Entries by Ranger Land and Minerals

Tech Giants Are Building Carbon Footprint Software For Big Oil

A growing number of oil and gas companies are looking to measure and reduce their carbon emissions under increased pressure from shareholders to join the fight against climate change – and the result is that the tech industry is starting to get into the oil and gas game. A growing number of technology companies – […]

Bank Of America: Brent Will Recover To $60 In H1 2021

Bank of America expects oil prices to recover to $60 a barrel for Brent crude in the first half of next year thanks to shrinking global inventories and prices improving faster than previously expected. “Back in June, we upped our oil price forecasts by $5 per barrel (/bbl) and argued that Brent would average $43/bbl […]

Here’s How Oil Could Skyrocket By 138%

The market is beginning to give credence to something we’ve been discussing in past years concerning the increasing oil price. In a June 2020 article entitled, Underinvestment Could Send Oil Prices Soaring, I argued how the retrenchment and lack of capital investment the industry has seen over the past five years would lead to shortages […]

U.S. Set To Roll Back Methane Rules For Oil & Gas Industry

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to finalize and sign this week new rules about methane emissions for the oil and gas sector, including putting an end to requirements that companies have systems in place to detect methane leaks, senior administration officials told The Wall Street Journal. The EPA has proposed updating the Obama […]

Net Mineral Acre (NMA) vs. Net Royalty Acre (NRA)

⚠️ 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 […]

Defending the Oil and Gas Industry Against Cyber Threats

The oil and gas industry is one of the most powerful financial sectors in the world, critical to global and national economies. Above all, this industry is a valuable target for adversaries. Therefore for those who are seeking to exploit Industrial Control Systems (ICS) vulnerabilities. That is why defending the oil and gas industry should […]

The Different Kinds of Mineral Interests

⚠️ 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 […]

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 […]