Showing posts with label Permian Basin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Permian Basin. Show all posts

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Crockett County, TX - Wolfcamp Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Wolfcamp Shale.

In the West Texas Permian Basin, EOG increased drilling activity in the Wolfcamp formation during the second half of 2011 in preparation for a more active year in 2012. EOG reported success from the upper Wolfcamp zone. The University 9 #2803H in Reagan County, 25 miles west of its current middle Wolfcamp activity began production at 883 Bopd with 68 Bpd of NGLs and 388 Mcfd of natural gas. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the well. In Irion County, the University 43 #0902H and 40A #0402H were completed in the middle Wolfcamp zone at initial oil rates of 1,088 and 1,076 Bopd, respectively. In addition to the strong oil production, the wells were turned to sales with 86 and 129 Bpd of NGLs and 489 and 736 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 90 and 85 percent working interest in the wells, respectively.

On the border between Irion and Crockett counties, the University 40 #1309H and 38 #0601H began production at 1,738 and 1,077 Bopd with 137 and 119 Bpd of NGLs and 779 and 678 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 88 percent working interest in these wells. EOG plans to operate a four-rig drilling program in the Wolfcamp during 2012.



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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

EOG Resources (EOG) - Wolfcamp Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Wolfcamp Shale.

In the West Texas Permian Basin, EOG increased drilling activity in the Wolfcamp formation during the second half of 2011 in preparation for a more active year in 2012. EOG reported success from the upper Wolfcamp zone. The University 9 #2803H in Reagan County, 25 miles west of its current middle Wolfcamp activity began production at 883 Bopd with 68 Bpd of NGLs and 388 Mcfd of natural gas. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the well. In Irion County, the University 43 #0902H and 40A #0402H were completed in the middle Wolfcamp zone at initial oil rates of 1,088 and 1,076 Bopd, respectively. In addition to the strong oil production, the wells were turned to sales with 86 and 129 Bpd of NGLs and 489 and 736 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 90 and 85 percent working interest in the wells, respectively. On the border between Irion and Crockett counties, the University 40 #1309H and 38 #0601H began production at 1,738 and 1,077 Bopd with 137 and 119 Bpd of NGLs and 779 and 678 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 88 percent working interest in these wells. EOG plans to operate a four-rig drilling program in the Wolfcamp during 2012.



http://www.oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html




Tuesday, February 28, 2012

EOG Resources (EOG) - Permian Basin

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Wolfcamp Shale.

In the West Texas Permian Basin, EOG increased drilling activity in the Wolfcamp formation during the second half of 2011 in preparation for a more active year in 2012. EOG reported success from the upper Wolfcamp zone. The University 9 #2803H in Reagan County, 25 miles west of its current middle Wolfcamp activity began production at 883 Bopd with 68 Bpd of NGLs and 388 Mcfd of natural gas. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the well. In Irion County, the University 43 #0902H and 40A #0402H were completed in the middle Wolfcamp zone at initial oil rates of 1,088 and 1,076 Bopd, respectively. In addition to the strong oil production, the wells were turned to sales with 86 and 129 Bpd of NGLs and 489 and 736 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 90 and 85 percent working interest in the wells, respectively. On the border between Irion and Crockett counties, the University 40 #1309H and 38 #0601H began production at 1,738 and 1,077 Bopd with 137 and 119 Bpd of NGLs and 779 and 678 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 88 percent working interest in these wells. EOG plans to operate a four-rig drilling program in the Wolfcamp during 2012.

In the New Mexico Leonard Shale, EOG reported drilling success from Lea County with the Caballo 23 Fed #4H and #6H. The wells, in which EOG has 86 percent working interest, initially produced at 932 and 750 Bopd with 116 and 99 Bpd of NGLs and 636 and 545 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. During 2012, EOG is positioned to increase its drilling activity in the Leonard Shale with a year-long two-rig program.



http://www.oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html




Sunday, February 26, 2012

Reagan County, TX - Wolfcamp Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Wolfcamp Shale.

In the West Texas Permian Basin, EOG increased drilling activity in the Wolfcamp formation during the second half of 2011 in preparation for a more active year in 2012. EOG reported success from the upper Wolfcamp zone.

The University 9 #2803H in Reagan County, 25 miles west of its current middle Wolfcamp activity began production at 883 Bopd with 68 Bpd of NGLs and 388 Mcfd of natural gas. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the well."

