Execution of Oil and Gas Lease for Publicly-Owned Streambeds [45 Pa.B. 2146]
[Saturday, May 2, 2015]Effective January 9, 2015, an Oil and Gas Lease for Publicly-Owned Streambeds, Contract No. M-2102016-14, was executed by and between the Commonwealth, acting through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Department) (lessor) and SWEPI, LP (lessee), with its principal place of business located at P. O. Box 804, Warrendale, PA 15095-0804.
The lease is for Streambed Tract 2016, encompassing approximately 14 acres of submerged lands located in Kingsley and Howe Townships, Forest County. The lease was recorded at the Forest County Courthouse on January 27, 2015, instrument No. 2015-000056. The lease allows for the development of oil and natural gas below and between the ordinary low water marks of Tionesta Creek solely by means of directional, including horizontal, drilling on a nondevelopment basis that will not disturb the river or its bed. Contract No. M-2102016-14 may be viewed online at http://contracts.patreasury.gov/View.aspx?ContractID=299390.
Questions regarding this lease should be directed to the Department's Bureau of Forestry, Minerals Division, (717) 787-2703.
CINDY ADAMS DUNN,
Acting Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-813. Filed for public inspection May 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]
