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Leasing Your Oil & Gas RightsWhY YOu ShOuLd dO BuSineSS With Chief OiL & GaSChief has a proven track record developing natural gas from unconventional shale fieldslike the Marcellus Shale. We were there in the beginning.

MORe than a deCade Of expeRienCe dRiLLinG in ShaLeChief is one of the original producers that helped develop the Barnett Shale field in north Texas, now the largest producing natural gas field in the country. Chief has been drilling for natural gas from shale since 1997 and drilled hundreds of wells in the Barnett Shale. Chief drilled their first Marcellus Shale gas well in Lycoming County, PA in 2007 and has now drilled in numerous counties throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Open and hOneSt COMMuniCatiOnWith more than a decade of experience working with landowners, residential and commercial developers and local governments, Chief has garnered the technology and drilling expertise needed to access gas from difficult to reach locations while preserving the surface area around the drilling site. We work hard to communicate with our neighbors and address and react responsibly to community concerns.

ReSpOnSiBLe MaintenanCe and uSe Of ROadSWhen we drill for natural gas, large trucks are used to move equipment in and out of the drill site. We recognize that this heavy equipment can cause unanticipated wear and tear on local roads. That is why we will work with local townships, counties and state agencies needed to repair any problems caused by our operations.

COnCeRn fOR the enviROnMent and YOuR SafetYThe safety of our workers and the communities where we operate is a top priority at Chief. We have an excellent safety record and have received recognition for minimizing the impact our drilling operations have on the environment.

Call Chief about Leasing Your Oil & Gas Rights: 1-866-770-5827

Chief iS a GOOd CORpOrate CitizenDrilling for natural gas is important to the local economy, bringing hundreds of jobs and royalty income to citizens and local townships. Chief Oil & Gas is proud of its contributions to local communities and will continue to look for ways to be involved in the Appalachian Basin where we operate – we’re committed to being a good corporate citizen.

Chief MaY Be inteReSted in LeaSinG YOuR OiL & GaS RiGhtSMany mineral owners in the Appalachian Basin have made a choice to lease to Chief. Chief has a leasehold interest in more than 560,000 acres in the Marcellus shale. If you are interested in leasing your oil & gas rights, call us at 1-866-770-5827 or email leasing@chiefog.com.

hOW dO i KnOW if i OWn MY OiL & GaS RiGhtS?A search of your deed or property title can disclose whether you own your oil & gas rights. Title searches are needed to confirm ownership.

hOW dO i deCide WhO tO LeaSe tO?There are many considerations during leasing. One of the most important questions is who will produce your oil and gas. The operating company is the one that will actually drill and produce your oil and gas and is not necessarily the same one that offers you the lease. You should consider the reputation and stability of the operating company and their commitment to the community as demonstrated through corporate contributions and civic service.

hOW LOnG BefORe i ReCeive a ROYaLtY paYMent?You will receive royalty payments when natural gas is actually produced and sold from a well drilled. Once a lease is signed, it could be months or years before a well is drilled.

hOW dOeS dRiLLinG affeCt Me?Even if you don’t own your oil and gas rights, the economic benefits from developing natural gas will provide economic growth for Appalachia in the form of new jobs and added revenue into local townships which translates to vibrant businesses and communities.

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