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MRP 111: What Every Mineral Cotenant Should Know (Hint, You Probably Are One) Jun 25, 2021

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Today we're going to talk about an issue that affects all mineral owners in some way and that is the concept of cotenancy with mineral rights.

We also answer a listener question from Dennis about a situation he is faced with where he is faced with penalties and having to wait until payout before receiving royalties and what you need to know about the concept of an unleased cotenant in case you are faced with this situation too.

Plus, for all of you with minerals in a state that allows forced pooling, we have you covered too! As always, show notes and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at mineralrightspodcast.com

MRP 110: Making Sure Your Voice is Heard - Great Western Petroleum Mineral Owner Forum Replay Jun 18, 2021

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In my role as the president of the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), I was invited to be a panelist on a Mineral Interest Owner Forum hosted by Great Western Petroleum, the largest oil and gas operator in Adams County Colorado. Thanks again to Great Western for organizing this event.

This episode features a replay of this Forum held on June 8th, 2021. It features a panel discussion between myself and Energy Attorney Jamie Jost about private property rights and making sure your voice is heard when oil and gas regulations are developed that could affect the future development of mineral interests.

This episode is a must listen for all Colorado mineral owners and useful tips for all mineral owners around protecting your private property rights and how to make sure your voice is heard when oil and gas regulations are developed.

You can also watch the replay of the discussion on my YouTube Channel where you can see the slides that were presented.

As always, you can find the show notes with links to resources mentioned in this episode at mineralrightspodcast.com.

MRP 109: NARO Board Member and Landman Katy Alven Jun 10, 2021

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In this interview, NARO Board Member and Landman Katy Alven shares her experiences working in the oil & gas industry and most recently managing the land department of a mineral acquisition company. We also discuss Katy's involvement with NARO and how NARO has helped her learn about how to manager her mineral rights.

Katy Alven is a landman, mineral owner, and has been active in the oil and gas industry since 2007. She is head of the Land Department at Mekusukey Oil Company, LLC in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She is responsible for Mekusukey's ongoing mineral acquisition program and management of Mekusukey's inventory of approximately 110,000 net mineral acres across 26 states. Additionally, in 2016, Katy founded Mustang Minerals, LLC and currently owns and manages approximately 900 net mineral acres across 13 states.

In 2006, Katy graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BA in English and later obtained an MBA from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond (2012) and a Master of Legal Studies in Energy from Oklahoma City University (2014).

Katy is a Certified Mineral Manager and Registered Professional Landman. She was elected to the Oklahoma NARO Board in 2018 and is the current OK-NARO Secretary. She was elected to the National NARO Board in 2021. In addition to NARO, she is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen, Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen, and Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association.

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

MRP 108: Mineral Rights News June 2021 Jun 03, 2021

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In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for June 2021 we talk about Shell's plans to divest the Shell Deer Park Refinery and their recent lawsuit in the Netherlands, New Mexico's plans to go "green" with hydrogen (but are they just full of hot air?), an analysis of project profitability and why global oil and gas companies may have difficulty maintaining a consistent return on investment during their transition to a more green portfolio, and the next steps in the accommodation doctrine in Texas.

Shell to sell interest in Deer Park refinery to partner Pemex | New Mexico's oil and gas regions could become leaders in hydrogen power, congresspeople say | Global Oil, Natural Gas Companies Juggling Capital to Green Up Portfolios | Next Steps In Texas Surface Vs Mineral Rights? The Answer, My Friend, Is Blowing In The Wind

As always, you can go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links to these articles and other resources mentioned in this episode. To send us an article you would like us to cover in a future episode, please email feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com

MRP 107: NARO Executive Director Jack Fleet May 27, 2021

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I'm very excited about our conversation with our guest this week. Justin and I spoke with Jack Fleet, the Executive Director of the National Association of Royalty Owners, Inc. (NARO).

In his role as Executive Director, Jack works as an advocate for mineral and royalty owners like you and I at the at both the state and national level, giving testimony on the impact of legislation being considered.

