Affidavit As to Acreage Assigned to Spacing / Proration Units Around Producing Wells by Lessee
What this document covers
The Affidavit As to Acreage Assigned to Spacing / Proration Units Around Producing Wells by Lessee is a legal document that provides a sworn statement regarding the specific acreage related to gas and oil wells. This affidavit details the location of the wells and the surrounding lands designated for spacing and proration units. Unlike other affidavits, it is specifically formulated to address oil and gas leases, making it essential for parties involved in drilling operations.
What’s included in this form
- Identification of the affiant, including name and address.
- Description of the oil and gas lease and its recorded details.
- Information regarding the drilling and completion of each well.
- Specific acreage assigned to each well's proration/spacing unit.
- Signature and notarization sections for legal affirmation.
When to use this form
This affidavit is typically used when a lessee needs to formally declare the locations of wells drilled for oil and gas extraction. It is essential when establishing spacing and proration units required for regulatory compliance, particularly before production begins or to maintain a lease agreement.
Who this form is for
- Lessee of an oil and gas lease.
- Landowners involved in the lease agreement.
- Legal professionals working with clients in the oil and gas industry.
- Oil and gas operators needing to comply with state regulations.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the affiant and provide their contact information.
- Fill in the details of the oil and gas lease, including the record volume and page number.
- List the wells drilled, including their respective drilling and completion dates.
- Specify the total acreage assigned to each well's proration unit along with its description.
- Sign and notarize the affidavit in accordance with local requirements.
Is notarization required?
To make this form legally binding, it must be notarized. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to accurately describe the acreage assigned to each well.
- Omitting required dates for drilling and completion.
- Neglecting to obtain notarization of the affidavit.
- Providing incomplete information about the oil and gas lease.
Why complete this form online
- Convenient access to a legally drafted affidavit.
- Ability to easily edit and customize the template to fit specific needs.
- Assurance that the form meets legal standards and requirements.
- Instant download for immediate use in legal processes.
Legal use & context
- This affidavit is a legally binding document that ensures compliance with oil and gas regulations.
- Failure to submit accurate information may result in legal disputes or loss of lease rights.
- Appropriate use of this form helps protect the interests of both lessees and landowners.
Quick recap
- The affidavit details the spacing and proration units necessary for oil and gas wells.
- It must be completed accurately and notarized for legal validity.
- Using this form online offers convenience and reliability, with a focus on compliance.
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Leaks from abandoned wells have long been recognized as an environmental problem, a health hazard and a public nuisance. They have been linked to dozens of instances of groundwater contamination by research commissioned by the Groundwater Protection Council, whose members include state ground water agencies.
Proration Unit means the acreage assigned to a well for the purpose of allocating allowable gas production thereto by order or rule of the Texas Railroad Commission, or any other state or federal body having authority.
That's legal in many jurisdictions under what's called the rule of capture, meaning anything you can produce from a well on your property is yours, even if it drains from somewhere else. If your neighbors don't like it, they can drill their own wellsunless, of course, they're too late.
The health impacts of living near oil extraction sites are well documented: studies have shown that oil development can contribute to health effects such as headaches, upper respiratory illness, nausea, nosebleeds and a possible increase in cancer risk.
There are those in the oil and gas industry who believe to prorate a reservoir means to take or produce at equal rates from all wells in the reservoir regardless of the quality of the wells or the reserves underlying them.Oil was collected in pits and often polluted the surrounding land and adjacent streams.
(1) No well for oil, gas, or geothermal resource shall hereafter be drilled nearer than 1,200 feet to any well completed in or drilling to the same horizon on the same tract or farm, and no well shall be drilled nearer than 467 feet to any property line, lease line, or subdivision line; provided the commission, in
But HUD goes further and states that "Operating and abandoned oil and gas wells pose potential hazards to housing, including potential fire, explosion, spray and other pollution.... No existing dwelling may be located closer than 300 feet from an active or planned drilling site.
Statutes require the Commission to prorate to reduce waste. Proration means all producers will share the pain.
