In this month’s mineral rights news episode, we discuss how the energy landscape is being dramatically reshaped by policy decisions from the Trump administration, including the repeal of methane regulations, new tariffs on energy imports, and sanctions affecting Venezuelan crude. These changes come as OPEC+ begins unwinding production cuts, creating a complex mix of supply pressures that could affect both oil and gas prices. While oil has dropped to around $66 per barrel, natural gas prices have strengthened considerably. For mineral owners, these developments create both challenges and opportunities—tariffs on foreign crude could stimulate domestic production in certain regions, and we give an update on the current drilling activity across major U.S. basins!
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This Month’s Mineral Rights News Articles:
- Congress kills Biden-era methane fee | Oil & Gas Journal
- OPEC+ Blinks: First Output Hike Since 2022 Shakes Markets | OilPrice.com
- What are tariffs, why is Trump using them, and will prices rise?
- US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Enter into Effect; Tariff on China Rises from 10% to 20% | White & Case LLP
- Trump Pulls the Plug on Chevron’s Venezuela Play | OilPrice.com
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Little Glass Art – Justin’s stained glass business
- MRP 267: Will the New EPA Methane Tax Get Passed on to Royalty Owners?
- Rig Count
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