A: Twin Cities is an oil and gas lease acquisition and development firm. We are an affiliate of the Dale family of companies based out of Dallas, Texas. Dale began operating in 1981 in East Texas and has drilled over 270 wells. Most recently, Dale pioneered the urban leasing trend in North Texas.

A: It is our job to prepare all the minerals for operations. We conduct all of the mineral research and work with the mineral owners to educate about the process and help each lessor to fully develop his or her minerals through the leasing of their mineral rights. Urban leasing is our expertise in the industry. We will efficiently and effectively put together drillable units for the possibility of optimal mineral development.

A: Chesapeake Energy is the largest independent producer of natural gas in the nation and the discoverer of the Haynesville Shale. Chesapeake is the operator of the leases acquired by Twin Cities. Chesapeake’s plan is to have 14 drilling rigs operating in the Haynesville by the end of 2008 and 35 rigs by 2009 and 45 rigs by 2010. When you sign a lease with Twin Cities, it will be assigned to Chesapeake.

A: Chesapeake will be the company that drills and operates your well. They have the highest rig count and drill more natural gas wells every year in the United States than any other company. You want Chesapeake on your side because they will strive to be the most active driller in the Haynesville Shale. The only way to receive royalties is to drill a well. It will benefit you to have the most active driller in the nation, and in Northwest Louisiana, on your side.

A: By combining Twin Cities’ experience, knowledge and expert ability to create drillable units in an urban environment with Chesapeake’s unsurpassed ability and commitment to drill wells, you are putting yourself in the best possible position to have your minerals developed. As the mineral owner, you can rest assured that by signing a lease with Twin Cities, we will always conduct business in an ethical and fair manner and that Chesapeake will produce your minerals with the utmost respect for you and the community you live in.

A: Many people in the city own their minerals or a portion of their minerals. Twin Cities will do preliminary research to determine what, in Twin Cities’ opinion, your mineral ownership is for leasing purposes. This opinion is not a definite determination of mineral ownership.

A: The Haynesville Shale is a natural gas field located about 11,500 feet below the surface of the Ark-La-Tex, a significant portion of which lies beneath Shreveport, Bossier City and Mansfield. Please visit www.twincitiesdev.com for more information on the Haynesville Shale.

A: YES! TCD is still actively leasing minerals for the development of the Haynesville Shale. It is a vital economic development resource in our community and continues to provide opportunities to landowners across our region. If you are interested in leasing, visit www.twincitiesdev.com to find your leasing representative with our interactive map or call 318-402-4253.

A: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Learn about the Haynesville Shale.
2. Find and contact your leasing rep using our interactive map.
3. Sign a lease so the process can begin