Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

Preparing for New Oil World

It’s clear COVID-19 is having a profound impact on the cornerstone industries of our economy. Regardless of the industry they operate in, all firms will need to plan to anticipate the shape of recovery and prepare for the next normal. This is particularly complex for the energy industry. With global lockdowns cutting demand and social […]

Mineral Rights Ownership: How Do I Know If I Own My Mineral Rights?

Mineral rights are valuable. If you suspect that your land may have precious minerals below the surface, then you may be able to financially benefit. Do you have mineral rights ownership? Then you can sell or lease them to an oil and gas company to begin the extraction process. If you’re not sure whether or […]

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Oil and Gas Royalty Deductions Guide for Tax Season

There are only a few better feelings than getting your oil and gas royalty check in the mail. Whether you have decided to lease your mineral rights or you have aided in an operation’s production, the extraction and sale of oil or gas earn you a nice bit of money each month. Of course, all […]

Shell Joins Other Oil Majors In Energy Transition Push

Oil supermajor Shell plans to announce by the end of the year a significant restructuring to reflect its net-zero emissions goal for 2050 and to align itself with a green recovery from the pandemic, a Shell source told Reuters on Tuesday. Shell’s chief executive Ben van Beurden has told employees in an internal website video […]

What are Oil Royalties?

Oil royalties are a pretty simple concept but can warrant some very significant income. Here is a century fact in the United States. Individuals have been receiving oil royalties for the valuable resources below their property. In this article, we are going to give a brief overview of what are oil royalties. Additionally, we will […]

JP Morgan Predicts $100 Oil

It may sound far-fetched at a time when many are worrying if Brent could rise back to $50 a barrel, but at least one analyst believes the benchmark could not only recoup all that it lost in value since the start of the year but shoot up over $100 a barrel in the observable future. […]

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Subsurface Rights: What Exactly Do I Own?

So you’ve just bought some property, congratulations. Under the sale of a fee simple estate, it is common for most landowners in the United States to own both the surface and subsurface rights of their property. In this article, we are going to define subsurface rights and cover everything you need to know about what […]

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Selling Mineral Rights in Texas: 5 Simple Steps to Take

Here in the Lone Star State, we know what we have is valuable. Texas is a great place to live and also has some of the world’s largest producing oil and gas fields spread across the state. If you’ve got a special piece of this land that you’d like to sell for your financial gain, […]

Texas could tighten some natural gas flaring rules by fall

Texas as early as this fall could tighten some rules for the controversial practice of natural gas flaring, the head of the state’s regulatory commission said on Tuesday. The practice of burning off unwanted natural gas produced alongside more profitable oil has become a top issue for both environmentalists and investors, who are focused on […]

Mineral Rights For Sale – What Happens When You Sell It?

Many people know how to sell their mineral rights. Some will just market it and have a simple promotion such as “Mineral Rights For Sale”. In fact, if you have valuable producing or non-producing mineral rights in the United States, you may be getting offers to sell all the time. The fact is, oil and […]