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Legal Authority for the Position That The Surface of One Tract Cannot Be Used For Drilling To, or Exploring Under, Neighboring Tracts Without the Surface Owner’s Consent.
Document WVSORO June 30, 2010
"The usual express easements and implied surface easements of a mineral owner or lessee are limited to such surface use as is reasonably necessary for exploration, development and production on the premises described in the deed or lease. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
Document WVSORO June 30, 2010
"The usual express easements and implied surface easements of a mineral owner or lessee are limited to such surface use as is reasonably necessary for exploration, development and production on the premises described in the deed or lease. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
Dawson Geophysical wants permission to do seismic testing on my land! What should I do?
Seismic and Geophysical Advice WVSORO June 30, 2010
Dawson Geophysical has been contracted/authorized by at least Chesapeake Energy, and perhaps other gas producers in the area, to conduct both 2D (two dimensional) testing in a straight line, and 3D (three dimensional) testing over 80 square miles of southern Upshur and a bit of Randolph and Lewis counties. More
Issues: Oil and Gas, Seismic testing
Seismic and Geophysical Advice WVSORO June 30, 2010
Dawson Geophysical has been contracted/authorized by at least Chesapeake Energy, and perhaps other gas producers in the area, to conduct both 2D (two dimensional) testing in a straight line, and 3D (three dimensional) testing over 80 square miles of southern Upshur and a bit of Randolph and Lewis counties. More
Issues: Oil and Gas, Seismic testing
Oil and gas lease can be set aside according to a Pennsylvania federal trial court judge’s decision
Document WVSORO June 23, 2010
Oil and gas lease can be set aside if the landman said $25 is as high as the company will go and that they will lease neighbors' property and drain the gas out, if those statements were false, according to a Pennsylvania federal trial court judge's decision. More
Issues: Leasing
Document WVSORO June 23, 2010
Oil and gas lease can be set aside if the landman said $25 is as high as the company will go and that they will lease neighbors' property and drain the gas out, if those statements were false, according to a Pennsylvania federal trial court judge's decision. More
Issues: Leasing
Information for Oil and Gas Well Access Roads
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO June 2, 2010
Drillers can drill wells using access roads that are wide enough for two tractor trailers to pass each other going in opposite directions, or they can drill wells using single lane roads with occasional wide spot pull-offs or landings for trucks to pass by each other. More
Issues: Roads
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO June 2, 2010
Drillers can drill wells using access roads that are wide enough for two tractor trailers to pass each other going in opposite directions, or they can drill wells using single lane roads with occasional wide spot pull-offs or landings for trucks to pass by each other. More
Issues: Roads
Proposed Changes to Oil & Gas Rules, Marcellus Guidance Document
Blog WVSORO May 23, 2010
After what can only be described as a rough start, DEP’s Oil and Gas Well Drilling Rule was passed by both chambers on the last day of the session. It took some butting of heads and a couple of conference committees, but the rule as finally adopted begins to address drilling for Marcellus Shale natural gas in some positive ways. More
Issues: Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO May 23, 2010
After what can only be described as a rough start, DEP’s Oil and Gas Well Drilling Rule was passed by both chambers on the last day of the session. It took some butting of heads and a couple of conference committees, but the rule as finally adopted begins to address drilling for Marcellus Shale natural gas in some positive ways. More
Issues: Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Different explanation of frac fluids
Document, Water Advice WVSORO May 20, 2010
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Issues: Fracking, Water
Document, Water Advice WVSORO May 20, 2010
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Issues: Fracking, Water
SB273 Conference Committee Report
Document WVSORO May 18, 2010
Issues: Legislation, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Document WVSORO May 18, 2010
Issues: Legislation, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Knowing and Protecting Your Rights When an Interstate Gas Pipeline Comes to Your Community
