Texas made record-breaking $26.3B in off oil and gas tax revenue last year
Another good year for Texas oil companies boosted state coffers in 2023, yielding a record $26.3 billion in taxes and state royalties.
Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals
Evaluating the risks and rewards of ORRI investments
Explore the world of ORRI investments: learn how they offer passive income in the energy sector. Discover advantages, risks, and strategies for success. Make informed decisions for a diversified portfolio.
2023 saw $103 billion in Permian Basin oil and gas mergers, report says
Operators in the Permian Basin continued leading the US both in growth and overall production of oil and gas.
The oil and gas industry is undergoing its biggest-ever consolidation
Merger and acquisition activity among exploration and production companies hit $144B in the fourth quarter alone and $190B for 2023.
Evaluating the environmental impact of oil and gas leasing
Explore the environmental impact of oil and gas leasing, from air pollution to habitat disruption. Learn about challenges, solutions, and the role of regulations in promoting sustainability.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming
The BLM WY State Office has opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 5 oil & gas parcels that may be included in a Sept. 2024 lease sale in WY
Oil & gas jobs in Texas continued strong growth to close out 2023
In 2023, upstream oil and gas saw significant increases in hiring with the job count growing by 15,300 jobs for the year.
Evaluating fee simple ownership in residential real estate
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of fee simple ownership in residential real estate. Learn about rights, privileges, market risks, and key considerations for informed property investment.
Changing of the guard in the Permian
As the shale industry matures, the biggest oil and gas producers, with their efficiencies and lower cost of capital, are moving in.
Oil-rich Permian Basin attracts buyers with resources
The Permian Basin produced nearly 6M barrels of oil a day in 2023. That’s more than Iraq, the UAE or Kuwait, according to Peter McNally.
