Geauga County new permit by Chesapeake

New permit just showed up, this is the same pad (Mast Gea) that Chesapeake had a test well on in 2012 (I think the year is right). Anyone hearing what is going on here? Maybe they are going to experiment with techniques to extract oil from this shallower depth? Any insight would be appreciated as it could have implications for the western and northern tiers.

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015334grltd9mPermalink Reply by 015334grltd9m on June 19, 2014 at 12:11am

Dave,  What Twnshp, is it depicted on the ODNR viewer?

Permalink Reply by David Perotto on June 19, 2014 at 12:47am

Parkman

015334grltd9mPermalink Reply by 015334grltd9m on June 19, 2014 at 1:08am

Dave,

If you remember my writings about BP and their wells in Trumbull, factor in that as far south as Guernsey running along the western oil zone, average drilling depth of 6500'.  There is a pattern of "secret wells" in the oil zone, south of Parkman is the mysterious Keystone Mountaineer; And notice Aubrey's new company buying and poking western Guernsey.

Permalink Reply by Michael Kasler on June 19, 2014 at 3:47am

Ron;

What company of Aubrey's, buying and poking in Guernsey County, are you referring to?

Permalink Reply by Dexter Green on June 19, 2014 at 4:42am

Mountaineer Keystone's wells were so good that their main source of funding decided to dedicate all future Utica spending to AEP instead.  They weren't secret, just lousy.

Permalink Reply by Depolarized Farmer on June 19, 2014 at 9:55am

Last fall, I had poked around ODNR's records for MK's northern Portage wells.   With their 5-well “Soinski” pad, they encountered wellhead pressures well north of 3,000 psi...  not crazy Antero / Gulfport pressures, but still pretty respectable.  They also requested a variance for well #5 to reduce their lateral spacing to only 375’, which would be drilled halfway between their laterals for wells #3 & #4 which were only 750’ apart.  Seems to me that would only make sense if they believed there was a large quantity of oil / NGL's that would otherwise be stranded between laterals #3 & #4.  They also reported Utica thicknesses of approx. 340’, of which 110’ was Point Pleasant.

 

I'm no expert, but it feels like everything up north so far has been the "research" phase, and the "development" phase will come once the infrastructure arrives.

Permalink Reply by Dexter Green on June 19, 2014 at 10:23am

Infrastructure will not arrive before development.  That's not how it works.  Pressure is one of several hurdles to overcome.  Porosity and permeability are an issue that cannot be solved by pump jacks.  The geology is tougher up there which is why you see very little activity.  The cost to do the science is high, so it will likely take either time or a huge financial commitment.  

Permalink Reply by Renee E. Dorsey on June 19, 2014 at 10:44am

Go Geauga county!  I used to live there for many years, but it is definitely a left-leaning county for many people.  Chardon used to be all farms, now the city folks from Cleveland have taken over.  Was up there 3 weeks ago, saw one sign on Route 44 north "FRACK ON" - so I knew something was brewing!    

Permalink Reply by scott peterson on June 19, 2014 at 1:12pm

Its is not nearly that bad Renee, hve lived here most of my life. Still very conservative even with the influx of suburbanites. Not too many people from Cleveland as you say that i have ever seen moving in around here.... from .the heights, yes but Cleveland no. Are a few anti fracker crack pots around that dont own sqat for land but not too many. The frack on signs came out to counter the few ant frack signs that popped up here & there.Im still hunting & shooting in my backyard here in Chardon........and there are still alot of muddy pick ups like mine especially east of 44.

Permalink Reply by Dexter Green on June 19, 2014 at 1:54pm

It's also one of the most beautiful places in this state (which in my opinion is pretty darn beautiful all over).  Driving through the back roads of Geauga is a treat on a warm fall afternoon.

Permalink Reply by Craig Stull on June 19, 2014 at 3:13pm

David,

This well was drilled vertically in January of 2012, This is only a few miles from my work !! I believe you are correct thinking Chesapeake is going to experiment with this well. If I hear any thing or see a rig I will let you know. Thanks David

Permalink Reply by MJ on June 20, 2014 at 5:56am

Craig,

I will also keep an eye on things in the area, as I drive Nash road most every day.

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