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.
Expert: David Traugott Date: 4/11/2008 Subject: Lease of Right-of-Way for Gathering/transmission Pipelines
Question I live in Burleson, Texas on 9 acrease top of the Barnett Shale. I have leased a right-of-way down my fence line on my property to the oil company (I'll call company A"} for a gathering pipeline. They decided not to use that area and leased the section in front of my house and across my driveway. Another company (I will call company B) now has approached me to lease a corner of the area already leased to company A. Ther want to go across company A lease with a transmission pipeline. My question, is it legal for me to lease a portion of the easement that is already leased to Company A? If so, do I need to inform company A about Company B? What if any liability would I have? Thank you for your response.
Answer I would call someone at the office below and ask them your question.
Office of Pipeline Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
East Building, 2nd Floor
Mail Stop: E24-455
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590
