Wow... I think you just gave more details about the wells drilled in the past than has ever been conveyed... Thanks
Whether you are dealing with seismic, PIP or just plain hoping you hit something, it is crapshoot sometimes. I have seem 'slam dunk' 3D seismic and then it is just a wet sand... $10 million later you find that out.
I don't hold issue with PIP...just wondering if the driver, be it Tom or the operating company has the experience to succeed on relatively 'easy' wells. In my experiences, going the cheapest drilling route, gets you the most expensive product.
I am not attacking anyone's expertise as I have not met anyone involved or seen them in action... just thinking out loud.
GLTA