# Blogs **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/blogs/784.md?page=3 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [The First Step in the Pipeline Process](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-first-step-in-the-pipeline-process/24904)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-first-step-in-the-pipeline-process/24904 "2014-07-23T15:23:31Z")
With the stack up of oil at the Cushing, Oklahoma terminal, pipeline companies are racing to send the product to the Gulf Coast refineries at breakneck speed. Before getting into legalities, which will be part 3, let's … --- ## [A Fair Oil & Gas Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-fair-oil-gas-lease/24886)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/a-fair-oil-gas-lease/24886 "2014-07-18T14:58:58Z")
A fair oil & gas lease is what most people are looking for. Whether it was a false start, the use of banned substances, or the throwing of a badminton game, the recent London Olympics reinforce our insistence on fairness… --- ## [Post-Wellhead Costs - Royalty Clause](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/post-wellhead-costs-royalty-clause/24806)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Eggleston](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kirk_Eggleston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/post-wellhead-costs-royalty-clause/24806 "2014-07-16T19:15:58Z")
In several oil and gas producing states, including Texas, an oil and gas company can deduct all post-wellhead costs when calculating royalty. If you live in a state where this applies, then a thorough review of your roya… --- ## [I stumbled across a mineral interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-stumbled-across-a-mineral-interest/24841)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-stumbled-across-a-mineral-interest/24841 "2014-06-16T02:22:57Z")
This is a new ploy developed by ABSOLUTELY unscrupulous companies, with the full endorsement of their attorneys. I went as far as contacting landowner attorneys in various states and they are finding an increase of this… --- ## [What is a "no deductions" clause, and do I need one?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-no-deductions-clause-and-do-i-need-one/24884)
**Author:** [@Frederick\_M\_Mick\_Scott](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Frederick_M_Mick_Scott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-no-deductions-clause-and-do-i-need-one/24884 "2014-06-16T02:07:12Z")
At a minimum, a no-deductions clause is supposed to prevent your lessee from deducting the costs they incur in transforming your share of the raw natural gas they bring to the surface into marketable condition. What is M… --- ## [Economics for a Typical Utica Completion in Ohio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/economics-for-a-typical-utica-completion-in-ohio/24810)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2014, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/economics-for-a-typical-utica-completion-in-ohio/24810 "2014-06-08T20:54:57Z")
CEO Frank Tsuru of Houston-based M3Midstream is investing over $1B across Eastern Ohio in a rush to get into the Utica ballgame. His enthusiasm is generated by the incredible profit margins which his company projects for… --- ## [Shake and Bake: the advent of the resting period](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shake-and-bake-the-advent-of-the-resting-period/24809)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 11:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shake-and-bake-the-advent-of-the-resting-period/24809 "2014-05-31T23:43:49Z")
Chesapeake released some quite interesting news during their first quarter 2012 conference call. Apparently they discovered, entirely by accident, another factor impacting production numbers on their Ohio Utica completio… --- ## [Colorado Estate Planning for Oil, Gas, and Mineral Owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-estate-planning-for-oil-gas-and-mineral-owners/24811)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-estate-planning-for-oil-gas-and-mineral-owners/24811 "2014-05-16T21:15:38Z")
If you’re an owner of oil, gas, and mineral interests and have encountered problems with royalties or lease bonus money being in suspense, then you know first-hand the challenges with getting paid. Well, if you’ve gone t… --- ## [Why the Pt. Pleasant is Key for Utica Production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-the-pt-pleasant-is-key-for-utica-production/24881)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/why-the-pt-pleasant-is-key-for-utica-production/24881 "2014-04-01T23:53:14Z")
The Point Pleasant formation has been described as marking the end of Middle Ordovician time. The Ordovician Period is characterized as the greatest submergence of the North American plate because shallow seas covered… --- ## [Purported COGCC Authority to “Force Pool” Being Expanded by Kerr-McGee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purported-cogcc-authority-to-force-pool-being-expanded-by-kerr-mcgee/24812)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purported-cogcc-authority-to-force-pool-being-expanded-by-kerr-mcgee/24812 "2014-03-28T22:56:26Z")
Recent applications by Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore, LP (“Kerr-McGee”) and related orders by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (the “Commission”) have brought a myriad of decisions by the Commission that t… --- ## [Chesapeake's Credit Takes Another Hit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chesapeakes-credit-takes-another-hit/24818)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chesapeakes-credit-takes-another-hit/24818 "2014-03-26T22:26:55Z")
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Corp.’s Sahara natural gas field in Oklahoma is producing less than expected, undermining fuel sales backing $880 million in loans and notes. Output from 3,300 Chesapeake-operated wells in the Sa… --- ## [Interactive Shale Map](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/interactive-shale-map/24925)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/interactive-shale-map/24925 "2014-03-26T02:31:03Z")
As some know, I have an online magazine, The Morning Report. You can sign up. It’s free. I have highly relevant oil and gas Google searches delivered to me daily. I read them and put the ones that I like in The Morning R… --- ## [Oil & Gas Lease Prices in West Virginia's Marcellus Shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-lease-prices-in-west-virginias-marcellus-shale/24819)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-lease-prices-in-west-virginias-marcellus-shale/24819 "2014-03-24T16:30:44Z")
WEST VIRGINIA BONUSES AND ROYALTIES West Virginia mineral owners are simply not asking enough for their leases. The Motley Fool says that the Marcellus is the most economic shale play around. In other words, oil and gas… --- ## [Potential Suitors for a Chesapeake Buy-Out](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/potential-suitors-for-a-chesapeake-buy-out/24924)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/potential-suitors-for-a-chesapeake-buy-out/24924 "2014-03-21T23:38:20Z")
