>Indeed. If the 3rd frac would prove that they are able to move away from the natural fracture system that contains water and get gas of the ground without it, it could be worth the money anyways.

Even if it doesn't work, at least it will give them more completion experience. Not to mention it forces Exxon to make their next move.

As for flaring, I wonder how that works. The gas has 16% C02, the primary ingredient of most fire extinguishers :)