The independent, which is focusing increasingly on the Eagle Ford shale, decided to divest the position of about 100,000 net acres, one of the largest in the area, after getting unsolicited offers.

Templar subsidiary Le Norman Operating will take over operatorship on the plot, which contains a smorgasboard of liquids and mixed targets including the Tokawa, Missourian Wash/Hogshooter, Des Moines/Marmaton and Granite Wash formations.

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