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Natural gas imports

Does anyone here know why we still import natural gas? Also why do we also export natural gas. And another.. why are we also exporting oil, while importing oil at the same moment. Wouldnt it be more…Continue

Started Oct 19, 2012

Unit Size and HBP
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Ok, so Ive been reading a lot about 640 acres vs 1280 acres, and the pros and cons of both. But I have yet to see any discussion of a production company being able to hold 1280 acres with a single…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Oct 1, 2012.

Royalty audits?
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Hey ... does anyone here know how often and by whom production companies are audited to make sure they are paying the land owner for the amount of oil and gas they are really selling? Does anyone…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by AJ Aug 30, 2012.

Fair rate for seismic lease?
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What do you all think is the going rate for seismic testing? DAS offered me 5 bucks an acre. Isnt it worth more to them to get valuable information? The wire they use to connect the explosives cost…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by DONALD MCNAUGHTON Sep 16, 2012.

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Rick replied to Paul Martinelli's discussion 'Breaking: Kashich Now Wants 4.5% Severance Tax, But Will Send 25% Back to 33 Appalachin Counties - Hey Johnny, Its Still Redistribution of Landower's Wealth Via Government Confiscation!' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"Bob, thanks for the ancient history lesson, but thats not the question that I asked.Good answer though to a far different subject. You obviously put a lot of thought and research into it! thanks again! The question I asked Tony was if he honestly…"
Monday
Rick replied to Paul Martinelli's discussion 'Breaking: Kashich Now Wants 4.5% Severance Tax, But Will Send 25% Back to 33 Appalachin Counties - Hey Johnny, Its Still Redistribution of Landower's Wealth Via Government Confiscation!' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"Tony, interesting post. Some questions for you though. Do you honestly think that your vote should count more than city dwellers? Do you think we should get so many votes per acre of land ownership?  I wonder if that is done anywhere in…"
Saturday
Rick replied to Robert Goodfellow's discussion 'Pennsylvania Land Owners Upset About Gas Drilling Royalties from WENY-TV (Video + Text)' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"More reasons not to lease to Chesasneak and Statoil! No respect for the landowner... http://wvrecord.com/news/260529-suit-over-proposed-marcellus-shale-wells-settled"
Jun 11
Rick replied to Robert Goodfellow's discussion 'Pennsylvania Land Owners Upset About Gas Drilling Royalties from WENY-TV (Video + Text)' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"What do we learn from this? I learn several  things real quickly... (1) Never under ANY circumstances, lease to Chesasneak, or Statoil. Boycot them from this area.... (2) You DO need government regulation, as these o&g companies will…"
Jun 11
Rick replied to Paul Martinelli's discussion 'Breaking: Kashich Now Wants 4.5% Severance Tax, But Will Send 25% Back to 33 Appalachin Counties - Hey Johnny, Its Still Redistribution of Landower's Wealth Via Government Confiscation!' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"Yes inch... SOME states like texas dont tax roalties as income, but then again... they tax the energy companies, and NOBODY (person) pays any state income tax at all... not all states are like that though... can you name some others that dont…"
Jun 7
Rick replied to Paul Martinelli's discussion 'Breaking: Kashich Now Wants 4.5% Severance Tax, But Will Send 25% Back to 33 Appalachin Counties - Hey Johnny, Its Still Redistribution of Landower's Wealth Via Government Confiscation!' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"WTF?  Corn and rental fields? WTF? Anyway, Bob, i guess you are ok with foreign entities coming here, using our services, not paying any local or state tax? Foreign entities like BP, and some Indian and Chinese, Saudi, and kuwait companies,…"
Jun 7
Rick replied to Paul Martinelli's discussion 'Breaking: Kashich Now Wants 4.5% Severance Tax, But Will Send 25% Back to 33 Appalachin Counties - Hey Johnny, Its Still Redistribution of Landower's Wealth Via Government Confiscation!' in the group United Shale Owners of America (USA)
"Dan, "it" (the money) doesn't just all stay there/here. It travels to the weathy in many parts of the world that dont give a rats ass about Youngstown, Stubenville, or any part of eastern ohio which they will never see, or wouldnt be…"
Jun 6
Rick replied to The Hiker's discussion 'Have you received an offer to buy your minerals? What State/County/Township are you in?'
"Carp, what do you mean "try and work with the gas company" you mean play nice? or should they play nice... so far i dont see any evidence of O&G companies playing nice, but they always expect us landowners to play nice... they say…"
May 27
Rick replied to The Hiker's discussion 'Have you received an offer to buy your minerals? What State/County/Township are you in?'
"I have severral questions, if you sell your mineral rights, i assume the new owner of the mineral rights takes ownership of the lease that you agreed to. Does that mean they can renegoiate when the lease is up? Does that leave you at risk for terms…"
May 27
Rick replied to john mauersberger's discussion 'millions wasted on bonus payments!'
"Keith, would it not be wiser to place the pad on the end of a unit instead of the center? That way they can drill one lateral in one unit to the northwest, and one lateral in a second unit to the southeast ... both from one pad. That would enable…"
May 26
Rick replied to mbc's discussion 'DIY Backyard OIl'
"Love it.. hope someone drills in that fashion here someday...i know... i know... but it takes soooo much money.... 10 million should do it... i doubt it takes that much.. they are talking amoritazation of equipment, land aquisition etc... i bet…"
Apr 23
Rick replied to Marsha Percic's discussion 'Did you have a seismic meneral test on your property?'
"A drilling company would have those necessary individuals, and would be happy if i would give or let them view, or sell them the digital data that is under my property... therefore I may get a better lease if i have said data in my possession...…"
Apr 23
Rick replied to Marsha Percic's discussion 'Did you have a seismic meneral test on your property?'
" Jeff, I was told I could indeed ASK to have a copy of the results. So i thought for a minute, and remembered the landshark way of thinking and said " I can ASK for a copy, but will i get one?" he said flat out …"
Apr 23
Rick replied to Marsha Percic's discussion 'Did you have a seismic meneral test on your property?'
""There won't be any equipment or workers on the property." Marsha,they are lieing.... if they were only doing 2D with thumper trucks, they would not need your permission, but they would still most likely tresspass on your…"
Apr 23
Rick replied to Ron Eiselstein's discussion '"United Shaleowners Association (USA) what it is............................................................"'
"Hi Ron! So this will be sort of like a Union? COOL! Been a long time since i was in a union... love it!"
Apr 23
Rick replied to Ron Eiselstein's discussion '"Frank Dux/does he hurt GMS/USA?"'
"Searchone, your second paragraph here is awesome... we should all print this out and post it prominately on the fridge, or above the desk... its true, we arent playing with the local small well drillers anymore. These are multinational companies…"
Apr 23

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Landowner, Other
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Networking, Learning, Leasing Your Land, Selling Royalties, Protecting the Environment, Business Opportunities
Which state(s) are you following?
Pennsylvania, Ohio

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