In Irion County, the University 43 #0902H and 40A #0402H were completed in the middle Wolfcamp zone at initial oil rates of 1,088 and 1,076 Bopd, respectively. In addition to the strong oil production, the wells were turned to sales with 86 and 129 Bpd of NGLs and 489 and 736 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 90 and 85 percent working interest in the wells, respectively. On the border between Irion and Crockett counties, the University 40 #1309H and 38 #0601H began production at 1,738 and 1,077 Bopd with 137 and 119 Bpd of NGLs and 779 and 678 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 88 percent working interest in these wells. EOG plans to operate a four-rig drilling program in the Wolfcamp during 2012.



http://www.oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html



Saturday, February 25, 2012

Irion County, TX - Wolfcamp Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Wolfcamp Shale.

In the West Texas Permian Basin, EOG increased drilling activity in the Wolfcamp formation during the second half of 2011 in preparation for a more active year in 2012. EOG reported success from the upper Wolfcamp zone. The University 9 #2803H in Reagan County, 25 miles west of its current middle Wolfcamp activity began production at 883 Bopd with 68 Bpd of NGLs and 388 Mcfd of natural gas. EOG has a 100 percent working interest in the well.

In Irion County, the University 43 #0902H and 40A #0402H were completed in the middle Wolfcamp zone at initial oil rates of 1,088 and 1,076 Bopd, respectively. In addition to the strong oil production, the wells were turned to sales with 86 and 129 Bpd of NGLs and 489 and 736 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 90 and 85 percent working interest in the wells, respectively. On the border between Irion and Crockett counties, the University 40 #1309H and 38 #0601H began production at 1,738 and 1,077 Bopd with 137 and 119 Bpd of NGLs and 779 and 678 Mcfd of natural gas, respectively. EOG has 88 percent working interest in these wells. EOG plans to operate a four-rig drilling program in the Wolfcamp during 2012.



http://www.oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html




Friday, February 24, 2012

Culberson County, TX - Wolfcamp Shale - Oil & Gas

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Wolfcamp Shale Update - Cimarex Energy (XEC)

Cimarex Energy (XEC) provides an update on drilling for oil in the Wolfcamp Shale located in Culberson County, TX

In the fourth-quarter, four horizontal Wolfcamp wells were brought on production in southern Eddy County New Mexico (White City) and northern Culberson County Texas. The wells brought on in the fourth-quarter had first-30 day production rates averaging 6.8 MMcfe/d, comprised of 38% gas, 31% oil and 31% NGL. On average these wells have the highest oil contribution of the wells drilled to date in the Wolfcamp. For 2011 Cimarex drilled and completed 11 gross (10 net) horizontal Wolfcamp wells, bringing total wells in the play to 18 gross (16.8 net). First 30-day production from all the wells has averaged over 6.5 MMcfe/d, comprised of 44% gas, 24% oil and 32% NGL.


http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Wolfcamp Shale - Devon Energy (DVN)

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Wolfcamp Shale Update - Devon Energy (DVN)

Devon Energy (DVN) provides an update on drilling for oil in the Wolfcamp Shale located in the Midland Basin.

We only recently began drilling on the 92,000-net-acre Wolfcamp shale position that we have established in the Southern Midland Basin. We brought 4 Wolfcamp Shale horizontal wells online in the fourth quarter, with the best well delivering a 24-hour IP of 935 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The results of our wells, combined with industry results around our position, give us confidence and consistent economic results in this play. We are continuing to fine-tune our drilling and completion techniques and have just finished drilling our first 7,100-foot lateral, which included a 30-stage completion. This well is just starting to flow back. We'll keep you posted and updated on our progress.


http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Devon Energy (DVN) - Permian Basin Update

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

Devon Energy (DVN) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Bone Spring Shale play. Devon Energy (DVN) is one of the leaders in the Bone Spring Formation.

In the Permian Basin, Devon increased oil and natural gas liquids production 22 percent compared to the fourth-quarter 2010. Liquids production accounted for nearly 75 percent of the 53,000 equivalent barrels per day produced in the Permian Basin during the quarter.

The company completed eight operated Bone Spring wells within the Permian Basin in the fourth quarter. Initial daily production from the eight wells averaged more than 600 Boe per day per well.

From the recent conference call - February 2012

Mark Gilman - The Benchmark Company, LLC, Research Division

Okay. My follow-up, Dave, relates primarily to the Bone Springs in the Permian, an area where, in the recent past, results have been pretty good. I wonder if you could update us. I didn't hear you specifically mention Bone Springs activity in your review of the quarter.

