Our operating focus is existing oil leases in southeast Kansas: the wells, the equipment, and the infrastructure that supports them.
Lease development is more than adding wells. It can mean servicing an existing well, replacing worn equipment, addressing water-handling needs, or improving access to a site.
IE’s field work and development planning span these connected tasks. The scope starts with the condition of the lease and the work needed to support operations.
Assessing existing wells and identifying the service work they need. That work can include pulling equipment for service, replacing pipe and pumps, and preparing idle wells for a possible return to operation.
An idle well is a candidate for evaluation, not a promise of future production.
The equipment around a well matters as much as the well itself. Pipe, pumps, electrical connections, and field lines all feature in IE’s operating and development work.
The scope of a job depends on the condition of the equipment and the systems it connects to.
Water lines, handling arrangements, and tank batteries are part of the field infrastructure. A tank battery is a group of tanks and related equipment used to handle production at the surface.
Water-handling needs belong in the work plan alongside the oil-producing equipment.
Access roads, gravel, and site cleanup support the work on a lease. These jobs help crews and service providers reach equipment and carry out planned maintenance.
Site conditions and access are practical considerations when scheduling field work.
A development plan brings together the proposed work, equipment and service needs, access requirements, and expected costs. Some jobs can be handled together; others depend on an earlier repair or a service provider’s availability.
Planning also means distinguishing existing production from a possible future outcome. A proposed repair or well restart does not establish what a well will produce.
Contact Matthew with the lease name or location and a brief description of your question. He is the starting point for inquiries about IE’s operations and lease matters.
For company questions, lease matters, or help with owner access, contact Matthew directly.
President, Independence Energy LLC