Natural gas currently trades at a massive discount to crude oil based on its energy content.  While oil has been hovering at around $70 per barrel, natural gas trades at just over $3 per thousand cubic feet (mcf).  We talk about how this pricing disconnect is creating opportunities as two major new demand sources emerge: AI data centers requiring reliable power and innovative gas-to-liquid technologies that can convert natural gas directly into gasoline and other fuels. As always, links to...

In this episode, we answer listener questions from Candido, @kidcurry4107, and Kent about royalty deed scams and how to make sure a seller owns what they say they own, forced pooling and becoming a non-consenting mineral owner, how to download offset well data and perform due diligence on an investment, and how to determine interest on late payments. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month’s Mineral Rights News episode, we cover the launch of a tokenized mineral rights investment platform called "Elmnts" on the Solana protocol, the latest advancements in the Southwest Arkansas lithium project, what Trump winning the election could mean for the oil and gas markets, plus the rig count! As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

When you grant a portion of your royalty right to someone without granting any of the other rights, you are granting what is called a Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI).  It does not “participate” in the ability to receive bonus payment or delay rentals, or the executive rights.  A Non-Participating Royalty Interest or NPRI allows the owner to receive a portion of the royalty payments from any oil and gas that is sold but does not give them the right to lease the associated mineral...

In this episode, we answer listener questions from Joyce, Steve, Bruce, Lydia, Sandra, Gary, and Sandra from strategies for minimizing taxes on royalty income, different ways to invest in mineral rights, including using 1031 exchanges, and guidance on calculating ownership interests and royalty payments.  We also touch on the intricacies of negotiating oil and gas leases, tracking down mineral rights ownership, and managing inherited mineral interests. As always, links to the resources...

https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-261-mineral-rights-news-october-2024/In this month's news episode, we discuss two major stories about the Arkansas lithium extraction boom, a man is caught stealing royalties from a mineral owner, OPEC's forecast on the phasing out of oil, and the latest rig count!   As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak-peak of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) convention in Houston from October 16-19, 2024 where you'll get the chance to meet Matt and network with other like-minded mineral & royalty owners. This annual event offers mineral and royalty owners a unique opportunity to network, learn from industry experts, and stay updated on the latest trends and issues affecting their interests. The convention features a mix of...

In this episode, we answer questions from Jacob, Jean, Steve, Suzyyne, and Jill. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month's news episode, we discuss the proposed lithium royalty rate in Arkansas, oil price prognostications, and how the market is finally realizing that natural gas demand can only go up from here. As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we dive into the controversial plans to store nuclear waste in America's busiest oil field, the Permian Basin. Did you know that there is already an existing nuclear waste storage facility that has been operating for 25 years on the New Mexico side of the Permian?  We discuss the pros and cons of this proposed facility and why several oil & gas companies are opposed to the plan. As always, links to the resources and articles mentioned in this episode can be found in the...

As a royalty interest owner, you need to be on the lookout for a new type of deceptive scam that's been making the rounds - the "term royalty deed" scheme. This tricky tactic is preying on unsuspecting mineral owners, so it's crucial to understand how it works so you don't fall victim. Experts in the mineral rights space have been sounding the alarm on this scam, which involves a particular unscrupulous landman acquiring what appears to be a simple one-year "term royalty assignment" from...

In this month’s Mineral Rights News episode, we discuss the controversial expansion of the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, a bipartisan bill that aims to speed up approval of new energy projects, and the surprising forced Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings against a gas operator in East Texas, plus the rig count! As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Pam, Les, Rebecca, "buttacupss7" (YouTube comment), Greg, and Al.  This episode was filled with questions ranging from negative royalty "payments", horizontal pooling, how to interpret your oil & gas lease, getting started with mineral investing, API numbers, and more. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

Pennsylvania's natural gas fields have the potential to produce a significant amount of lithium - enough to make a real dent in US demand. There are regional differences that could affect production strategies. And while there are challenges to overcome, the potential benefits are substantial.  We dive in to this and more. As always, links to the reports and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

Currently, the United States is experiencing a natural gas boom. We have so much gas that in some areas, prices have even gone negative. This oversupply has led to wasteful practices like flaring, where excess gas is burned off at well sites.  Did you know that based on energy content alone, natural gas should be priced at about one-sixth the price of oil. However, gas is currently trading much lower than this ratio would suggest. This price disparity creates an opportunity for innovative...

In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Ben, Mark, Jennie, and David. This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from how to value non-operated working interests and how to find a buyer, the differences between different types of oil & gas interests, lease washouts, how to find production data for Oklahoma, and the DIY method to get interests transferred to your name, and more. As always, links to the resources mentioned in the episode can be found in the...

Happy Independence Day and happy Episode #250! In this month’s Mineral Rights News episode, we discuss an important new endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in the Permian Basin, a report on the production forecast for 2025, and a surprising lithium discovery in Pennsylvania, plus the rig count! As always, links the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

I had a great conversation with Registered Professional Landman, Ryan Fairbanks, recently.  We discussed a wide range of topics including what it is like to be an independent landman to how other oil and gas professionals and mineral/royalty owners can benefit from networking with their peers.  Ryan also talks about his podcast, the Landman Pivot Podcast, and how a learning mindset can prepare us for whatever is next in life. As always, links to the resources and how to connect with Ryan can...

https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-248-how-to-find-oil-gas-lithium-info-for-arkansas/(opens in a new tab)In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas (& Lithium) info using the Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission website.  As before, we walk step-by-step how to find your minerals or royalties on a map to determine if you should be getting paid on a well. We also show you how to download important documents related to your wells, how to see how much oil & gas was produced in a...

Who owns the minerals beneath roads, could U.S. oil mergers help stabilize prices, the outlook for natural gas, what OPEC+ did, and the rig count! As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com!

In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Heidi, Greg, Sarah, Nikki, Eric, and a listener who wishes to remain anonymous. This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from the difference between MCF and MMBtu's and how to audit gas royalties, Lithium, leasing the minerals and surface rights, going through ancillary probate in New Mexico, wastewater disposal issues and earthquakes, getting information from a previous operator, and more. Some of the listener...

  In this episode, we take a deep dive into the future of energy and why the world is going to need more affordable, reliable energy in the coming decades - not less.  With net zero by 2050 as the goal, what is this likely to mean for oil & gas production in the future?  Be sure to watch the accompanying YouTube Video to see the charts and other visuals we discuss throughout this episode.   As always, links to the the video and other resources mentioned in this episode can be found in...

In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Tom, Anita, Ronnie, Karen, and Raegan.  This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from tips for locating missing minerals and royalties, dealing with non-payment by an operator, educating yourself (and others) about minerals, if your minerals might be prospective for lithium, and how to determine if your operator drilled a new well in time before the primary term of your lease expired, and more. Be sure to check out the...

In this month’s Mineral Rights News episode, we give an update on the refilling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), the BLM withdraws 220,000 acres of federal land from future oil, gas, and mineral development in Colorado, the state of Alaska sues the federal government over Pebble Mine takings claim. And the Rig Count! As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.