David A. Hager

Well, we've had a number of good Bone Springs wells in the quarter. I think we highlighted, actually, in the earnings release that we had a number of good Bone Springs wells on the order of around 600 barrels a day or so that we achieved out there. I think we had 8 wells average more than 600 barrels per day, 8 operated wells in the fourth quarter that achieved more than 600 barrels a day so we're seeing very good results out there. We see a good inventory of opportunities sitting out there. We estimate we probably have 350 to 400 locations remaining in the Bone Springs just on our existing inventory and will probably drill somewhere around 80 this year. So again, you can see 4- to 5-year inventory of Bone Springs opportunities.


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http://www.bonespring.com




Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Eddy County New Mexico - Wolfcamp Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Wolfcamp Shale Update - Cimarex Energy (XEC)

Cimarex Energy (XEC) provides an update on drilling for oil in the Wolfcamp Shale located in Eddy County, NM

In the fourth-quarter, four horizontal Wolfcamp wells were brought on production in southern Eddy County New Mexico (White City) and northern Culberson County Texas. The wells brought on in the fourth-quarter had first-30 day production rates averaging 6.8 MMcfe/d, comprised of 38% gas, 31% oil and 31% NGL. On average these wells have the highest oil contribution of the wells drilled to date in the Wolfcamp. For 2011 Cimarex drilled and completed 11 gross (10 net) horizontal Wolfcamp wells, bringing total wells in the play to 18 gross (16.8 net). First 30-day production from all the wells has averaged over 6.5 MMcfe/d, comprised of 44% gas, 24% oil and 32% NGL.


http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html


Irion County, TX - Wolfcamp Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Wolfcamp Shale Update - Irion County, Texas - Apache Corp (APA)

Apache Corp (APA) recently gave an update on the Wolfcamp Shale located in Irion County, TX.

In the Southern Midland Basin, we leased 20,000 acres in the Wolfcamp shale play in Irion County, which brings our total to 25,000 acres. This is in addition to 31,000 acres in the form of BP leasehold we have in the same area. And during 2012, we plan to drill up to 6 horizontal wells on these properties. We currently think there's potential for up to 150 locations, horizontal wells in this area.



http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html

http://oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

Wolfcamp Shale - Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Wolfcamp Shale Update - Upton County, Texas - Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)

Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) continues to see great oil well results in the Wolfcamp Shale located in Upton County, TX.

“We recently completed our second successful horizontal well in the Wolfcamp Shale in Upton County, Texas. This well is performing similarly to the first well we announced in 2011, with a 24-hour initial production rate of 807 barrels oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) and a peak 30-day average natural flow rate of 677 BOEPD. The first well continues to flow naturally and produced 45 thousand barrels oil equivalent (MBOE) over its first 90 days of production, which is seven times the production from a Spraberry vertical well over the same time period. These results, which are above our expectations, coupled with the strong production from other industry players drilling horizontal wells in this interval and Pioneer’s extensive geologic interpretation of the area, suggest significant horizontal Wolfcamp Shale potential exists within Pioneer’s acreage. We are the largest acreage holder in the Wolfcamp Shale play with more than 400,000 prospective acres. Our current focus is on 200,000 acres in the southern part of the field where we plan to drill 30 to 35 wells by year end.”


http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html


Monday, February 20, 2012

Bone Spring Shale - Devon Energy (DVN)

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

Devon Energy (DVN) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Bone Spring Shale play. Devon Energy (DVN) is one of the leaders in the Bone Spring Formation.

In the Permian Basin, Devon increased oil and natural gas liquids production 22 percent compared to the fourth-quarter 2010. Liquids production accounted for nearly 75 percent of the 53,000 equivalent barrels per day produced in the Permian Basin during the quarter.

The company completed eight operated Bone Spring wells within the Permian Basin in the fourth quarter. Initial daily production from the eight wells averaged more than 600 Boe per day per well.

From the recent conference call - February 2012

Mark Gilman - The Benchmark Company, LLC, Research Division

Okay. My follow-up, Dave, relates primarily to the Bone Springs in the Permian, an area where, in the recent past, results have been pretty good. I wonder if you could update us. I didn't hear you specifically mention Bone Springs activity in your review of the quarter.

