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What are Intangible Drilling Costs?

Aresco

What sets intangible drilling costs apart is their intangible nature, as they are related to activities and services essential for the drilling process but do not involve the acquisition of physical assets like drilling rigs or equipment.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law Blog

25] In addition, the operator was unable to move a drilling rig onto the wellsite due to weather in February 2004, and as a result, the operator had to pay standby time for the rig. [26] 21] Prior to spudding the well, the operator faced weather delays and was required to obtain a CUA permit. [22] However, art.

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