Can one of you local guys take a look at the C Hereford survey (Section A-17)? I met with a landman (landlady?) yesterday when my mother-in-law signed her lease, and the landlady said that a pad is being cleared north of 103, about 1.5 miles east of 705. This will not be on the road - maybe 3/4 mile north of 103. Encana should be the one getting ready to drill.
I can tell you there is nothing permitted on that location yet. Thanks for letting us know. I know some folks in that area who will be really happy to hear your news.
Encana has drilled two wells in San Augustine. The first was Black Stone A-43 because it was located in A. Spear survey, A-43. The second was Black Stone A-398... located in R. Sowell, A-398. If they stick to their pattern and if the new unit contains interests owned by Blackstone Minerals, they should name this well Black Stone A-17.
Your right, at least they're drilling. I guess it's not the end of the world if our lease runs out without a well. Especially since we're being proven as a sweet spot by the BS wells! Thirteen months to go...
EnCana is capable of drilling all of their acreage in that time but it will mean putting a lot of rigs in the field unless they implement the superpad concept in this area. I'd be watching for really large pads being built, I think.
On another note, a well in this area (finally) makes me think of the SWD pad site sitting unfinished on 103 across from the old Stokes location. Now, we know why the interest in a disposal well that far south.