article thumbnail

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

The Energy Law

In D&D Drilling & Exploration, Inc. XTO Energy, Inc. , D&D Drilling & Exploration, Inc. (“D&D”) D&D”) filed suit in the Seventh Judicial District Court of Concordia Parish against XTO Energy, Inc. (“XTO”),

article thumbnail

What are Tangible Drilling Costs?

Aresco

Mud and Fluids: Drilling mud and other fluids are used for lubrication, cooling, and removing drill cuttings from the wellbore. Fuel and Energy: Expenses related to the fuel and energy required to power the drilling rig and associated machinery.