US sits on billions of untapped oil barrels
USGS reports 29.4 billion barrels of untapped oil on US federal lands, with Alaska holding the largest share at 14.46 billion barrels.
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Hybrid Models: Combining Renewable Energy with Oil and Gas Leases
Explore how combining renewables with oil and gas leases boosts land use, diversifies income, and supports a sustainable energy future.
USGS boosts oil and gas estimate for public lands
USGS estimates US federal lands hold 29.4B barrels of oil, 391.6T cu ft of gas—enough for 4 years of oil, 12 years of gas at current use.
Oil prices climb for third straight week
Crude oil prices are set for a third consecutive weekly gain due to ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.
How Inflation Impacts Oil and Gas Royalties
Learn how inflation affects oil and gas royalties, from income and taxes to asset value and strategy. Protect your wealth with informed planning.
Chevron and Halliburton enable intelligent hydraulic fracturing
Chevron and Halliburton developed intelligent, automated hydraulic fracturing with real-time feedback to boost efficiency and performance.
Oil jumps almost 7% after Israel’s strikes on Iran
Oil prices jumped almost 7% on Friday to multi-month highs after Israel launched strikes against Iran, sparking Iranian retaliation and raising worries about a disruption in Middle East oil supplies.
Financial Planning for Retirees with Oil and Gas Royalties
Retirees with oil and gas royalties must plan for income volatility, taxes, and estate needs to secure lasting financial stability and legacy.
Oil and gas drilling remains strong in Oklahoma
Oklahoma drilling stays strong despite a 2-rig drop; Cana Woodford up 2, Granite Wash down 1, others mostly unchanged or steady.
Abbott signs bills to boost Texas oil and fight Permian Basin theft
Gov. Greg Abbott signed new laws to support Texas oil and gas and promote long-term growth in the Permian Basin.
