Edward Bass, an oil and gas investor from Texas, and Barnett Shale mineral rights owners settled with Chesapeake Operating, Inc., a natural gas production company.
Almost 4,000 acres in Tarrant County and Johnson County are owned by Bass and the other landowners. Chesapeake has been handling some of those properties since 2007. The lawsuit was based on alleged underpaying of gas and oil royalties and a breaching of contract with the owners.
In the lawsuit filed in 2013, Chesapeake Operating Inc. allegedly violated the agreement to sell, from one company to another, natural gas production. The company also allegedly made wrong deductions from royalty payments to hide expenses for production.
Daniel Charest, who represents the landowner plaintiffs, said, “We’re very pleased that this matter has been resolved… We believe the evidence was compelling on behalf of the property owners”.
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The month of September would be a good month to invest in natural gas, as the U.S. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) sees a dramatic plunge in the production of natural gas from seven major shale basins across the country after an all-time high several months ago, Business Insider reported on Wednesday, September 2.
In May, the seven major shale basins produced a total of 45.6 billion cubic feet per day. This September, however, the production is projected to drop 1.5%. The decline is partly due to the depletion from existing wells, as well as the lack of new wells being drilled. This decrease in the supply could raise the prices quite a bit, making it possible for the producers to gain profit and drill new wells.
The volatility of the oil and natural gas market makes it more appealing for mineral rights owners to sell their mineral rights rather than lease them. We at The Mineral Auction are here to help you get the best value out of your mineral rights. Get professional advice on selling your mineral rights by calling (512) 698-2802 today.
In a report published by Bloomberg Business late last month, Danish business conglomerate A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S is eyeing for acquisitions in the North Sea to expand reserves, given that mergers and acquisitions are more cost-efficient nowadays than exploration.
Fluctuating oil prices is the primary reason why oil and natural gas players see takeovers as a better option than expensive explorations. Among the first to bulk up in the U.S. are Houston-based Noble Energy and Rosetta Resources in a buyout worth $2.1 billion. At the start of this year, Hillcrest Resources Ltd. has announced its purchase of Texas-based Gulfsands Petroleum USA. Late last year, Encana Corp. has announced its intent to purchase Athlon Energy in a multi-billion dollar deal.
In today’s volatile energy market, it would be a wise move for mineral rights owners to sell their mineral rights upfront to free themselves from the risks caused by the sector’s ever-changing landscape. To know more about getting the best value out of your mineral rights, seek the help of our team of mineral rights brokers at The Mineral Auction by calling (512) 698-2802 today.
