Notice of Hearing / Utah Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining

Docket No. 2025-021 Cause No. 470-16

In the Matter of the Request for Agency Action of VAQUERO UINTA, LLC for an order amending the Board’s orders in Cause Nos. 270-02, 270-04, and 470-02 to establish:

• Four overlapping 640-acre DSUs,
• One special 960-acre DSU,
• Three overlapping 1,280-acre DUBWDSUs for the production of oil, gas, and associated hydrocarbons.

These changes affect land in Uintah County, Utah, including Sections 34-36 in Township 7 South, Range 20 East, and Sections 2, 3, and 10 (N½) in Township 8 South, Range 20 East.

Hearing Details

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Auditorium, Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah

Livestream: Watch Here

Objections & Deadline

Objections must be filed by March 10, 2025 with the Secretary of the Board.

Board Meeting Documents: View Here

Summary of the Request

Vaquero Uinta, LLC has petitioned for amendments to oil and gas production regulations in Uintah County. These amendments aim to:

• Maximize oil and gas production.
• Adjust drilling unit configurations.
• Expand production from multiple formations.

Potential Concerns & Considerations

Impact on Royalties

• New drilling units may alter how royalties are distributed.
• If your mineral rights fall within affected units, payments could increase or decrease.
• Verify whether Vaquero Uinta, LLC is your lessee and if this action affects your lease terms.

Pooling & Unitization

• Changes in unitization could redistribute royalty shares.
• Pooled units may reduce individual royalty percentages.

Legal Implications

• Confirm if your land is within the proposed drilling units.
• Update ownership records if you inherited mineral rights.
• Ensure compliance with Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining (DOGM) regulations.

Environmental Concerns

• Increased drilling could impact land use.
• Operations near the Green River may face environmental restrictions.

Recommended Actions

1. Check if your land is affected: Compare your property’s legal description to the petition.
2. Review your lease agreement: Ensure terms remain favorable.
3. Ask these questions:
   • Will my royalty payments be affected?
   • Does my lease allow for changes under new orders?
   • Should I file an objection before the deadline?
   • Do I need legal representation?
4. Consider filing an objection: Submit concerns before March 10, 2025.
5. Stay informed: Attend the hearing or watch the livestream.

Final Thoughts

This request could increase, decrease, or alter your royalties. While the changes aim to improve efficiency, they may not benefit every mineral rights holder.

If you inherited your rights, make sure your ownership records are up to date, your lease is reviewed, and you understand the impact of the unitization changes.

For legal guidance, consult an oil and gas attorney before the hearing.

Contact Information

State of Utah / Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining

LaVonne J. Garrison, Madam Chair

Patty Rowe, Board Secretary

1594 West North Temple, Suite 1210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Phone: (801) 538-5336