David A. Hager

Well, we've had a number of good Bone Springs wells in the quarter. I think we highlighted, actually, in the earnings release that we had a number of good Bone Springs wells on the order of around 600 barrels a day or so that we achieved out there. I think we had 8 wells average more than 600 barrels per day, 8 operated wells in the fourth quarter that achieved more than 600 barrels a day so we're seeing very good results out there. We see a good inventory of opportunities sitting out there. We estimate we probably have 350 to 400 locations remaining in the Bone Springs just on our existing inventory and will probably drill somewhere around 80 this year. So again, you can see 4- to 5-year inventory of Bone Springs opportunities.


http://www.oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

http://www.bonespring.com




Sunday, February 19, 2012

Permian Basin - Callon Petroleum (CPE) - Wolfcamp Formation

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Callon Petroleum (CPE) is currently drilling for oil in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin, and the Wolfcamp Shale located in Texas. Callon Petroleum (CPE) provides details on this exploration below.

Net production from Callon's Permian properties increased 135% to 965 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d) in 2011 from 411 Boe/d in 2010. The company drilled 36 gross (33 net) vertical Wolfberry wells in 2011 and net production from the properties at year-end 2011 was approximately 1,300 Boe/d.

At the Pecan Acres Field, the two initial wells have been drilled and stimulated, and are currently flowing back in preparation for first production. In addition, a third well has been drilled, but not yet completed, and a fourth well is currently being drilled. Callon plans to complete the third and fourth wells in March 2012.

Based upon Callon's ongoing evaluation of its acreage position in the East Bloxom Field, located in Upton County, TX, and recent industry drilling results in northern Upton County and western Reagan County, TX, the company plans to commence a horizontal drilling program at its East Bloxom Field targeting the Wolfcamp B shale during the second quarter of 2012. Callon recently contracted a new-generation drilling rig under a two-year contract to execute the East Bloxom program.

Additionally, Callon has recently expanded its Permian Basin acreage position by 150% to 24,009 net acres from 9,539 net acres at December 31, 2011 with the acquisition of 16,020 gross (14,470 net) acres. The new leasehold is located in the northern portion of the Midland Basin which has had limited drilling activity relative to recent drilling and evaluation efforts in the southern portion of the basin. Callon has an average 90% working interest across the contiguous acreage positions and is the operator. The lease bonus payments were funded from existing cash balances. The company expects to acquire 3-D seismic data in the first half of 2012 and commence drilling to delineate the acreage in the third quarter of 2012. Callon has performed technical analysis of the newly acquired acreage and believes that the acreage is prospective for horizontal drilling of the Cline shale and vertical drilling of multiple intervals. Callon is continuing to pursue additional leasing opportunities in the area.

Callon produced 1.8 MMboe for the year 2011, comprised of 54% crude oil and 46% natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company's production and reserve growth initiatives continue to focus primarily on the Permian Basin, building a multi-year portfolio of oil-weighted drilling locations. In order to advance its growth plans, Callon will be directing a significant amount of its capital budget in 2012 to horizontal drilling and new acreage initiatives in the Permian Basin. The company believes the potential for increased production rates and improved capital efficiency from its horizontal drilling initiatives will enhance the quality of Callon's asset base as this program evolves over time.

Given the near-term production impact of a transition to horizontal drilling in 2012, including reduced vertical activity and the timing of initial production from horizontal completions, and scheduled downtime at the Medusa and Habanero Fields, the company estimates that full-year production for 2012 will approximate 1.7 – 1.9 MMboe. Importantly, Callon anticipates that Permian production will grow approximately 100% in 2012, reflecting the growing contribution of this basin to the company's total production.



http://www.oilshalegas.com/permianbasinoil.html

http://www.oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html

Upton County, Texas - Wolfcamp Shale - Oil Drilling

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com


Wolfcamp Shale Update - Upton County, Texas - Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)

Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) continues to see great oil well results in the Wolfcamp Shale located in Upton County, TX.

“We recently completed our second successful horizontal well in the Wolfcamp Shale in Upton County, Texas. This well is performing similarly to the first well we announced in 2011, with a 24-hour initial production rate of 807 barrels oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) and a peak 30-day average natural flow rate of 677 BOEPD. The first well continues to flow naturally and produced 45 thousand barrels oil equivalent (MBOE) over its first 90 days of production, which is seven times the production from a Spraberry vertical well over the same time period. These results, which are above our expectations, coupled with the strong production from other industry players drilling horizontal wells in this interval and Pioneer’s extensive geologic interpretation of the area, suggest significant horizontal Wolfcamp Shale potential exists within Pioneer’s acreage. We are the largest acreage holder in the Wolfcamp Shale play with more than 400,000 prospective acres. Our current focus is on 200,000 acres in the southern part of the field where we plan to drill 30 to 35 wells by year end.”


http://oilshalegas.com/wolfcampshale.html


Saturday, July 30, 2011

Big Tex Horizontal Well - Bissett 9701 - Producing 788 BOED

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

Whiting Petroleum (WLL) has released data on one if their Big Tex well today, Bissett 9701, which is located in the Permian Basin. Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is an oil driller that focuses on the Bakken Shale & Niobrara Shale but has recently tested the Big Tex.

