THE MONEY YOU RECEIVE FOR THE PAD IS FOR THE DAMAGE TO TO YOUR LAND AND TREES IS IT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX? MY TAX PERSON IS NOT SURE, ANYONE HAD THIS SAME QUESTION?

OIL AND GAS CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE LANDOWNER: Managing A Sudden Bonanza by Garrett S. Hoge RFC, CFP, MS



Managing a Sudden Bonanza Oil and Gas Tax Considerations for the Landowner



Marcellus Shale gas drilling is the buzz in Washington County, with Southpointe serving as a vantage point for the tremendous amount of business activity driven by oil and gas producers, equipment manufacturers, and professional services stemming from oil and gas contracts. In fact, more than 50… Continue

Signed Lease for Marcellus Only, $2,500.00 per acre, 15%, 7 years.

Many addendums to boiler plate.

Believe a good offer, especially since nothing else in the area, and at the present no infostructure.  I see that as a reason for the 7 years.   

Can drilling operations in your area have an adverse effect on your water quality? When and how should you sample your water to determine if it is being affected? What tests should be done on your water? These are great questions.



If you are concerned about contamination on your property and, more specifically, in your well, you can take precautionary steps by having your water tested by a certified laboratory specializing in water analysis. A certified laboratory is inspected, or…

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Landowners want to much money for an undeveloped area and companies have pulled out....  Landowners that waited wont be seeing what they wanted now.....

Williams Taps into Early Pay Discounts, Reaps Big Savings, with the Help of Oildex Spendworks

 

Challenge

Efficiently processing thousands of invoices before they become past due, with limited staff

Williams is the 10th largest natural gas producer in the United States and specializes in developing non-conventional reserves from tight sands, coalbed and shale formations. It's primary…

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Article from Penn State in relation to the New York Times articles.

Subject: Insights to Pennsylvania Marcellus Wastewater Treatment — Natural Gas — Penn State Cooperative Extension

http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/news/2011/03/insights-to-pennsylvania-marcellus-wastewater-treatment

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Some Thoughts on Wetlands and the Marcellus Shale Formation



The Marcellus Shale formation and its natural gas deposits are proving to be a major economic driver for the east coast and mid-west. The formation extends from upstate New York, west to Ohio and south to Virginia. It is one of, if not the largest natural gas deposit ever found. The long term energy implications are profound.



However, there are a number of environmental issues that must be addressed. Chief among… Continue

Does anyone know how the above company is tied to Stone Energy?

Thanks

Les