In this month’s episode, we answer a diverse set of questions submitted by Julie, Tom, Dan, Nicole, Melissa, Erik, and Gary. From how to address post production costs that were improperly deducted by a previous operator, to pooling and what happens if another landowner refuses to lease their minerals, to how to notify your operator about a change in ownership.  We answer these questions and more and address some common challenges mineral owners face when managing their interests.

Many of the questions in this episode are covered 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, and how to determine if you should be getting paid on a well. 

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

Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a listener question!  If you have a question about your minerals or royalties, send us an email:  [email protected]!

In this episode of The Mineral Rights Podcast, we explore several major developments affecting mineral and royalty owners in early 2025. The appointment of Kathleen Sgamma to head the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signals potential changes in federal land management that could benefit mineral owners, particularly those with interests adjacent to federal lands. The episode also covers OPEC's production decisions, significant developments in domestic lithium production, and current drilling activity across major U.S. basins and our updated outlook for 2025.

As always, links to the articles discussed can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we explore the sweeping executive orders recently signed by President Trump that signal a significant shift in domestic energy policy. The new administration has declared a "National Energy Emergency" and introduced the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order, marking a dramatic change from previous policies by prioritizing traditional energy production. While these changes primarily impact federal lands, they could have broader implications for all mineral and royalty owners through their effects on energy markets, particularly natural gas prices and LNG exports.

Shout out to Greg (and others) for asking for our take on the change in energy policy.

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

In this episode, we tackle a crucial but often overlooked aspect of estate planning: how to properly store and organize your important documents. We pay special attention to the unique needs of mineral rights and royalty interest owners, whose estate planning often involves additional layers of complexity.

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

Be sure to download my free Estate Planning Document Storage Checklist which outlines the essential Estate Planning Documents and how to store them using the three-tier storage system discussed in this episode.

In this month's episode, we answer a diverse set of questions submitted by Anna, Robbie, @dnk4559 (via YouTube), Edith, Karen, Tracy, and Brad. The discussion covers important topics including property tax protests in Texas, surface rights conflicts in Oklahoma, inheritance issues with division orders, how to calculate your decimal interest, royalty payment calculations in Louisiana, and working interest complications.

Many of the 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, and how to determine if you should be getting paid on a well.

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

In this episode, we discuss the process of taking over mineral rights management from a professional mineral manager. From why you might consider self-management, the essential steps for making the transition, and how to set up effective management systems, we cover what you should know.  We also share practical tips for staying educated about industry trends and planning for future generations. Whether you're considering taking over management of your minerals or just want to better understand what your current mineral manager should be doing, this episode provides valuable insights for all mineral and royalty owners.

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

In this episode we discuss major developments that could shape the energy industry in 2025: a pivotal Supreme Court case that could expand oil transportation from Utah's Uinta Basin, major oil companies maintaining financial discipline despite political pressure to increase drilling, the Permian Basin's growing natural gas challenges, and ExxonMobil's innovative plan to power AI data centers with natural gas. And as always we wrap with a look at the latest drilling rig count.

As always, links to the articles discussed can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we answer listener questions from Reuben, Robin, Lacey, Steve, James, George, and Elisabeth about figuring out if you are getting paid correctly, understanding what is going with your Texas property tax bills, getting paid interest on late royalty payments, transferring ownership of royalty interests and how to get paid, understanding why well gets shut-in and what that means, and how to find out how many acres you own in wells shown on your division orders, and more!

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

https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-269-understanding-royalty-based-loans-a-guide-for-mineral-owners/While borrowing against oil and gas royalties isn't widely discussed among mineral owners, it is an important financing option for those receiving regular royalty payments. This practice, known as Reserve Based Lending (RBL), has been common in the oil and gas industry for decades but is now becoming more accessible to individual royalty owners. Understanding how these loans work, their requirements, and their risks can help large mineral owners make informed decisions about leveraging their royalty income without having to sell their valuable mineral interests.  We also discuss other options for borrowing against modest royalty income, but that may come with counterparty risk to consider.

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

In this month’s news episode, we discuss two important cabinet picks that will have the biggest impact on mineral & royalty owners, the latest major oil & gas company to dip their toes into the Arkansas lithium boom, an update on the Arkansas lithium royalty rate application, and the latest rig count!

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