 ... A: You need to send a certified letter to the correspondence address provided on your royalty check ... | |
| selling gas rights | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: We own mineral rights without the surface. Surface owner is denying the different mining and ... A: If you live in TX they have to let you in (see second link below). If you live elsewhere, I would ... | |
| Direction drilling | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Traugott, I have property in the Marcellus Shale area of Ohio and have been approached by a couple ... A: The well is drilled vertical (0 degrees inclination) to a certain depth just above the shale; at ... | |
| Selling royalty acres | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: A landman has contacted us about buying 1/4 of our royalty acres in section 16 & 22 of Desota ... A: I would request a few bids to make sure you are getting the true market value; the websites below ... | |
| Installing Personal Natural Gas Well | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I live in Arkansas (Out in the Country) and happen to believe I have Natural Gas under my property. ... A: This area is not my specialty, but I think the only way you would collect any royalties is if you ... | |
| Installing Personal Natural Gas Well | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in Arkansas (Out in the Country) and happen to believe I have Natural Gas under my property. ... A: Oil companies use seismic data to try and determine the quantity of oil and gas under the ground in ... | |
| oil , I have no idea! | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: The 7/8 mineral rights owner has given permission for Atoka oil comp. (through a lease), to do a ... A: I would consult with an independent landman or oil and gas attorney familiar with the leasing rates ... | |
| gas wells | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Has anyone ever asked "how long a gas well will produce?" I realize there are lots to consider. I ... A: This depends on where the well is located; some wells produce for a very long time and some only ... | |
| gas well drilling DIY | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: My father in law had been approached by a landman as they want his 260 acres in Boyers, PA ... A: The companies at the links below will work with you to manage your project(s). ... | |
| Offshore drilling | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: A MODU under rig gas line has failed. Extra temporary piping is being mobilised to site for the well ... A: The answer to your question could be quite involved; if you are a member of the SPE, I suggest that ... | |
| Am I being taken advantage of in lease | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Devron has had a lease since 2001, I bought the land in 1978. Two wells exist with a 1/2 mile south ... A: You can always hire your own independent landman or attorney and let them deal with Mr. Obnoxious. ... | |
| Oil Drilling | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have leased my mineral rights and I noticed a well has been dug near my section (but not on my ... A: All oil and gas wells must apply for a "permit to drill" and this permit will detail the surface ... | |
| lease vs carried forward working interest | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a small interest in the core area of the Barnett Shale, (1.1 net mineral acres). Have spoken ... A: Keep in mind that as a partner with working interest you will be held responsible for putting up ... | |
| 3D siesmic | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Covington County, Alabama. Midrock has a very successful oilfield in the next county ... A: 3D sesimic is becoming more common; however, it is expensive. If the operator in your area has ... | |
| Shallow well | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: We live on an old farm that was diveded into ten acre parcels. I had a long discussion with with one ... A: Exploring for and producing oil and gas can get expensive in a hurry. If you're really interested ... | |
| mineral oil rights | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I am one of several heirs to an oil company in Lee county, TX. For about four years after learning ... A: Please review the information at the website below; basically you need to send a certified letter to ... | |
| Carried Working Interest | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My father was granted a 1/32 carried working interest in a lease he aquired for his employer at the ... A: Yes, he is responsible (see first link below); note, he is also entitled to receive 1/32 of the ... | |
| Oil rights Winchester Virginia | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, Our family has a delima..We own the sub-surface rights and have owned them since the ... A: The best way to find out how much something is worth is to solicit a few bids; here are some links ... | |
| Natural gas exploration in LA. | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: THERE IS A PRIVATE COMPANY DRILLING FOR GAS IN LA. AND THE SCOUT INFORMATION SAID THAT THEY WERE ... A: They are putting a steel pipe in the well and cementing it into place; this is done to isolate ... | |
| "Pitch Fork" Horizontal Well | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: During a soliciation presentation this summer aimed at signing up Western PA landowners for the ... A: I have not heard of the "pitch fork" method as of yet, but it sounds like a fancy name for a ... | |
| private gas well maintenance | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: on how one would go about "purging" a small, private gas well on a daily basis. I am stepping in to ... A: I would call a local well servicing company (look in the yellow pages) and ask them to come and take ... | |
| Oilfield | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: If i lower a 400 Psi gauge with the guage stem open into the water will the hydrostatic pressure ... A: Yes; to calculate the reading use the equation below. Pressure(psi) = True Vertical Depth(ft) X ... | |
