AboutDavid Traugott Expertise I can answer questions related to the technical issues associated with the drilling and completing of oil and gas wells; very familiar with the cementing process and LWD tools. Limited knowledge of mineral rights and/or royalties.
Experience Twelve years working as an engineer in the industry both in the field and in the office. Field locations include offshore, land, and overseas. Office locations include Lafayette, LA and Houston, TX.
Organizations SPE, AADE, IADC, API, IEEE
Publications SPE Drilling and Completion Magazine
Education/Credentials -Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1995
-Currently working on MBA, 2010 (anticipated)
Past/Present Clients Major and Independent Oil and Gas Companies.
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Expert: David Traugott Date: 1/27/2008 Subject: Mineral rights reversion to 10 year surface rights owner in Louisiana.
Question I have 36 acres of land on Toledo Bend Lake on the border of Sabine and Desoto Parish. Original owner has mineral rights. If I hold the land for 10 years I understand any new gas activity reverts to me in regard to mineral rights. There are currently 2 active gas wells near me. I take it that as long as they are producing or deemed active the former owner keeps any rights. What would it take for me to get the rights? A complete shutdown of activity after I have the land for 10 years and starting up again at the old site? There are no wells on my land. Thanks alot.
Answer This is not really my area of expertise, but I have a friend who is a landman in Louisiana; his name is Robert Bennett and his number is 337-984-5299, e-mail is r.bennett3@cox.net , feel free to call him or e-mail him with your question.