Additionally, he supports all of the state and regional chapters of NARO. He has been involved at all levels of NARO from serving as Interim Executive Director in 2020, and is a past president of the NARO National board and a past president of the NARO Texas Chapter. He has also served on the Oklahoma NARO, NARO Foundation, and NARO National Boards in various capacities and has delivered several presentations on mineral and royalty management at NARO events.

He is also a member of the AAPL and is a professional level Certified Mineral Manager (CMM) with NARO and has taught several CMM review classes.

Jack is the Managing Member of Fleet Dickey Mineral Properties, LLC one of his family's mineral companies where he manages mineral, royalty, working and surface interest.

Learn about the resources and events available through NARO to help you quickly get up the learning curve to make the most of your mineral rights and royalties.

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

MRP 106: NARO Board Member Martha Barnes May 20, 2021

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Many of you may recognize today's guest from the Mineral Rights Forum and her involvement with the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO). I'm referring to Martha Barnes who is an amazing person that has generously helped hundreds if not thousands of people on the forum and through her work with NARO.

In this episode, Martha shares some amazing tips for all mineral owners, whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional. And despite the fact that she is an experienced geologist and oil and gas industry vet, when it came time to take over the management of her families mineral rights, she realized that there was still a lot to learn. Listen how her involvement with NARO helped her bridge that knowledge gap and some of the helpful things that the organization is doing to empower mineral and royalty owners.

Martha Creager Barnes is an owner and managing partner at Santa Clara Minerals, LLC which manages mineral rights for private mineral owners. Prior to starting SCM, she was an exploration and production geologist for Marathon Oil Company for nearly 29 years. Martha grew up in New Mexico and is a third-generation geologist and a fourth-generation mineral owner. She has a BA in Geology and Managerial Studies from Rice University, a MS in Geology from the University of South Carolina and is a Registered Geologist with the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) and a Certified Geologist with the American Association of Petroleum Geoscientists (AAPG). She is a Certified Minerals Manager with the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) and currently serves as a Director on the OK NARO Board and the US NARO Board. She is a member of AAPG, HGS, and AAPL.

As always, you can find the show notes with links to resources mentioned in this episode at mineralrightspodcast.com

MRP 105: What You Should Know About the Depletion Deduction May 13, 2021

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Did you know that oil and gas royalty owners can take advantage of a form of depreciation on their interests called the depletion deduction? Learn all about it and why we need to let our voices be heard so that we can continue to depreciate our economic interests in property like all other industries.

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

MRP 104: Mineral Rights News May 2021 May 06, 2021

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In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for May 2021 we cover a case where pooling across county lines can make you have to pay property tax in two counties, a Texas mineral fund manager comes clean about losing investor's money, and the Biden Administration targets royalty owners.

Texas Royalty Owners Have Overpaid Property Taxes: Major New Appellate Decision | A Texas fund manager admits defrauding investors — in a 1,361-word email to them | 1st 100 Days: Biden turns to Congress to carry out climate, clean energy push

As always, go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links to these articles and other resources mentioned in this episode. To send us an article you would like us to cover in a future episode, please email feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com

MRP 103: How to Find Out if You Have Unclaimed Royalties Apr 29, 2021

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Oil and gas operators may hand over royalties to the state if they can't locate the mineral owner. Do you have unclaimed mineral rights or thousands of dollars in royalties that you don't know about? Listen now to learn how to find out - you may be surprised at what you find.

MRP 102: Would a Carbon Tax Be Bad for Mineral Owners? Apr 22, 2021

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With a strong focus on decarbonization, many proposals for putting a price on carbon emissions have been discussed recently. In this episode, we talk about carbon tax, cap and trade (aka emissions trading schemes), and CCS tax credits and what they mean for mineral rights and royalty owners. What you find out may surprise you.

As always, go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find the links resources mentioned in this episode. Email us at feedback@mineralrightspodcast.com.

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