MRP 228: What You Should Know About Lease Washouts
Did you know that an overriding royalty interest (ORRI) or Non-Operated Working Interest can be terminated to wipe the slate clean so the operator can re-lease the same acreage without…
MRP 226: How to Use the Texas Railroad Commission Website
In this episode we walk you step-by-step how to use the Texas Railroad Commission Website to find your minerals or royalties on a map to determine if you should be…
MRP 224: What to do About Late Royalty Payments
In this episode we talk about what you should do if your operator is late paying you royalties including statutes around timing for royalty payments in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico,…
MRP 208: The Rise of Lithium: Implications for Mineral Rights Owners
In this episode, we dive into a timely and fascinating topic: the growing importance of lithium extraction in the United States and what it means for mineral owners. In fact,…
MRP 201: Mineral Rights News May 2023
In this month's mineral rights news episode, the Colorado legislature defeats bill in committee which would have changed forced pooling laws, why Texas and Louisiana are leading the way with…
MRP 199: Barnett Shale Overview
In this episode, we provide a summary of the oil and gas activity and historical significance of the Barnett Shale Formation in Texas. The Barnett Shale is one of the…
MRP 196: Mineral Rights News April 2023
In this episode, we talk about Texas bills that set that state against federal energy regulations, OPEC+ makes surprise production cuts, the GOP led House passes H.R. 1 energy agenda,…
MRP 168: U.S. Oil and Gas Trends with Blackbird BI
In this episode, Ben MacFarlane with Blackbird BI and I discuss U.S. Oil and Gas Trends across the major shale basins and plays. Ben reveals the current activity levels and…
MRP 161: Mineral Rights News July 2022
In this month’s mineral rights news episode for July 2022, we talk about gasoline prices and refinery capacity and the outlook for the future, oil and gas activity in West…
MRP 155: Helium Royalties At All Time High?
Did you know that helium prices in the US topped more than $600/Mcf recently? In fact, there are claims of helium spot sales at between $2,000 - $3,000 per mcf.…