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- LeRoy Holt II - President
Welcome to Russell Oil
Russell Oil, Inc. was incorporated January 1987 in Russell, Kansas as an operating company whose purpose was to assume operations of a group of oil and gas properties acquired by the company founders from Pioneer Operations Co, Inc.
From inception the focus of operations for Russell Oil, Inc. has been in the relatively shallow and profitable Mid-Continent region of the United States. Licensed to operate in Kansas and Oklahoma, the drilling and exploration activities have been focused in western Kansas. Through close association with highly... (continued here)
Latest News from Russell Oil
August 8, 2010
Drilling is scheduled to begin on the Paul Beckman #1-14 within 2 weeks. The location in SE/4 Section 14-T10S-R31W, Thomas County, KS will be drilled by H2 Drilling, LLC. This will be the fifth test within the boundaries of the Angelus 3-D Prospect.
A new test well in the Milberger South 3-D Prospect area, in southern Russell County, KS, has been staked on the Steinle #1-32. The Steinle #1-32 is located in the N/2 NE/4 Sec. 32-T15S-R14W approximately three-quarters mile east of the Milberger town site. The Steinle #1-32 will be a northerly offset to the Russell Oil, Inc. Keil A #1-32.
August 6, 2010
H2 Drilling, LLC spud the Seele B #1-36 on June 24, 2010. The well was drilled to a RTD of 4810’ and 5 ½” casing was set on July 7. The well completion was finalized on July 27, and began pumping on August 4. Initial production from undisclosed zones was 90 BOPD, 5 BWPD.
July 9, 2010
The Lloyd B #2-2 was placed on production today. The well is producing from unspecified Lansing-Kansas City zone perforations. (UPDATE 8-6-2010: The Lloyd B #2-2 has been producing for 30 days and is now at a stabilized rate of 5 BOPD, 20 BWPD. Additional zones remain unopened at this time.)
June 24, 2010
Rotary tools are moving onto the Seele B #1-36 well location in the S/2 Sec. 36-T10S-R34W, Thomas County, KS. This well was originally scheduled for late fall 2009 and was weather delayed numerous times. H2 Drilling, LLC Rig #2 will drill the hole. Steve Angle is scheduled for well site geological duty and Kevin Bailey will conduct mud logging operations.
June 12, 2010
Today on the Hickey #13 tubing and rods were run to place this well back onto production. The well had been in temporary abandoned status since 2000. Inclement weather has delayed installation of a pumping unit. Once pumping equipment is placed over the hole the well will be returned to active production. The Hickey lease was formerly operated by the Ivan Holt Oil Operations.
June 10, 2010
The Lee C #1-5 (2240’ FSL; 1650’ FEL) in Section 5-T13S-R33W, Logan County, KS was spud. The well was drilled to a rotary total depth of 4508’. Kevin Bailey of GeoCertified, LLC was well site geologist. In addition, Bailey provided mud logging/gas detection service during drilling. The well was plugged as a dry hole on June 23, 2010.
June 9, 2010
H2 Drilling, LLC Rig #3 spud the Lloyd B #2-2 (Sec. 2-T11S-R23W, Trego County, KS). The Lloyd B #2-2 is a diagonal offset location to the Lloyd B #1-2 drilled by Russell Oil, Inc. in January 2009. Production casing was set on the well and Express Well Service is scheduled for completion. Steve Angle provided well site geological oversight.
June 2, 2010
The Steinert #1 well was placed back onto production after a brief work over. The well had been shut in for an unknown period of time prior to Russell Oil assuming operations of the lease in September 2009. The Steinert lease was formerly operated by Ivan Holt Oil Operations before his death in 2009. Express Well Service provided double drum services.
May 19, 2010
The Deanna D #1-29 was plugged and abandoned at a rotary total depth of 4800’. H2 Drilling, LLC Rig #2 provided drilling services. Steve Angle, Hays, acted as well site geologist. Mud logging services were provided by GeoCertified, LLC owner Kevin Bailey.
May 6, 2010
Drilling commenced on the Deanna D #1-29 well today. H2 Drilling, LLC Rig #3 is over the hole. The Deanna D #1-29 (960’ FNL; 1250’ FEL Sec. 29-T15S-R34W) is the fourth wildcat test well to be drilled by the company in T15S-R34W, a remote and sparsely drilled area in southwestern Logan County, KS.
May 3, 2010
The Tucker A #1-29 wildcat well was plugged and abandoned today as a dry hole.
May 1, 2020
Russell Oil, Inc. announced today they have relocated and are operating in their new company headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Plainfield, IL office has been shut down and the former Oklahoma City field office has been incorporated into the new headquarters office location. The Russell, KS field office and yard continue operations are before.
April 26, 2010
The Brian Beckman #1-36 was junked and abandoned after drill stem test tools and
drill pipe became stuck in the hole during a straddle drill stem test.
April 22, 2010
Drilling commenced on the Tucker A #1-29(1420' FSL; 1540' FWL) Sec. 29-T15S-R34W,
Logan County, KS. Rotary tool services are being produced by H2 Drilling, LLC Rig #3. Well geology is being provided by Steven Angle. Mud logging and evaluation services are being provided by Kevin Bailey, owner of GeoCertified, LLC.
April 14, 2010
Drilling commenced today on the Brian Beckman #1-36 (2270' FSL; 620' FEL) Sec. 36-T12S-R34W) Logan County, KS. H2 Drilling, LLC Rig #1 is providing rotary tools. Well geology is being provided by Steven Angle. Mud logging and evaluation services are being provided by Kevin Bailey, owner of GeoCertified, LLC.
February 3, 2010
The Betty Radke #1-6 was plugged and abandoned as a dry hole.
January 28, 2010
The Laura #1-2 (Sec.2-T11S-R23W, Trego County, KS) was placed in production today. Well completion was finished January 26, 2010.
January 26, 2010
Southwind Drilling Rig #1 commenced drilling the Betty Radke #1-6 (2300’ FSL; 360’ FWL Sec. 6-T16S-R14W, Barton County, KS). Projected total depth is 3450’. Kevin Bailey with GeoCertified, LLC is providing wellsite geological supervision.
January 21, 2010
UPDATE: Seele B #1-36. The move to this well had to be postponed again. The location is partially standing in water. As the frost has been leaving the ground in the past weeks location conditions have deteriorated. Southwind Rig #1 is moving to another Russell Oil location in Barton County, KS. We are trying to reschedule as soon as possible and access is practical.
January 20, 2010
Well completion is commencing on the Laura #1-2 today.
January 19, 2010
Drilling is now scheduled to commence on the Seele B #1-36 on January 25, 2010. Multiple and extensive weather delays have plagued the spud over the several months. Southwind Drilling Rig #1 is scheduled to drill the well located 2030’ FSL; 330’ FWL Sec. 36-T10S-R34W, Thomas County, KS.
January 14, 2010
Production casing was set on the Laura #1-2 (874’ FNL; 1226’ FWL Sec. 2-T11S-R23W, Trego County, KS) on January 11, 2010. The well reached a rotary total depth of 4100’. Express Well Service double drum tools are scheduled for completion.
January 8, 2010
The Laura #1-2 (874’ FNL; 1226’ FWL Sec. 2-T11S-R23W, Trego County, KS) was spud on January 2, 2010. The well is currently drilling at 3700’. The well has a projected total depth of 4100’. Southwind Drilling, Inc. Rig #1 is on location. Gas/Hydrocarbon detection equipment is provided by Kevin Bailey of GeoCertified, LLC. Steven D. Angle is well site geologist.
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