After decades of stagnation and multiple false dawns, the hydrogen economy is finally taking off, with some experts predicting that hydrogen could become a globally-traded energy source, just like oil and gas. A growing number of countries and industries are proactively investing in hydrogen technologies; none, however, can rival the EU’s zeal. The European Union […]
If you own the resources below your property’s surface, then you may be inclined to monetize your asset. With mineral rights, the two most common ways for people to turn their property into a paycheck are selling or leasing mineral rights. In this article, we are going to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of oil […]
If you bought your property in a fee simple estate, that means that you own your surface rights as well as what lies below your property. For those that are new to mineral rights, we’ve put together this Mineral Rights 101 quick guide to help you understand what exactly you own. What are Mineral Rights? […]
Plans to start mining the Moon as early as 2025 became more attractive this week. This is after a US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) team found evidence. First is that the Earth’s natural satellite may, underneath its surface, be richer in metals than previously thought. A team of researchers came to the conclusion […]
When negotiating an oil and gas lease, everything is on the table. In a sense, there is no real “standard” oil or gas lease agreement in the United States. Therefore, if you are considering signing a contract, it is important to become familiar with the best oil and gas lease negotiation tactics to maximize your […]
The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, one of the largest oil and natural gas industry associations in the state, named Jason Modglin its new president on June 3. Succeeding John Tintera, who retired last year, Modglin is stepping into his new role as the coronavirus pandemic and industry downturn have resulted in tens of thousands […]
In the United States, mineral rights can be an extremely valuable asset. If you own property that may have reserves of oil, gas, or other resources, then that could be a hot commodity. When selling mineral rights, you can earn a large lump sum of cash or purchase another property with serious tax advantages. Of […]
In the United States, landowners have the ability to earn money from the resources below their property. If you own the subsurface below your land, then oil and gas companies may be interested in leasing or buying your mineral rights. Let us talk more about the oil and gas royalties by state. Of course, not […]
According to Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, secretary-general of OPEC, the enormous and unprecedented oil market imbalance facing the industry in April following the COVID-19 pandemic required an unparalleled response from producers Underlining the importance of the two-year agreement signed in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) on 12 April by OPEC and non-OPEC oil producing countries and […]
Owning property can raise a lot of questions, especially if your property is underground. Mineral rights entitle owners to the precious minerals below the Earth’s surface. What happens when a mineral rights owner passes away or simply neglects their asset? In this article, we will explore the question “do mineral rights expire?” Reverting Mineral Rights […]
