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Forum Shopping Curtailed: Venue Limited to Parish Where Drilling Rig Was Lost

The Energy Law

D&D alleged that Pritchard, an employee of Alliance, which XTO retained to operate the rig, failed to ensure that sufficient drilling mud was on hand at the rig, and that the lack of sufficient drilling mud caused a well blow out and subsequent fire that destroyed the rig in LaSalle Parish.

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What are Tangible Drilling Costs?

Aresco

These costs are directly related to the actual drilling operations and typically represent a significant portion of the overall expenses in oil and gas exploration and production. Tangible Drilling Costs include various tangible, physical components and services necessary for drilling a well.