Natural Gas, Oil and Mineral information for landowners

Natural Gas Leasing, Development & Production Resources

Here are some resources that we have found to be valuable in helping landowners gain knowledge about Natural Gas, Oil and mineral leasing. If you find a resource that has helped you in your quest for answers about leasing for natural gas, oil or minerals, you may suggest it's inclusion here.

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Educational Resources

A Primer on Appalachian Structural Geology: A web resource which describes in detail how the Appalachian mountains were formed. Common geological terms are defined with illustrations. Useful for those seeking to understand jargon used in academic sources.
http://csmres.jmu.edu/geollab/vageol/vahist/struprimer.html
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: funk50 Last updated Mar 17, 2010

All Experts Exchange: Lots of valuable information about oil and gas leasing. Site enables visitors to ask questions about their particular issues regarding gas and oil leasing across the nation.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Oil-Gas-3147/
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Negotiating Oil and Gas Leases on Indiana Farmland:: Terrific resource by Purdue University for understanding the relationships between the drilling company and the landowner. A MUST READ BEFORE SIGNING ANY LEASE
http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/EC/EC-564.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

New York Gas Lease: Provides information on how to form a landowner coalition for natural gas leasing.
http://www.newyorkgaslease.org
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: tiogagaslease Last updated Jul 07, 2010

PA Environment Digest: In-Person Information Meetings On Marcellus Shale Sponsored By Penn State Extension
http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=14583&SubjectID=
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: xanne Last updated Jan 21, 2010

Penn State Cooperative Extension:: Educational website with pertinent publications, presentations and upcoming events.
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Petroleum geology and geochemistry of the Council Run gas field, northcentral Pennsylvania: Journal article detailing the geology and geochemistry of the Council Run Gas Field in Centre and Clinton Counties of Pennsylvania. Details thermal history of Marcellus in the region.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/oilandgas/councilrun.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: funk50 Last updated Mar 10, 2010

Platts Engelder Presentation - 2008: Presentation by Prof. Terry Engelder at the Platts Appalachian Gas Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 29-30, 2008
pdf_downloads/Platts Engelder Presentation(v2) (2008).pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Producing Gas from Its Source: Schlumberger's detailed explanation of the science and technology of natural gas from black shale. It has all relevant technical details explained in a 'jargon free' manner. Good introductory tutorial that's not been 'watered down.'
http://www.slb.com/~/media/Files/resources/oilfield_review/ors06/aut06/producing_gas.ashx
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: funk50 Last updated Mar 20, 2010

Sustainable Development and Design of Marcellus Shale Play in Susquehanna, Pa.: Detailed report on the geology, geochemistry, technology and economics of the Marcellus. This tutorial is noteworthy for the wide range of topics discussed.
http://www.ems.psu.edu/~elsworth/courses/egee580/gas_final_2009.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: funk50 Last updated Mar 23, 2010

Tips and Guidance for Gas Exploration and Leasing:: By SCNY Agriculture Team and Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Good information on Deep Well drilling.
http://naturalgaslease.pbworks.com/f/SCNY-CCE-gas-information-sheet%5B1%5D.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Government Resources

Bureau of Oil and Gas Management:: The DEP website for oil and gas management. Includes a section on Landowners and Oil/Gas Leasing in Pennsylvania.
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/OILGAS/oilgas.htm
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

DCNR Oil and Gas In Pennsylvania:: A good educational link to familiarize yourself with oil and gas production in Pennsylvania.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/education/es8.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

DEC - SGEIS - Marcellus Shale: NY State information regarding the new regulations surrounding Marcellus Shale development
http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/46288.html
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

New York State DEC: Main website for NYS natural gas regulations.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/205.html
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

New York State DEC Oil & Gas Database: New features allow refined searches of detailed information. You can query online or download the selected data you need. Search on over 30 different parameters. You can save the results of your queries in either a Microsoft Excel format or in a comm
http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/GasOil/
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

State of Michigan - DNRE gas & oil info: This is the main page for a vast amount of gas & oil info that the State of Michigan has posted. Goodies include the administrative regs, text of the lease the state signs, a well database with production info, and much more.
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3311_4111_4231---,00.html
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: Jelf Last updated May 09, 2010

