The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands

In this episode, we cover a topic that may seem unrelated to mineral rights and royalties but in fact is very relevant for mineral and royalty owners. Learn about Bitcoin and how royalty owners can benefit from Bitcoin mining with stranded or wasted natural gas. For links to the helpful resources and videos that explain more about Bitcoin and this exciting development for mineral rights and royalt...

In this month's Mineral Rights News Episode for February 2022, we discuss how mining the minerals required for the green energy revolution is putting a tribe in a tough spot, Colorado releases first annual report of State's Oil, Natural Gas Emissions (hint: they aren't the biggest emitters), and a new crowd-funding model for investing in oil and natural gas.   As Miners Chase Clean-Energy Minerals...

You may be wondering how the current economic trends like high inflation might affect oil prices over the next couple of years. If we could look through the crystal ball to figure out what commodity prices will do it would certainly help us have a better understanding of the value of our producing royalties.    We hear a lot about high inflation and oil prices in the news lately as the economic re...

Seismic exploration is the process of using seismic energy to probe below the surface of the earth to search for oil and gas. The agreements that grant a company access to land in order to shoot seismic is called a seismic survey agreement. While seismic exploration was the primary method for finding oil and gas deposits in the past, it is still used in unconventional resource plays to identify an...

In this month's Mineral Rights News Episode for January 2022, we discuss new oil and gas emissions regulations in Colorado, the Build Back Better Act hits a speed bump and what that means for royalty owners, and the onshore U.S. rig count is up but will we ever see all-time highs again? First-in-the-U.S. rules that give oil and gas industry leeway in slashing emissions OK'd in Colorado | With bill...

In this episode, we shout out listeners who left a review on  Apple Podcasts and we answer the questions that were submitted via email by Pat, Angela, Joe, Brian, Josh, and Al. Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a question!  If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, you can send it to  feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com and who knows we might just answer it o...

In this episode we provide an overview of the Williston Basin and the Bakken/Three Forks Shale.   Learn about the history, geology, operators, and risks related to owning minerals and royalties in this prolific oil basin.  Plus, we talk about exciting developments in managing stranded natural gas and future alternative energy opportunities in this energy rich area of Saskatchewan, Montana, North D...

In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for December 2021, we talk about orphan wells and how some states are considering stronger financial assurances to cover the cost of plugging these wells and how the Interior Department is considering raising the royalty rate for new leases on public lands. Capping off problems: Montana-based company takes on abandoned wells | Warnings of orphan...

In this episode, we talk about the different jobs available in the oil and gas industry and how much they get paid.  We discuss how many of the jobs based in the field do not require a 4-year degree and how these skilled trades are needed to ensure cheap and reliable access to energy.  We also dive into the impact of the oil and gas industry on the US economy. Links to the resources and economic r...

The oil and gas industry has seen its fair share of technology advancements over its 162 year year history in the United States.  In this episode, we talk about how the oil and gas industry has utilized technology to continue to find ways to produce cheap and reliable energy for the world.  From Edwin Drake's discovery in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859 to the modern use of long-lateral horizonta...

The price of oil has been subject to many highs and lows since the start of the modern petroleum industry. These gyrations in price are sometime referred to as a oil price boom (high prices) or oil price bust (low prices). In this episode, we discuss some of the major booms and busts in the price of crude oil, what caused them, and what we can learn from these price cycles. Listen to the end to fi...

In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for November 2021, the theme can best be described as "cause & effect."  Be sure to listen to find out why and to learn of a possible leading indicator for crude oil prices going higher. California moves to ban oil wells within 3,200 feet of homes and schools | US. slows down oil and gas mergers-sources | Oil inventory at Cushing crude hub nears...

In this conversation, mineral investor and mineral tax appraiser, Jarrett Kitch, shares stories and dozens of helpful tips for both mineral and royalty owners as well as investors.  We discuss the ins and outs of property taxes on minerals and royalties, estate planning, tips for working with trusts, to how he got started investing in mineral rights and what he's learned along the way.  We also ta...

We continue our theme on investing with a somewhat unconventional topic this week. While our primary focus is still on oil and gas, we wanted to dig in (pun intended) to the uranium market to see if the push towards a lower carbon future might open up opportunities for mineral owners that own property in areas with Uranium deposits. I'm really excited about this discussion because I didn't know mu...

In this episode we do a deep dive on the ways you can invest in mineral rights, royalties, and non-operated Working Interests. Both Justin and I have been asked by family members or listeners how they can invest in mineral rights and royalties so we wanted to cover this in more depth to help you understand the different options that are available.   In fact, I share the process that I and other in...

This month we discuss articles that talk about whether or not we will be able to continue to expense Intangible Drilling Costs and to take the Percentage Depletion Deduction on our Royalties, Shell's decision to leave the Permian Basin, and why elevated oil and gas prices will likely continue. As always, you can go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links to these articles and other resources...

In this episode, we discuss the concept of not signing an oil and gas lease when you are force pooled and deciding to not participate in the drilling of a well.  This is also referred to as going non-consent to the drilling of a well.  There is a lot to consider when becoming a non-consenting mineral owner. We discuss things to consider with the risk penalty that you will be assessed on the non-op...

In our last episode , we covered the a la carte method of getting help with your mineral rights and royalties. Specifically, when and how to hire a landman, attorney or engineer for help. In this episode , we talk about hiring a full-service mineral manager to get help with all aspects of managing your property. In fact, this episode was also in response to another listener question. Carol wrote i...

Beth recently wrote in and gave an excellent suggestion on a topic that I realized we hadn't covered in a single episode.  She wrote asking for  "advice on managing mineral rights from far away, particularly what services I can expect from an attorney, what might be better handled by an independent engineer or landman, or what I'll have to do myself." This is a very common situation where you may...

In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for September 2021 we talk about the economic recovery in the state of New Mexico, Oil and Gas lease sales are finally set to resume in 2022, and the challenges faced by Weld County Colorado as oil and gas production declined in 2020. New Mexico Republicans credit oil and gas for revenue boost, report warns of volatility Oil and Gas Lease Sales S...

Look, if you are just starting out, all of this can be hard.  There is a lot to learn, unfamiliar terminology, and so many different things that you feel that you need to do now.  From researching what you own, contacting oil and gas operators about producing wells that you just learned about, to going through probate, to getting YOUR estate in order for the next generation.  The good thing is you...

As the Washington Post recently reported , Joe Biden made " the embarrassing move to call on OPEC and its allies to boost oil production as pump prices climb, underscoring alarm over the U.S. loss of energy independence under President Biden."   By asking OPEC and its allies like Russia to increase oil production, will this actually result in increased CO2 emissions versus if he had asked domestic...

You may have seen the headlines regarding the proposed tax law changes that are being considered in the U.S. as a way to help pay for the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill and the related $3.5 trillion budget resolution.  There are several proposed changes that may have significant effects on mineral rights and royalty owners. From the way that estate taxes are paid on mineral rights to eliminatio...

In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for August 2021 we talk about how Deb Haaland is ignoring the ruling reversing the  federal oil and gas leasing ban, oil and gas royalty owner's percentage depletion deduction is under fire, and Larimer County Colorado delays new oil and gas regulations after extensive public comment.   Deb Haaland's Oil and Gas Stall | Oil and Gas Subsidies Are...

In this episode, my co-host Justin Williams shares his journey inheriting mineral rights and royalties from his great uncle Jake. Learn about the initial phone call from a landman to his mother letting her know that she inherited minerals to what he did to learn about how to research and clear title issues, resolve issues with operators, to ultimately get his royalty interests in pay status. As al...