Our land is being drilled under!

We just found out our land is being drilled under in Clinton District, Mon county, WV.

Chesapeake has drilled 3 wells on the same property and the first one has passed right under our land not far from the wellhead.

We found out by contacting the DEP rep who sent us the plats. 

All along we have wondered about this because the land is not quite a mile from us. 

We matched it all up and they are indeed below us.

So, now what do we do?

Thanks!

 

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Permalink Reply by George Brown on November 8, 2011 at 11:46am
What does the law state in WV?  You should probably call an attorney.
Permalink Reply by JK on November 8, 2011 at 5:09pm

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Robin Hood on November 8, 2011 at 11:57am
call Chesapeake and ask for an explanation. I would think with so many acres leased they would want to stay on the up and up. I would also find the plot layout, and spend alot of time reading everything on this website to become as knowledgeable as possible on the subject.
Permalink Reply by RBC on November 8, 2011 at 12:04pm

I  would think it means you don't  own the mineral rights.

Permalink Reply by JK on November 8, 2011 at 5:07pm

We do own the mineral rights.

Permalink Reply by jb379 on November 9, 2011 at 3:40am

Is that per your family records/accounts or have you had full title with regards to the mineral rights run on your property?

Permalink Reply by JK on November 9, 2011 at 5:34am

We have been paying the taxes on the mineral rights for many years.

We have the deed.

Permalink Reply by JK on November 9, 2011 at 5:42am

I have called Chesapeake and am waiting for a return call.

DEP confirmed and told us to call the Chesapeake guy directly to discus.

0l1a6laz7smpfPermalink Reply by 0l1a6laz7smpf on November 8, 2011 at 4:24pm

I was told that when they do horizontal drilling that the permit must list what acres they have put in a unit.  You are talking about horizontal drilling, right?  

so check to see if your acreage is on that permit (at least in Pa they do)....and I must say that it is a pity that we as

landowners have to follow up on what really is happening with our lease or our property....would the foreigners that are purchasing our leases from these oil companies have to be seeking info like we do?

Permalink Reply by JK on November 8, 2011 at 5:13pm

Thanks to the DEP who sent the plats to us! so we could actually see it is under our land.

The DEP will be involved in this so it may help greatly.

We will find out tomorrow.

Stay tuned!

0l1a6laz7smpfPermalink Reply by 0l1a6laz7smpf on November 8, 2011 at 5:35pm

'All along we have wondered'     

how long has it been?  I guess I wonder why the landowners have to really seek outside help to find out what the lessee is doing?   what landlord would put up with such from a renter?...I sure hope you all don't have problems getting paid.  Have you all heard anything from Chesapeake and how long?  glad you have found help from the DEP (i am assuming you mean the Dept. of Envir. Protection, right?)

Permalink Reply by JK on November 9, 2011 at 7:16am

The permit was issued a year ago. 

We just found out yesterday after the DEP sent the plats to us.

We matched the plats up and discovered this.

We called DEP and they have confirmed.

We have our records and deed to prove ownership.

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