Is there a map of already producing wells and/or wells to be produced .. and when?
I live in SW PA and folks a couple of miles from me are receiving royalty checks but I'm not. I was told they drilled there first, moved in a different direction and will return for my area next year.
Chesapeake
Drilling in SW Pa is being put on hold because it produces dry gas.(Marcellus) Producers are going to Ohio and WV in order to access the Utica shale which produces wet gas. They will be back but when is the question. I live in the area too.
If you have to deal with Chesapeake, I'm sorry for you. They have a history of unlawful deduction from Royalty checks along with many other problems. If you have any significant acreage, do not sign anything without spending a few hundred dollars of your own to consult with an attorney knowledgeable about leases.
Is there a map of already producing wells and/or wells to be produced .. and when?
Each state maintains their own information. I suggest digging around at the following web site to see what is available. They will be the best source of information for your area.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Geological Survey
Oil and Gas Resources
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/econresource/oilandgas/