Big Tex First Horizontal Well, Bissett 9701, Producing 788 BOE/D After Fracture Stimulation

Big Tex Prospect. Whiting fraced its first horizontal well at the Big Tex prospect the first week of July 2011. The Bissett 9701, located in the Delaware Basin in Pecos County, Texas, produced 788 BOE per day (92% oil) from the Wolfbone on July 25, 2011. The well is still cleaning up after frac. The well's 3,610-foot lateral was fracture stimulated in a total of 16 stages, all using sliding sleeves.

As of July 15, 2011, Whiting had accumulated 116,494 gross (88,062 net) acres in our Big Tex prospect area in Pecos, Reeves and Ward Counties, Texas in the Delaware Basin. Our average acreage cost to date is $540 per net acre, and we have an average working interest of 76% and an average net revenue interest of 57%.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Linn Energy (LINE): Permian Basin Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

During the fourth quarter of 2010, Linn Energy LLC (LINE) announced that they closed a bolt-on acquisition of Antrim Shale properties in Michigan and expects to close a bolt-on acquisition of Permian Basin properties by the end of the year. The combined contract price of both acquisitions totals approximately $90 million.

For more shale updates, visit: http://blackberrystocks.blogspot.com

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Friday, December 24, 2010

SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD): Permian Basin Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) recently announced that it has sold its Bone Spring asset package for $110 million, approximately $2,750 per acre. At closing, SandRidge received cash proceeds of $88 million. An additional $22 million was placed in escrow to be released to SandRidge in the first quarter of 2011, subject to satisfaction of customary post-closing conditions. The Bone Spring package includes approximately 40,000 net acres in the Permian Basin with development potential in the Avalon Shale and Bone Spring reservoirs. There is no production or proved reserves associated with these assets, and SandRidge will retain all rights above and below the Avalon Shale and Bone Spring formations. Proceeds from this transaction will be used to fund a portion of SandRidge’s planned capital expenditures in 2011.
For more shale updates, visit: http://blackberrystocks.blogspot.com

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Linn Energy (LINE): Antrim Shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

During the fourth quarter of 2010, Linn Energy LLC (LINE) announced that they closed a bolt-on acquisition of Antrim Shale properties in Michigan and expects to close a bolt-on acquisition of Permian Basin properties by the end of the year. The combined contract price of both acquisitions totals approximately $90 million.

For more shale updates, visit: http://blackberrystocks.blogspot.com

For more stock updates, visit: http://daytradingstockblog.blogspot.com


Wednesday, December 22, 2010

SM Energy Company (SM): Permian Basin Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com


SM Energy Company (SM) recently announced that it plans to spend $40 million in the Permian Basin, with approximately $20 million expected to be invested in Wolfberry wells in 2011. The majority of this program will be operated by an outside partner. The remaining Permian Basin budget will be allocated to various other plays in the basin.

For more shale updates, visit: http://blackberrystocks.blogspot.com

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Bone Spring - Wolfberry - Spraberry Oil Fields - Permian Basin

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

Recently, I've been asked to blog about the recent activity going on in the Permian Basin right now located in West Texas. The Permian Basin is the hot spot right now as was the Eagle Ford Shale over the past year. While we are seeing the majority of the rigs continue to flock to the Eagle Ford Shale, there is a huge jump in rigs and drilling activity in the Permian Basin.

The Permian Basin consists on a combination of Oil fields which also contain Natural Gas. On the east side, we have the Spraberry Field as the top zone, the Dean Formation as the middle layer, and the Wolfcamp Shale as the bottom zone. When the oil producers drill into all of these formations, they are calling it the Wolfberry.

On the west side, we are talking about the top layer being the Avalon Shale ( also known as Leonard Shale ) with it mixing into the top layer of the Bone Spring which is made up of three zones. After the bone spring formation, we have the wolfcamp shale again. This area is located in West Texas and extends up into New Mexico. Lea County New Mexico and Eddy County New Mexico are the hot spots.

The Spraberry is seeing acreage go for $15,000+ per acre in some spots regarding mineral rights leasing. All of these zones are hot hot hot and producing a lot of oil.

For more shale updates, visit http://blackberrystocks.blogspot.com