In times of mourning, it can be difficult to handle a recently deceased person’s estate. This is especially true if there are some ungrateful opportunists looking to cash in on newly abandoned assets. How to transfer inherited mineral rights? It may sound like a difficult question, but there are a few easy steps you can […]
Some of the biggest oil companies in the world set their first joint target to cut their collective carbon emissions from upstream operations in a move that saw Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil joining European majors in pledging reduced carbon intensity. The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), a CEO-led voluntary alliance of some of the […]
Owning property is one of the best ways to increase your equity and net worth. As some people know, mineral rights can be one of the most valuable assets in your portfolio. For those selling mineral rights, here’s the timeline for 1031 exchange and how to set it up to maximize your investment. What is […]
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 […]
