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

In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Tyler, Margaret Ann, Nate, Gene, Robert, Anna, and Allen. This one was interesting because we talked about some new topics like: how to underwrite a mineral rights investment, the Haynesville Shale, minimum thresholds for royalty payments, Oklahoma Senate Bill 212, secondary market for non-operated working interests, educating yourself (and others) about minerals, and more.

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

In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas info using the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation 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, 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.

The Osage Nation forces a company to remove wind farm in Oklahoma, Saudi Aramco CEO keeps it real at CERAWeek, NM looks to raise royalty rates in the Permian. And the Rig Count!

• Tribal sovereignty trumps wind in Oklahoma - POLITICO

• Big Oil Sets the Agenda on CERAWeek's Opening Day - Bloomberg

• New Mexico halts some oil-field lease sales in standoff over royalty rates in Permian Basin | AP News

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

In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas info using the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources - Oil & Gas Division 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, 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.

The interpretation and application of the regulatory takings principle have evolved over time, but the fundamental principle remains: the government cannot take private property (including mineral rights) for public use without providing just compensation to the owner. In this episode, we talk abut cases where mineral owner's property rights were taken by govenment regulation and what protections we have to ensure that we receive "just compensation."

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

How have oil & gas production been affected by the Texas wildfires? Colorado legislators propose phase out of new oil & gas wells by 2030, and is underground hydrogen the next big thing? And the Rig Count!

• Has Oil and Gas Production Been Affected by the Texas Wildfires? | Rigzone
• Colorado is set to consider a 'fossil fuel phase-out.' Here's why that's a big deal.
• Underground hydrogen deposits spur excitement in Washington
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As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Dave, Bill, Monica, Mary, Katie, Kelly, and David. We cover a lot of ground including: surface use agreements, helium, leasing, dormant mineral rights, how to read a legal description, orphan wells, prior period adjustments vs. recoupment, how to calculate your net acreage and decimal interest in a well, and more!

For links to the resources mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes at: mineralrightspodcast.com.

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 find missing royalties.

In preparation for tax season, this episode provides an update on the taxation of minerals and royalties for the 2023 tax year. It covers key considerations that mineral and royalty owners should be aware of when it comes to their tax obligations and key tax credits and deductions that all mineral and royalty owners should know about.

Download my free tax guide for links to my top resources around mineral rights and royalty interest taxation and be sure to check out the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com for links to the other resources mentioned in this episode.

In this episode we talk about how to find oil & gas info using the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (UDOGM) 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, and more. This assumes you already know your legal description and the type of oil & gas interests you own. Be sure to check out the accompanying YouTube video to see what we are talking about.

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.