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High Risk AreaTexas · New Mexico

Permian Basin

Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, Spraberry, Dean

The most prolific oil-producing basin in the United States, spanning West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

At the Well jurisdiction — all post-production costs deductible from royalties
Aggressive horizontal drilling extending single wells across multiple sections
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Moderate RiskColorado · Wyoming · Nebraska · Kansas

DJ Basin

Niobrara, Codell

The Denver-Julesburg Basin — Colorado's primary oil and gas producing region, centered in Weld County.

ECMC (formerly COGCC) active regulatory enforcement under SB 19-181
Forced pooling under C.R.S. §34-60-116 — 30-day response window
1,842
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⚠ Critical IssuesPennsylvania · West Virginia · Ohio

Appalachian Basin

Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale

Historic natural gas basin encompassing the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations across PA, WV, and OH.

⚠ The Dunham Rule — PA deeds reserving 'minerals' may exclude oil and gas
Legacy broad-form deeds from coal companies with sweeping subsurface rights
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High Risk AreaNorth Dakota · Montana

Williston Basin / Bakken

Bakken, Three Forks

Major tight oil formation in the northern Great Plains — among the highest-volume producing counties in the nation.

Forced pooling — 30-day NDIC response window (N.D.C.C. §38-08-08)
Risk penalties 150–200% of proportionate capital costs
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High Risk AreaTexas

Eagle Ford Shale

Eagle Ford Shale (Upper and Lower)

South Texas shale formation producing significant oil, condensate, and natural gas from Webb to DeWitt County.

At the Well jurisdiction — full post-production deduction rights
Many original 2010–2013 leases have expired or are in 'held by production' status
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