2. About the Haynesville Shale - The Haynesville Shale is located in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. The Haynesville “core” is located in Caddo, Desoto, and Red River parishes. - At one time, it was estimated that the Haynesville Shale held up to 35 tcf (trilion cubic feet) of natural gas, making it one of the largest shale plays in the country.
3. Current Activity in the Haynesville Shale Unfortunately for Haynesville Shale owners, activity in the play is decreasing. In early 2011 , there were up to 180 active drilling units in the Haynesville. Today, there are less than 130. Oil & Gas companies are leaving the Haynesville and moving to more profitable shale plays in West Virginia and Kansas. Owner Options – Landowners in the Haynesville Shale have a few options on how to take control of their mineral rights or royalty ownership. Sell Mineral Rights Don’t sell Mineral Rights
