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MRP 251: Listener Questions - July 2024 Jul 11, 2024

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In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Ben, Mark, Jennie, and David. This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from how to value non-operated working interests and how to find a buyer, the differences between different types of oil & gas interests, lease washouts, how to find production data for Oklahoma, and the DIY method to get interests transferred to your name, and more.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in the episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 250: Mineral Rights News July 2024 Jul 04, 2024

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Happy Independence Day and happy Episode #250! In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we discuss an important new endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in the Permian Basin, a report on the production forecast for 2025, and a surprising lithium discovery in Pennsylvania, plus the rig count!

As always, links the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 249: The Power of Networking with Ryan Fairbanks, RPL Jun 27, 2024

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I had a great conversation with Registered Professional Landman, Ryan Fairbanks, recently. We discussed a wide range of topics including what it is like to be an independent landman to how other oil and gas professionals and mineral/royalty owners can benefit from networking with their peers. Ryan also talks about his podcast, the Landman Pivot Podcast, and how a learning mindset can prepare us for whatever is next in life.

As always, links to the resources and how to connect with Ryan can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 248: How to Find Oil, Gas (& Lithium) Info for Arkansas Jun 13, 2024

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https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-248-how-to-find-oil-gas-lithium-info-for-arkansas/(opens in a new tab)In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas (& Lithium) info using the Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission website. As before, we walk step-by-step how to find your minerals or royalties on a map to determine if you should be getting paid on a well. We also show you how to download important documents related to your wells, how to see how much oil & gas was produced in a given month, how to find out the lithium potential of your mineral rights, and more. This assumes you already know your legal description and the type of oil & gas interests you own.

If you would like to learn more about the topics covered in this episode as well as the different types of mineral and leasehold interests, from how to read a legal description, how to perform a title search, and how to identify nearby oil and gas activity, be sure to check out my Mineral Management Basics Online Course.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 247: Mineral Rights News June 2024 Jun 06, 2024

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Who owns the minerals beneath roads, could U.S. oil mergers help stabilize prices, the outlook for natural gas, what OPEC+ did, and the rig count!

As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com!

MRP 246: Listener Questions - June 2024 May 30, 2024

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In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Heidi, Greg, Sarah, Nikki, Eric, and a listener who wishes to remain anonymous. This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from the difference between MCF and MMBtu's and how to audit gas royalties, Lithium, leasing the minerals and surface rights, going through ancillary probate in New Mexico, wastewater disposal issues and earthquakes, getting information from a previous operator, and more.

Some of the listener questions in this episode are addressed in my Mineral Management Basics online course, from how to read a legal description, how to perform a title search, and how to identify nearby oil and gas activity.

Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a question! If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, send it to feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com and we may feature it in an upcoming episode!

As always, resources mentiond in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

MRP 245: The Role of Oil & Gas in Our Energy Future May 23, 2024

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the future of energy and why the world is going to need more affordable, reliable energy in the coming decades - not less. With net zero by 2050 as the goal, what is this likely to mean for oil & gas production in the future? Be sure to watch the accompanying YouTube Video to see the charts and other visuals we discuss throughout this episode.

As always, links to the the video and other resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 244: Listener Questions May 2024 May 16, 2024

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In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Tom, Anita, Ronnie, Karen, and Raegan. This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from tips for locating missing minerals and royalties, dealing with non-payment by an operator, educating yourself (and others) about minerals, if your minerals might be prospective for lithium, and how to determine if your operator drilled a new well in time before the primary term of your lease expired, and more.

Be sure to check out the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com for links to the resources mentioned in this episode!

MRP 243: Mineral Rights News May 2024 May 02, 2024

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In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we give an update on the refilling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), the BLM withdraws 220,000 acres of federal land from future oil, gas, and mineral development in Colorado, the state of Alaska sues the federal government over Pebble Mine takings claim. And the Rig Count!

As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 242: Can a Shut-in or Plugged Well be Reopened? Apr 25, 2024

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You may see that one or more of the wells on your property is listed as "shut-in" or "plugged and abandoned" on the state oil & gas commission website and wonder what this means for your future royalties. In this episode, we explain some of the main reasons wells can end up getting shut-in and whether they can be restarted. We also explore scenarios where an operator may re-enter a previously abandoned wellbore instead of drilling an entirely new well.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

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