Oil and gas production in the Barnett Shale has continuously been one of the top contributors to the North Texas economy, a study commissioned by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce revealed on Wednesday, September 10.
The study found out that each year, oil and gas drilling in the Barnett Shale generates $11.8 billion in revenue and $480.6 million in taxes for the North Texas economy. Even with a decline in the number of new wells drilled and a decrease in natural gas prices, the revenue generated from drilling and drilling-related activities has continued to rise due to more productive oil and gas wells, investments in infrastructures, and growing employment.
The oil and gas boom in Texas has been incredibly beneficial to land owners who have the option to sell their mineral rights. The Mineral Auction works with thousands of companies in order to provide you the best deal possible. If you’re planning to sell your mineral rights, consult with us first by calling (512) 698-2802 today.
Owning mineral rights means you have the option to make money by selling the minerals found in your property. This means greater economic flexibility, especially during life-altering events and unexpected financial situations.
When you decide to sell, it is essential to know the components of ownership you are relinquishing. Under the Texas Law, selling the ownership of your mineral rights means selling your right to:
- Use the mineral estate and the surface estate necessary to acquire the minerals
- Lease your mineral properties
- Receive bonuses from that lease
- Receive delay rentals, royalties, and other benefits due under a leasing agreement
When planning to sell your mineral rights, seek the help of experienced mineral rights brokers who have a wide network of competitive buyers to help you get the best value. To learn more about what we do and how we can be of help, call The Mineral Auction at (512) 698-2802 today.
When trying to sell your mineral rights, it is important to determine whether the wells on your property are technically classified as oil or gas wells. People may use these terms for their wells interchangeably because they often produce both. However, failure to correctly differentiate between the two may cause profound economic consequences, from well spacing issues, pipeline company prioritization, to the possibility of severing ownership in some areas of Texas.
Because wells often contain a mixture of oil and gas, provisions of the Texas Natural Resources Code clearly makes a distinction based on the ratio of each element. The Code defines an oil well as a well “that produces one barrel or more of oil to each 100,000 cubic feet of gas.” On the other hand, a well that produces pure natural gas with no oil, or produces more than 100,000 cubic feet of gas per one barrel of oil is considered a gas well.
To learn more about the legalities of mineral rights, consult with our team in Austin at The Mineral Auction by calling (512) 698-2802 today.
