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Oil and gas projects face rigorous demands - from securing mineral rights to ensuring regulatory compliance across complex jurisdictions. Vanguard provides full-spectrum land services that align with your exploration, drilling, and production goals.
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Services Tailored to Oil & Gas Operations
- Strategic Site Development
Market intelligence, site/route assessment, and key landowner identification to inform development decisions
- Landowner Engagement & Acquisition
Outreach, education, negotiations, and acquisition of surface, mineral, and right-of-way rights
- Title & Documentation
Comprehensive surface and mineral title services, document preparation, title curative work, and division orders
- Mapping & Field Support
GIS mapping, field support, and coordination with survey teams to maintain accuracy and momentum on the ground
- Environmental & Regulatory Coordination
Support for permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory navigation across jurisdictions
- Project & Construction Support
End-to-end project management, construction assistance, modifications and amendments, and oversight of damages and reclamation
Why Vanguard is Trusted by Oil and Gas Leaders
With decades of field-tested experience in upstream and midstream projects, Vanguard delivers scalable land teams with boots-on-the-ground capabilities. We offer digital tracking, real-time reporting, and efficient document delivery, serving as a trusted partner to E&P firms, legal teams, and investors alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "drill site" mean?
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.
What is a drilling opinion?
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.
What is drilling vocabulary?
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.
What is the drill process?
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.
What are the steps to drill for oil and gas on your property?
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.