| Gas Well Safety in Residential Areas | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Our city council just approved the drilling of a 7th well within a two mile radius of our ... A: Yes, there are hazards associated with the drilling of oil and gas wells; however, the regulatory ... | |
| gasoline shelf life | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Is there anything I can add to gas that has been stored for over 2 years to make it fresh? If not, ... A: I would call the company below and see if they offer a product similar to the one you are ... | |
| confidential well | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: What exactly is a confidential oil well and how long will remain confidential? A: When an oil and gas company is exploring in a new territory they have the option to list the well as ... | |
| mineral rights in my property? | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to know when my check will arrive for the mineral rights on my property, My Lot number is# ... A: This question needs to be addressed to the person or company that you signed your mineral lease ... | |
| Artificial Lift | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Which artificial lift method would you suggest for a well that is about 12,000'-13,000' (Granite ... A: Artificial lift is a complex topic and there are many solutions to solve a lifting problem; a lot of ... | |
| oil/mineral rights | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have inherited what I believe to be oil or mineral rights in Oklahoma. I receive a small check ... A: If you are receiving a check then you are probably involved in a leasing contract with an oil and ... | |
| Oil Drilling | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: How long does it take when drilling oil from the ground to get to the actual gas pumps? ANSWER: ... A: This is impossible to predict; it all depends on supply and demand. The U.S. Government tries to ... | |
| Location | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just found your website and saw a question from an individual that is in almost the exact same ... A: I would call or email the tax assessor for each county and see if they can tell you where the ... | |
| Robertson County | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My family and I own 40 acres in Robertson County. The lease will expire at the end of Oct2008. ... A: Probably not, but it can't hurt to ask; I would contact them and offer to prepare a bid for the work ... | |
| Bent County Colorado | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to find the value of 1/2 interest in 120 acres of M.I. in S 3 T26S R 50 W Bent ... A: The best way to find out the value is to summon a few bids; here are a couple of links. ... | |
| raw gas | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Is the raw gas in marcellus suitable for home use? Some leases offer a couple hundred thousand cubic ... A: If the operator is offering it then it id probably suitable for use; however, you may have to order ... | |
| Natural Gas Exploration??????? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the process of exploring for natural gas on my vacant 32 acres in south ... A: The process is quite involved and can get expensive in a hurry. Perhaps the best option for you ... | |
| Leasing and plans | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I own about 80 acres in Section 30 in Natchitoches Parish La.(T9N R9W). I am told that I'm on the SW ... A: You can use this link to learn more about the drilling activity in your area. ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I own mineral rights to 17 acres in Grady Co Oklahoma, with a gas and oil lease to Exco Midcontinent ... A: The best way to find out what they are worth is to ask for a few bids; here are some links. ... | |
| Swabbing | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: We have a well being put on land which is about 3-4 miles from us. We stopped and talked to the ... A: Swabbing is performed to remove water (or other types of fluid) from the wellbore in an attempt to ... | |
| Texas RRC well files | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I enjoy your answers. I cannot figure out how to use the RRC website. Can I view well files like you ... A: First - click on the link below and click accept. http://gis2.rrc.state.tx.us/public/ A GIS viewer ... | |
| why would they lease? | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: In La. is there a requirement that a gas company must have a certain amount of land in a section ... A: This is not my area of expertise, but I think the reason they do this is to save money. A lot of ... | |
| Horizontal drilling | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been approached by several land men wanting to lease. I live in Garrett Co. Maryland. I have ... A: There are many rigs capable of drilling horizontal wells; to find out more about the activity in ... | |
| Gas wells | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: the gas wells are completed and the gas is going through the lines to the compressor and then on to ... A: This sounds like a good question for the person who asked you to sign the lease; if they are not ... | |
| Pipeline easement | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: David, Have you ever heard of a pipeline company paying easement deals with a rental (so much per ... A: Yes, the pipeline companies usually rent the easements. Here is a link to the pipeline rules and ... | |
| mud motors vs Rotary Steerables | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Im just learning about rotary steerables and i was wondering what is the difference between the two ... A: With a conventional mud motor the driller will slide the drilling assembly to steer the well in a ... | |
| Gas/oil drilling in Shreveport,LA | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: i have several relatives whom have called, about a company offering 10,000 dollar, signing bonuses ... A: You need to talk to an independent landman or oil and gas attorney who is familiar with the "going ... | |
| info on oil | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had people calling me about to invest on oil wells. This one company called Jasmine, Inc in ... A: I have never heard of Jasmine Oil and Gas so, therefore, I cannot comment on their credibility in ... | |
