Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

U.S. Oil Production By President | From JFK To Trump

Over the past 60 years, U.S. oil production has seen its ups and downs. From the decline that began in 1970 through the fracking boom of the 2000s, U.S. presidents have overseen a wide range of oil production changes. As I have explained previously, a president often benefits from the actions of his predecessor. For […]

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1031 Exchange Foreign Property [Ultimate Guide]

Foreign property is exciting to purchase, but can often be excruciating to sell. Depending on the country in which you’ve invested, you may be seeing a huge developmental gain. You may also see a staggering financial loss if the time has come to sell your foreign property. That’s why knowing all about the right process […]

Soaring Methane Emissions Suggest U.S. Oil Production Is Bouncing Back

U.S. oil production remains about 2 million bpd lower than its pre-pandemic levels. Still, methane emissions are already back to their levels from before the coronavirus. Worrying as this is in itself, it could also threaten energy companies’ long-term growth prospects because investors’ priorities are changing. What investors want from oil and gas now is […]

Goldman Sachs: Return Of Iranian Oil Won’t Shock Markets

Iranian oil potentially returning legitimately to the market. It will not be a shock. The complete return will not take place at least until the summer of next year. This is from the statement of Goldman Sachs says as the U.S. is taking part in indirect talks about the so-called Iran nuclear deal. “With OPEC+ […]

Can Venezuela’s Oil Industry Really Rebound?

There are signs that the crisis engulfing Venezuela’s shattered petroleum industry could start to ease. In a recent televised address, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro stated that Venezuela was open for oil investment from the U.S. and around the world. That coupled with earlier plans to open the Latin American country’s state-controlled petroleum industry to private […]

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How to 1031 Exchange Conservation Easements into Mineral Rights & Royalties

In the United States, conservation easements allow private investors and entities to take control of a parcel of land. From here, they can maintain or improve the land. Across the country, conservation easements set up and purchase is available. Usually by sustainability-conscious investors to improve water quality. Moreover to perpetuate the growth of forests, protect […]

Oil Majors Concern | Is Natural Gas Still A Safe Bet?

Increased scrutiny over the environmental impact of natural gas—a key source of methane, which is a much more harmful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide—has some industry analysts questioning the long-term prospects of global gas demand in the energy transition. Big Oil has bet big on natural gas developments in the past decade, expecting incessant growth […]

Offshore Oil & Gas Spending Set To Jump To $44 Billion In 2021

Last year is the lowest spending on new field developments in 30 years. The offshore oil and gas sector is set to increase capital expenditures significantly. Upstream oil & gas spending will to surge to around US$44 billion this year. This is in comparison to just US$12.3 billion. It is worth of engineering, procurement, and […]