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Source Rock Geochemistry Database: This database contains petroleum source rock geochemistry data collected by the Pennsylvania Geological Survey between the late 1970s and today.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/oilandgas/sourcerock_index.aspx
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Feb 28, 2010

Update on the Regional Assessment of Gas Potential in the Marcellus and Utica Shales in NY: NYSERDA assessment of unconventional shale gas plays in New York.
http://www.searchanddiscovery.net/documents/2007/07101nyahay/images/nyahay.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: funk50 Last updated Mar 04, 2010

Industry Reports

To Drill or Not to Drill ? (Emperors New Clothes): Presentation in response to claims of negative environmental impact of natural gas drilling and fracing in New York.
http://www.pagaslease.com/pdf_downloads/emperors_new_clothes.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Apr 07, 2010

Landowner Advocate Organizations

American Royalty Council: Lots of information about oil and gas production, royalties and current issues.
http://www.americanroyaltycouncil.com/OilandGas101/tabid/87/Default.aspx
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Landman Report Card: This was put together by a group from MIT to compile a comprehensive reporting venue for landowners to network specific information about their experiences with landmen. I was invited to test a preliminary version of this service about a year ago.
http://www.landmanreportcard.com/lrc
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Jan 19, 2010

Mineral Rights Forum: MineralRightsForum.com is the national conversation place for oil and gas mineral rights owners. This is the web's premier site for mineral rights owners. Leasing, drilling, paperwork, production, division orders - all these are spoken here.
http://www.mineralrightsforum.com
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: peterbmoorman Last updated Dec 14, 2009

National Association of Royalty Owners:: 15 W. 6th St., Ste 2626 Tulsa, OK 74119 | USA PHONE: (918) 794 - 1660 (Jerry Simmons) NARO is a three decade Tulsa based national organization dedicated to educating the mineral/royalty owner. This organization is a tax exempt trade organization und
http://www.naro-us.org/
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

West Virginia Surface Owners Rights Organization: WV SORO is a growing grassroots membership organization focused on educating landowners about their rights and fighting to expand and strengthen drilling laws and regulations to protect landowners from abuses.
http://www.wvsoro.org/
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Jan 31, 2010

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Misc. Links

Northeast PA Natural Gas: Informational website concerning aspects of natural gas leasing, drilling and current events
http://www.northeastnaturalgas.com/
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Oil / Gas / Mineral Production

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Testing Laboratories

PA-DEP Testing Laboratories List: Listing of PA-DEP Accredited Testing Labs.
pdf_downloads/2009-0911_accredited_laboratories.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Mar 17, 2010

Videos

Fraccing Discussion Pt 1: Fracking IOGANY 2009 Part 1 of 3 Rock Hill, NY Bernie's Holiday Restaurant
video_iogany-ny-1.php
[U-Tube] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Fraccing Discussion Pt 2: Fracking IOGANY 2009 Part 2 of 3 Rock Hill, NY Bernie's Holiday Restaurant
video_iogany-ny-2.php
[U-Tube] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Fraccing Discussion Pt 3: Fracking IOGANY 2009 Part 3 of 3 Rock Hill, NY Bernie's Holiday Restaurant
video_iogany-ny-3.php
[U-Tube] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

Horizontal Drilling and Fraccing: Great U-Tube animation depicting a typical horizontal well drilled and fracced. (approx 2 min)
video_horizontal_drilling.php
[Web Page] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

White Papers

Hydraulic Fracturing Considerations for Natural Gas Wells of the Marcellus Shale: The issue of hydraulic fracturing has raised many concerns from the public as well as government officials. This paper reviews the evolution of hydraulic fracturing, including environmental and regulatory considerations.
pdf_downloads/FluidsEtcMarcellusShalePaper.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Apr 28, 2010

Prof. Terry Engelder - Setting The Record Straight: Prof. Terry Engelder details information about the Marcellus Shale Play.
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/natural-gas/files/GasPlay_Engelder.pdf
[PDF Document] ~ Submitted by: admin Last updated Nov 20, 2009

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