| Oil from the Alaskan Pipeline | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: When Nixon signed the bill for the construction of the Alaskan pipeline, he exclaimed this would end ... A: I do not know the answers to your questions; I suggest that you contact their external relations ... | |
| Exploration for oil and NG in East Texas | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: My family owns 17 acres near Emory Texas and we would like to locate a company interested in ... A: You can start your search by locating the active operators in your county (link is below). Once ... | |
| typical plan for drilling a geographic section | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a approximately 60 acres of land in a geographic section where gas exploration seems to be on ... A: This can vary greatly from company to company; it mainly depends on how much money the oil company ... | |
| Flooded well | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: My interest is in the BTA/Hawthorne #1 Napoleon Cypress Well located in St. James parish, Louisiana. ... A: The word flood as used in the context above relates to water entering the well in the hole and not ... | |
| gas well | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a completed gas well on my property in Mississippi. It is not online producing quiteyet. I ... A: The only reason they would need permission is if you were a partner in the well (which I assume you ... | |
| Longevity of a gas well | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Gas well in Nacogdoches, Texas.....I guess situated near southern tip of a gas field. Well drilled ... A: Typically production will continue to drop until the well eventually dies and then a number of ... | |
| Oil and Gas Investment | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I get about 30 phone calls a month from people trying to sell me interests in drilling projects. I ... A: You need to continue your research and make sure that you are very comfortable with the situation ... | |
| mineral rights lease offer in MS | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: there's a company offering to lease our property (100 acres of timberland) and that of the bordering ... A: You can usually find out information about the "going rate" by talking to your neighbors or asking ... | |
| Mineral, royalty, and surface interests in Pecos County Texas | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I own forty acres of land in Pecos county, Texas, I reside in Florida. I received a letter that ... A: This is not my area of expertise, but personally I think this is too low for forty acres; I would ... | |
| analysis | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I wanted to ask some questions re solving. I'm not sure if you can answer it. I ... A: The reason I suggested the ratio method is because it is the easiest to calculate. If you really ... | |
| Are these terms reasonable? | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Traugott. I have been made an offer from a landman to lease my 1.04 acres located in Keithville, La. ... A: Their offer seems low for your area, I would hold out and wait for some better offers; the ... | |
| Oil & Gas Drilling Rules | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: David, I own the mineral rights to 100 acres of land in Harrison County (East) Texas. Recently I ... A: It depends on if your area has been pooled yet or not (see link below). ... | |
| gas well info. | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have leased my mineral rights to an oil company that in turn leased it to another company that ... A: You can expect a royalty check as soon as they get the well lined up to produce into the sales ... | |
| Title/Deed searchs | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: How do I go about searching for the mineral rights ownership on my wife's property? I have copies of ... A: This information should be recorded in the local courthouse, but sometimes it can be hard to find, ... | |
| Oil and Gas Leases | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: My father had leases on his land in Merryville La. 77653 for years. when he passed, they passed. How ... A: All of this information should be recorded in your local courthouse; you can either go up there and ... | |
| oil production | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: There is a new oil and gas well next to our property in texas that the oil company has indicated is ... A: Depending on your location, I would consider this well an "average" or normal well. The production ... | |
| Minerals Hughes county Oklahoma | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have mineral rights in Hughes county and at this time receive royalty checks on Bama3 and Bama 4 ... A: I would seek the services of an independent landman or oil and gas attorney familiar with your area. ... | |
| Minerals Hughes county Oklahoma | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have mineral rights in Hughes county and at this time receive royalty checks on Bama3 and Bama 4 ... A: It depends on whether or not you can get more money on the new lease; if the new offers are higher, ... | |
| Oil and Gas Lease in Hughes County,ok. | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I had an oil and Gas Lease in Hughes Co. W/2 NW/4 Section33,8N, 10E. The lease is up as of the end ... A: You can find information about the activity in your area at the website below. ... | |
| property owner rights | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: When notified of a pending well drilling operation on my property, do I have any rights of refusal, ... A: It depends on what state you live in; if you live in TX the "surface owner" does not have many ... | |
| gas lease | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in Mansfield,Tx and my question is,their has been wells drilled close to my 7 acres and i ... A: Contact Devon Owner Relations For royalty owner inquiries relating to U.S. operations, please email ... | |
