Small acreage in Pool

Shales Eagle Ford Shale
1

We currently have a little over 9 acres of our property in a pool. The remainder (much larger) of our property is not pooled yet but I assume it will be. Question is;

Does this small portion we have, with the 9 acres, finalize the mineral lease. Will EOG have to drill on the larger tract to hold the lease or will the lease expire as of the date on the lease?

2

It will all depend on what your lease says. If you have a pugh clause that forces them to release any part that is not unitized before the lease expiration date.

3

If the lease covers all of the acreage, the activity/pooling will typically hold the entire lease, unless there is language (a Pugh clause) to the contrary, which excludes the un-pooled acreage.