Pipeline Advice WVSORO May 17, 2010
A Legal and Practical Guide for States, Local Government Units, Non-Governmental Organizations and Landowners On How the FERC Pipeline Certification Process Works and How You Can Participate More
Issues: Pipelines
Pipeline Advice WVSORO May 17, 2010
A Legal and Practical Guide for States, Local Government Units, Non-Governmental Organizations and Landowners On How the FERC Pipeline Certification Process Works and How You Can Participate More
Issues: Pipelines
One company doing frac jobs allows its frac water composition to be posted on OOG web site
Document, Water Advice WVSORO May 16, 2010
Summary of Hydraulic Fracture Solutions - West Virginia More
Issues: Fracking, Water
Document, Water Advice WVSORO May 16, 2010
Summary of Hydraulic Fracture Solutions - West Virginia More
Issues: Fracking, Water
WVSORO Surface Owners’ News – Spring 2010
Newsletter WVSORO May 8, 2010
Thanks (and No Thanks) to Legislators | Disappointing Session on Surface Owner Issues | Oil and Gas Rule Passes on Last Day More
Issues: Legislation, Oil and Gas, Water
Newsletter WVSORO May 8, 2010
Thanks (and No Thanks) to Legislators | Disappointing Session on Surface Owner Issues | Oil and Gas Rule Passes on Last Day More
Issues: Legislation, Oil and Gas, Water
Drill water wells as a strategy to protect your rights as a surface owner
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO May 5, 2010
Drillers are, under the common law, only supposed to do what is "reasonably necessary" to the surface to get their minerals out -- giving "due regard to" and "accommodating" the surface owner's uses. It is supposed to be a balance. Drillers have many advantages they can use to tilt the balance their way. More
Issues: Horizontal wells, Oil and Gas, Water
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO May 5, 2010
Drillers are, under the common law, only supposed to do what is "reasonably necessary" to the surface to get their minerals out -- giving "due regard to" and "accommodating" the surface owner's uses. It is supposed to be a balance. Drillers have many advantages they can use to tilt the balance their way. More
Issues: Horizontal wells, Oil and Gas, Water
DEP review of oil and gas drilling regulatory program
Blog WVSORO April 28, 2010
DEP Secretary Randy Huffman has initiated a total review of the state’s regulation of oil and gas drilling in light of the increase in activity and the new techniques related to Marcellus Shale development. WV-SORO was invited to participate and provide a “laundry list” of the issues that we thought needed addressed. Our laundry list […] More
Issues: DEP, Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO April 28, 2010
DEP Secretary Randy Huffman has initiated a total review of the state’s regulation of oil and gas drilling in light of the increase in activity and the new techniques related to Marcellus Shale development. WV-SORO was invited to participate and provide a “laundry list” of the issues that we thought needed addressed. Our laundry list […] More
Issues: DEP, Oil and Gas
WVSORO Surface Owners’ News – Winter 2010
Newsletter WVSORO February 12, 2010
Surface Owners’ Rights Recognition Act Introduced Bill will give more notice, say to landowners | Strengthening Drilling Rules and Protecting Our Water Resources | Dirty Pool Under the Dome More
Issues: Legislation, Water
Newsletter WVSORO February 12, 2010
Surface Owners’ Rights Recognition Act Introduced Bill will give more notice, say to landowners | Strengthening Drilling Rules and Protecting Our Water Resources | Dirty Pool Under the Dome More
Issues: Legislation, Water
Information on Columbia/Chesapeake and Dominion Class Action Settlements
Blog WVSORO January 29, 2010
Updated1/29/2010 Information on Columbia/Chesapeake and Dominion Class Action Settlements [Updated1/29/2010] If you are a mineral owner whose wells are owned by Columbia Natural Resources, LLC (formerly Columbia Natural Resources, Inc.), NiSource Inc., Columbia Energy Group and Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C. or Dominion Resources and are looking for information on the class action settlements visit the appropriate […] More
Issues: Minerals-Royalties
Blog WVSORO January 29, 2010
Updated1/29/2010 Information on Columbia/Chesapeake and Dominion Class Action Settlements [Updated1/29/2010] If you are a mineral owner whose wells are owned by Columbia Natural Resources, LLC (formerly Columbia Natural Resources, Inc.), NiSource Inc., Columbia Energy Group and Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C. or Dominion Resources and are looking for information on the class action settlements visit the appropriate […] More
Issues: Minerals-Royalties