| Formal Corporate Offer (FCO) | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: What is the procedure one has to follow to obtain an FCO from Saudi Aramco? A: I would call the number below or write. For general inquiries about Saudi Aramco, contact +9663 872 ... | |
| Eminent domain | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: We have 84 acres in Susquhanna County, Great Bend. Our property is used for recreation and hunting. ... A: I would call someone at the Office of Pipeline Safety at the number below... EASTERN REGION ... | |
| Costs | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I own about 3500 acres of mineral rights near Rocksprings Texas. My family previously had pumped ... A: The costs can vary greatly depending on a number of variables such as; well depth, bottom-hole ... | |
| Confidential well list | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Actually I have 2 questions. First ? In Feb this year they put a well/rig? on my section, it is ... A: They have it listed as confidential so that their competitors will not have full access to the ... | |
| price per rod for pipeline easement in my area | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I live on land in N.E. OK. where I have only surface rights. This gas company wants to put in a new ... A: Unfortunately, I have no idea what the going rate is in NE Oklahoma for pipeline easements. Perhaps ... | |
| Suspect deposit | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, I suspect I have a natural gas deposit on my property located in Louisiana near Lake ... A: Typically the oil companies will perform seismic in an area and then study the results and then ... | |
| Fuel Oil | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: How many gallons of fuel oil will it take to equal the same energy as one gallon of propane gas. A: It depends on the type (grade) of fuel oil, see below... Propane: 1 Gal Propane = 91,600 Btu's ... | |
| Lease of Right-of-Way for Gathering/transmission Pipelines | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in Burleson, Texas on 9 acrease top of the Barnett Shale. I have leased a right-of-way down ... A: I would call someone at the office below and ask them your question. Office of Pipeline Safety U.S. ... | |
| leases | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I have 18 acres in ok. The leasing agent is telling me she has leased all property surrounding my ... A: This is not my area of expertise; however, I'm pretty sure this verbiage can be included in the ... | |
| Mineral rights | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: How do I find out if I have the mineral rights? If I have mortgage in the land, can I still lease ... A: To find out if you own the mineral rights you will have to search the records in the courthouse or ... | |
| flow testing gas wells | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have several pieces of property that I am interested in buying. These properties have shallow ... A: Before doing anything with the well you will have to get a permit from the appropriate state ... | |
| H2S + CO2 Corrosion in ESP Wells | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I know using a monel treated tubing string and ESP unit is good for preventing from corrosion. I ... A: It looks like the temperature limit is around 220 degrees F (see link below), but perhaps you could ... | |
| Drilling contracts | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have come into possession of a drilling rig. That is depth rated to 8,500 ft. And I would like to ... A: You can go to www.rigdata.com and order the activity report for the area closest to the location of ... | |
| Gas Well | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a completed gas well on my property in Mississippi. (Black warrior Basin). From what i ... A: Rest assured the oil company wants to get the well producing just as soon as they possibly can (time ... | |
| Impact of Natural Gas on Surface Owner | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: David; I'm considering purchasing 20 acres with the mineral rights already leased for natural gas ... A: The regulatory agencies typically do a good job of protecting the fresh water aquifers near oil and ... | |
| IP's vs. total gas recovered | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: In typical shale gas production (if there is such a thing) is the level of initial production of gas ... A: Here is a link to a detailed report presented by Pickering Energy Partners in Oct 2005; if you still ... | |
| easement on gas line | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: what's the federal guideline on high pressure gas lines proximity on houses? My house was built less ... A: I would call or email the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); here is ... | |
| Oil Rig Costs | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the unit economics of adding an oilrig to production. Say a big company like ... A: Of the $2 million I would expect the leasing cost, drilling and pad preparation to cost anywhere ... | |
| OIL well Drilling and completion costs in OK | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: We have recently (our JV partnr) acquired lease for 1600 acres around Bartlesville OK. I was ... A: Depending on the amount of services required, I anticipate that these wells will cost somewhere ... | |
| Oil Rig Costs | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the unit economics of adding an oilrig to production. Say a big company like ... A: I found this report online awhile back and it contains a lot of good information related to the ... | |
| OIL well Drilling and completion costs in OK | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: We have recently (our JV partnr) acquired lease for 1600 acres around Bartlesville OK. I was ... A: The cost will depend on the depth of the well and also the amount of time it takes to drill and ... | |
| Re-entry of plugged offshore wells | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: David, your expertise includes drilling of oil and gas well. Maybe you could hepl me about re-entry ... A: The main advantage is that, most of the well has been drilled already; however, the disadvantages ... | |
