Anadarko partners with KKR & Co. in developing Eaglebine acreage

Posted on Thursday, October 30th, 2014 at 6:50 pm    

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is partnering with New York-based private equity firm KKR & Co. in a bid to develop its acreage across East Texas, Bloomberg reported on October 29.

An investment of $442 million has been provided by the KKR & Co. to fund the drilling of more than 500 oil and gas wells in the Eaglebine field, an oil- and gas-rich region northeast of Houston. A University of Houston lecturer on energy economics said the joint venture will help Anadarko expedite oil and gas drilling activities and secure its leased lands without having to lose much of its own funds.

An ever-increasing volume of investment in oil and gas sector means a robust public and business confidence in the industry. If you are planning to take part in the oil and gas boom in Texas by selling your mineral rights, consult with a broker at The Mineral Auction by calling (512) 698-2802 today.


Mineral or not? Defining the vague “other minerals”

Posted on Monday, October 27th, 2014 at 2:32 pm    

Because Texas law provides different statutory definitions of minerals, no single conveyance of “other minerals” is considered generally applicable.

Texas courts define minerals on a substance by substance approach. For instance, limestone, sand and gravel are sometimes considered minerals if they are rare and exceptional, and possess characteristics that would provide them special value. Sand useful for manufacturing cement or glass, for example, is considered a mineral while sand used for road-making purposes is not.

In some instances, substances found on or near the surface are considered a part of surface estate as a matter of law. For example, substances found in strip mining, a type of surface mining, would not be considered minerals during specific circumstances.

Selling your mineral rights requires the knowledge of a mineral rights broker who knows well the intricacies surrounding mineral rights law. To learn more about selling your mineral rights, speak with a mineral rights broker at The Mineral Auction by calling (512) 698-2802 today.


Encana to enter oil-rich Texas with Athlon acquisition

Posted on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 5:02 pm    

Encana Corp. is making its way into the oil and natural gas-rich Permian region of Texas after it announced its plan to buy Athlon Energy, an online Calgary Herald report stated on September 29.

Encana plans to buy the Texas-based energy firm for a little less than $6 billion and to assume its debt worth more than $1 billion. With this deal, the company envisions producing 250,000 barrels of oil per production day by 2017, which is five times what it produced last year. The company also believes the acquired land provides the company with around 5,000 possible new drilling spots.

Selling your mineral rights to healthy and well-footed companies in the oil production sector is a guaranteed way to ensure that you get the best value out of your property. The professionals at The Mineral Auction can provide you a wide portfolio of businesses who can buy your rights when you call our office at (512) 698-2802 today.

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