New Mexico Shotgun Wedding:
A Practical Guide to Compulsory Pooling
HORIZONTAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW MEXICO OFTEN ENDS IN A SHOTGUN WEDDING - WITH THE NMOCD OFFICIATING.
Nearly every horizontal well drilled in New Mexico requires a compulsory pooling order from the NMOCD. Whether you’re new to the region or navigating an unfamiliar fact pattern, this resource outlines the full compulsory pooling roadmap—from well proposals and notice requirements to contested hearings and state-issued orders.
Understand how HSUs are built, how proximity tracts expand your unit, what qualifies as a good faith effort, and what to expect if your application gets contested. Designed for operators and land professionals, this guide gives you the framework to keep your project moving forward.
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