Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

Update On World’s Most Exciting Oil Play: An Interview With Jim Granath

Namibia is currently witnessing what could become one of the most spectacular explorational oil plays in recent memory, and one Canadian driller is at the center of this brand-new, potential blue-sky opportunity. This is what this oil play review and update is all about. Reconnaissance Energy Africa (TSXV:RECO, OTC:RECAF) is in the process of attempting […]

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Oil and Gas Unitization & Pooling – Explained

We are all in this together, right? Sometimes bringing people together to operate as one can be a better overall solution. It is better than everyone fighting their own individual fight. This is especially true if everyone involved has one common goal. In this comprehensive guide, we will define and explain everything you need to […]

Current US Oil Prices Soar To 6-Year High In OPEC Standoff

The benchmark of current US oil prices, WTI Crude, hit its highest level since November 2014 early on Tuesday. This is after OPEC+ on Monday called off its third attempt to reach an agreement. Discussed is over oil policy management for the coming months. In Asian trade earlier in the day, WTI Crude touched $76.50 […]

The Dawn Of A New Era For U.S. Shale

Higher oil prices and capital expenditure discipline are setting the stage. This is for the highest free cash flow on record for the world’s exploration and production companies this year. And U.S. shale firms—set to generate $60 billion free cash flow—are primed for playing a key role. The record-breaking free cash flow from global upstream […]

Mineral Rights Severance and Severance Tax Explained

In order to start earning mineral royalty payments, you must first acquire mineral rights. Are you looking at your options? Then you may be able to purchase mineral rights as a part of a larger property transaction. Let simply say it is a standalone asset. Usually, there is a separation process of mineral rights from […]

Will There Be A Gasoline Shortage On July 4th?

Rising prices at the pump will not be the biggest problem for some drivers this holiday weekend. Their biggest problem will be empty pumps – the result of a shortage of tanker truck drivers. The question is, “Will there be a July 4th gasoline shortage?” GasBuddy’s Patrick De Hann tweeted yesterday there were no issues […]

What is a Qualified Buyer for Mineral Ownership?

Long before the discovery of oil, gold, and other precious materials in America, mineral ownership has always established wealth. There are energy-generating coal and natural gas alongside other precious metals and resources. That’s why mineral ownership can be extremely valuable and thus vary hard to acquire. That’s also why looking for a qualified buyer has […]

It’s Too Late To Avoid A Major Oil Supply Crisis

Is it really too late to avoid a major oil supply crisis? There are a number of observable trends in oil supplies and by extension prices, presently. I am going to discuss one of them in this article. A lack of capital investment in finding new supplies of oil and gas. A favorite analogy of […]

U.S. Shale Oil Output to Climb by 38,000 BPD in July: EIA

U.S. oil output from seven major shale formations is set to rise by about 38,000 barrels per day (BPD). This is set in July to about 7.8 million BPD. The highest since November, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in a monthly forecast on Monday. The biggest increase is set to come from the Permian. […]

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How to 1031 Exchange Nursing Homes into Mineral Rights and Royalties

Nursing homes are a critical part of our society. However, that does not mean that everyone is capable of running one. Despite their crucial role in the life cycle of humanity, nursing homes are rarely profitable businesses. This is due to their ongoing expensive upkeep. This is when 1031 Exchange Nursing Homes come in. Are […]