Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

Chile Could Save Argentina’s Shale Boom

Latin America just seems to be unable to synchronize its long-mooted upswing with global energy trends. Venezuela boasts the largest reserves on earth. However, it starts to recover from the havoc US sanctions cripple its entire oil and gas industry. Argentina is assuming to be the next non-US shale boom oil sensation. Just as international […]

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1031 Exchange Rental Properties [Ultimate Guide]

⚠️ IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Oil and gas laws, mineral rights regulations, and royalty structures vary significantly by state and jurisdiction. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, no guarantee is made to […]

Oil Hits $60 For The First Time Since Pandemic Started

Brent Crude oil hits $60 a barrel early on Monday, rising above that threshold for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic early last year. As of 8:54 a.m. ET on Monday, Brent Crude was trading at $60.10, up by 1.28 percent, and WTI Crude was up 1.25 percent at $57.56. Continued […]

Will U.S. Shale Finally Reward Shareholders?

U.S. oil prices above $50 a barrel are helping the shale patch to generate more cash flow, especially after the massive capital spending cuts last year. But higher prices are also reviving the good old dilemma of U.S. shale producers—raise production or raise payouts to shareholders, who have grown increasingly frustrated in recent years with […]

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How to 1031 Exchange Collectibles into Mineral Rights & Royalties

⚠️ IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Oil and gas laws, mineral rights regulations, and royalty structures vary significantly by state and jurisdiction. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, no guarantee is made to […]

Natural Gas Prices Exploded On Cold Weather Reports

Natural gas prices exploded on Monday, with spot prices soaring more than 10% as cold weather threatens the Northeastern part of the United States. At 1:30 p.m. EST, the spot price for natural gas was $2.833 per MMBtu, a 10.49% increase on the day or an increase of $0.269. That price is about 50% higher […]

The New Use for Abandoned Oil Rigs

The grey steel girders of Platform Holly rise 235ft (72m) above the waters of the Pacific Ocean, just a couple of miles off the Santa Barbara coast. Above the water, this decommissioned oil rig is dull and lifeless, but the view below the surface is very different. Beneath the waves, colourful fish, crabs, starfish and […]

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How to 1031 Exchange Timberland Into Mineral Rights & Royalties

⚠️ IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Oil and gas laws, mineral rights regulations, and royalty structures vary significantly by state and jurisdiction. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, no guarantee is made to […]

An Oil Boom Hidden Within One Of America’s Biggest Cities

When you think of giant oil fields you probably conjure up an image of vast areas of land or sea suitable for digging. However, Los Angeles demonstrates that oil extraction can take place right under our feet, producing as much as 100 million barrels every year. Compared to other major oil sites across the world, […]

U.S. Oil Output Is Set to Rise Next Year on Higher Prices, Drilling

The U.S. government is forecasting oil production to rise about 3.5% next year spurred by higher crude prices and a rebound in shale drilling. Oil output will average 11.49 million barrels a day in 2022, according to the Energy Information Administration. The agency, which left its production estimate for this year unchanged at 11.1 million, […]