Oil and Gas
Vanguard delivers results in this evolving industry by putting decades of oil and gas experience at your service. Our professionals will assess your project and apply our skills to make your project operational as quickly as possible.
Services include:
- Site Assessment
- Key Landowner Identification
- Field Support Mapping
- Permitting
- Land Acquisition Information Packaging
- Market Assessment
- Outreach and Education
- Negotiation
- Surface and Mineral Title
- Document Preparation
- Modifications and Amendments
- Acquisition
- Construction Support
- Damage and Reclamation Settlement
- Project Management
Frequently Asked Questions
A drill site is a location where a drilling rig is or will be installed for the purpose of drilling a well. It includes the area surrounding the wellbore and any associated infrastructure, such as access roads, storage tanks, and equipment.
A drilling opinion is a professional assessment of the potential for finding hydrocarbons (oil and gas) in a specific location. It is typically prepared by a geologist or petroleum engineer based on geological and geophysical data, as well as information from nearby wells. Drilling opinions are used by oil and gas companies to decide where to drill exploration or production wells.
Drilling vocabulary refers to the specialized terms and jargon used in the oil and gas drilling industry. Some common terms include: Spudding: The initial act of drilling a well.
Bit: The cutting tool used to penetrate the rock formations.
Mud: The drilling fluid used to cool the bit, remove cuttings, and stabilize the wellbore.
Casing: Steel pipe used to line the wellbore and prevent it from collapsing.
Perforation: Creating holes in the casing to allow oil and gas to flow into the wellbore.
The drilling process involves several steps:
- Site preparation: Clearing the land, building access roads, and setting up the drilling rig.
- Spudding: Drilling the initial hole.
- Drilling: Continuing to drill deeper into the earth, using different bits and mud as needed.
- Casing: Installing steel pipe to line the wellbore.
- Cementing: Pumping cement into the space between the casing and the wellbore to provide structural support and prevent fluid migration.
- Completion: Perforating the casing and installing production equipment to allow oil and gas to flow to the surface.
The steps to drill for oil and gas on your property can vary depending on local regulations and the specific circumstances of your property. However, the general process includes:
- Lease negotiation: Negotiating a lease agreement with an oil and gas company that gives them the right to drill on your property in exchange for royalties.
- Permitting: Obtaining the necessary permits from state and local authorities.
- Site preparation and drilling: The oil and gas company will then prepare the site and drill the well.
- Production: If the well is successful, the oil and gas company will begin producing oil and gas from the well and paying you royalties according to the terms of your lease agreement.
It’s important to consult with an attorney and/or a qualified oil and gas professional to understand the specific requirements and implications of drilling for oil and gas on your property.