| Gas Well Proxcimity | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: What are the regulations regarding how close a natural gas well can be to a home or a septic system? A: They have to stay at least 200 ft away from your house; I'm not sure about the septic system but ... | |
| drilling | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: what is difference between horizontal and vertical drilling also difference between horizontal and ... A: A vertical well may defined as one that goes straight down from top to bottom (Measured depth = True ... | |
| Wellhead or property oil/gas amounts | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Is there any accessible state record for either wellhead or property oil and gas extraction amounts? ... A: Here is link to the extraction data you are looking for... ... | |
| breaking a lease | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: can a drilling contractor break the lease because we asked them to fix our road that they destroyed. ... A: No they cannot break the lease because you asked them to fix your driveway and yes they do have to ... | |
| oil wells | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: i have noticed some oil wells are listed with 9 5/8 well pipe ,others are not.why is this? thanks. A: I will try to keep this as simple as possible; however, if you need further clarification please ... | |
| pump jack and equipment | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: above equipment been setting on our property since 1997.have not had an oil lease in 10 years the ... A: If there is a well on the lease that has not been properly abandoned then it is likely that the ... | |
| Possible Illegal Aquisition of Land- Jackson Parish | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I was born and raised in Louisiana where my family owns several acres in several parishes. One ... A: I would contact an attorney who specializes in Oil and Gas in Louisiana and ask to present your case ... | |
| New technology application | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for possible applications in the oil and gas industry for an invention of mine. You can ... A: I would try to contact someone at National Oilwell Varco, they are the largest manufacturer of ... | |
| Mineral rights reversion to 10 year surface rights owner in Louisiana. | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 36 acres of land on Toledo Bend Lake on the border of Sabine and Desoto Parish. Original ... A: This is not really my area of expertise, but I have a friend who is a landman in Louisiana; his name ... | |
| gas from old plastic | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: can gasoline be made from old plastic? A: It appears that a few researchers are working on refining this process; however, I'm not sure how ... | |
| house gas | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, I wasn't sure who to ask this guestion to. If you are unfamiliar with this problem ... A: If they shut the line down for maintenance they will have to shut-in the well too, so you will be ... | |
| Oil/Gas Lease | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I live in Tarrant County which is primarily in Fort Worth, Texas. I was approached last year to sign ... A: I have never heard of the 300 ft rule, but I found this information on the Texas RRC website; also, ... | |
| Gas well | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I own property that is leased to an oil/gas company. A well has been completed. I beleive it has ... A: Yes, that is possible, or possibly, the operator might need to install some additional production ... | |
| Looking at a purchase | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: there is a wealth of information here for new people. My wife and I are looking at buying 500+ ... A: First of all, congratulations on your purchase, obtaining land in Texas along with the mineral ... | |
| Oil/Gas Mineral Rights & Leasing | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: My sister and I own the mineral rights near the Sabine River in Texas. It is part of the J. R. ... A: This is not really my area of expertise, but I have a friend who is a landman in Louisiana. His ... | |
| Maintaining a private natural gas well | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for advice on how to economically maintain my natural gas well. Is there equipment like ... A: If you are talking about putting a pumping unit on the well with sucker rods and a swab style pump ... | |
| house gas | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Traugott, I wasn't sure who to ask this guestion to. If you are unfamiliar with this problem ... A: >Since the lines by your house are upstream from the >compressor I do not see any reason why they ... | |
| Maintaining a private natural gas well | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for advice on how to economically maintain my natural gas well. Is there equipment like ... A: Yes, equipment is available for purchase, but if you are swabbing this well, then it might be not ... | |
| Exploration (oil and gas drilling) | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: How close to a person's home is a oil or gas drilling rig allowed in Texas? A: I found this information on the Texas RailRoad Commission website. The Railroad Commission does not ... | |
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David Traugott
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions related to the technical issues associated with the drilling and completing of oil and gas wells; very familiar with the cementing process, LWD tools and Coiled Tubing operations. Limited knowledge of mineral rights and/or royalties.
Experience
Fifteen years working as an engineer in the industry both in the field and in the office. Field locations include offshore, land, and overseas. Office locations include Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX.
Organizations
SPE, AADE, IADC, API, IEEE, ICoTA
Publications
SPE Drilling and Completion Magazine, World Oil, Harts E&P.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, UL Lafayette 1995. Strategic MBA, University of Houston-Victoria 2010
Past/Present Clients
Major and Independent Oil and Gas Companies.
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