Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "operations for oil and gas", unless otherwise indicated by the context of this chapter, means:
(1) the:
(A) exploration;
(B) testing;
(C) surveying; or
(D) other investigation;
of the potential of the land for oil and gas;
(2) the actual drilling or preparations for drilling of wells for oil and gas on the land; or
(3) any other actions directed toward the eventual production or attempted production of oil and gas from the land.