Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

Gas Utility, Largest in the U.S., Sues California Over Climate Policy

Gas utility company Southern California Gas Co is suing the California Energy Commission. It is over the state’s climate policy and attempts to phase out natural gas as a source of heating and cooking. Southern California Gas Co, owned by Sempra Energy, is trying to shield itself from policy actions. This could ban the hook-up […]

What is a Division Order for Mineral Rights?

If you are thinking about signing an oil and gas lease, then you may hear about and wonder what is a division order. For the first time mineral rights owners, nearly any legal document can be intimidating, especially if you believe that the oil and gas company does not have your best interests in mind. […]

Paid-Up Oil and Gas Lease – What Are They & Why are They Used

⚠️ 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 […]

The Permian Could See Record Gas Production In 2021

The pandemic has curtailed associated gas production in the Permian basin, temporarily relieving some gas flaring, but the basin could return to record gas production levels by the end of 2021. By 2023, the rate of gas flaring could increase substantially. Starting next year, drilling activity begins to resume in the Permian, assuming WTI stays […]

An Oil Company Wants to Lease My Land, What Should I Do?

⚠️ 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 […]

World’s Largest Economies Are Still Spending Big On Oil & Gas

Spending on oil and gas, and coal is still higher among members of G20 than spending on renewable energy, a data update from the Energy Policy Tracker has revealed. Across the group, since the start of the pandemic, governments had pledged at least $160.95 billion in fossil fuel investments, versus $123.75 billion in renewable energy […]

Oil and Gas Lease Form 88

⚠️ 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 and Gas Royalties: What You Earn with a Mineral Lease

⚠️ 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 […]

$40 Oil Isn’t Enough For Saudi Arabia

There was a recommendation of the OPEC+ JMMC to ease the oil output cuts by 2 million bbl/d. With that, oil markets maintained their bullish sentiment over the past week. This is as Brent was trading above $43 while WTI was trading above $40. A surge in COVID-19 cases in several counties including the US, […]

Fee Simple Defeasible vs. Fee Simple Absolute: What’s the Difference?

⚠️ 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 […]