Ever since billionaire Carl Icahn bought in last year, speculation has been that he would eventually force a sell-off of Chesapeake. He has already forced a number of divestitures including the recent sell of their pipel… --- ## [Easements...how they are characterized makes a big difference at tax time...capital gain treatment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/easements-how-they-are-characterized-makes-a-big-difference-at-tax-time-capital-gain-treatment/24900)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Franckhauser](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steven_Franckhauser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/easements-how-they-are-characterized-makes-a-big-difference-at-tax-time-capital-gain-treatment/24900 "2014-03-11T06:32:46Z")
Making money from a pipeline easement is great. Keeping the money is more important and making sure you don’t overpay taxes is a critical part of keeping your money. Regretfully, many easements are negotiated and fail t… --- ## [The Truth about the Utica Shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-truth-about-the-utica-shale/24815)
**Author:** [@anon46780133](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon46780133)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-truth-about-the-utica-shale/24815 "2014-03-06T22:58:02Z")
Admittedly the Utica has come with great hype and promise. Upon the release of Ohio’s 2012 production figures, many pundits were disappointed. Seems many are convinced that it has not lived up to its billing. They ap… --- ## [Another Attempt in Colorado to Grant Condemnation Authority to Private Industry](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/another-attempt-in-colorado-to-grant-condemnation-authority-to-private-industry/24898)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/another-attempt-in-colorado-to-grant-condemnation-authority-to-private-industry/24898 "2014-03-05T16:43:32Z")
With successful oil and gas production comes the need and demand for pipelines to transport the same. Requests for pipeline easements coupled with threats of condemnation if such easement request is declined are unfortun… --- ## [Forced Pooling in Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forced-pooling-in-colorado/24844)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/forced-pooling-in-colorado/24844 "2014-02-25T03:41:48Z")
I often visualize landmen sitting at their desk with deck full of cards and depending on what a landowner asks for, the landman draws a card and elicits a response. One card that is routinely played in Colorado is the fo… --- ## [Curative at the Lease Stage for Families of Deceased Mineral Owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/curative-at-the-lease-stage-for-families-of-deceased-mineral-owners/24899)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 8:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/curative-at-the-lease-stage-for-families-of-deceased-mineral-owners/24899 "2014-02-16T20:15:54Z")
At the leasing stage, title requirements tend to be less strict than at the royalty stage. For families of deceased mineral owners, you may find this to be a nice windfall in that the company may opt to pay you the lease… --- ## [The Basics of Pooling and Unitization in Oil and Gas Leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-basics-of-pooling-and-unitization-in-oil-and-gas-leases/24875)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 8:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-basics-of-pooling-and-unitization-in-oil-and-gas-leases/24875 "2014-02-14T20:38:02Z")
As with wild animals, the rule of capture with respect to oil and gas actually discourages conservation. To prevent such waste, the common law rule of capture has been modified by state conservation statutes and regulati… --- ## [Title Company blew the agreement and conveyed my minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-company-blew-the-agreement-and-conveyed-my-minerals/24755)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 4:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/title-company-blew-the-agreement-and-conveyed-my-minerals/24755 "2014-01-03T04:59:12Z")
Texas Law - very typical - check the law in the State in which the property is located. A situation more common than you think. Seller places his property (suburban or rural) on the market with a Realtor. The Realtor f… --- ## [Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Website 102](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-oil-and-gas-conservation-commission-website-102/24901)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-oil-and-gas-conservation-commission-website-102/24901 "2013-12-19T18:41:12Z")
Back in September we went over, “Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Website 101,” Consider this your “102” class. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) website is at www.cogcc.state.co.us. … --- ## [How long is my oil & gas lease?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-long-is-my-oil-gas-lease/24837)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-long-is-my-oil-gas-lease/24837 "2013-12-05T16:07:05Z")
Many mineral owners erroneously presume that the length of their lease is simply the number of stated years in the lease or the number of years stated in their cover letter from the leasing agent. This erroneous assumpti… --- ## [Explantion how lease bonuses are calculated and a suggested sliding scale royalty payment-share the upside](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/explantion-how-lease-bonuses-are-calculated-and-a-suggested-sliding-scale-royalty-payment-share-the-upside/24821)
**Author:** [@Les\_R\_Wright](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Les_R_Wright)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/explantion-how-lease-bonuses-are-calculated-and-a-suggested-sliding-scale-royalty-payment-share-the-upside/24821 "2013-12-05T05:09:05Z")
Find attached to share with your lawyer and advisor, explanation discussion papers how lease cash bonus payments are determined and also a suggested sliding scale royalty clause to allow the mineral, land and royalty own… --- ## [The Geophysical Option - and its misuse](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-geophysical-option-and-its-misuse/24753)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-geophysical-option-and-its-misuse/24753 "2013-10-30T21:17:20Z")
Seismic Permits allow the seismic company - who is not necessarily an operator or is subcontracted to an operator, to conduct geophysical operations over lands owned by the mineral owner. It varies from state to state w… --- ## [What the TV Tells Us About Oil & Gas Operations .](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-the-tv-tells-us-about-oil-gas-operations/24814)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-the-tv-tells-us-about-oil-gas-operations/24814 "2013-10-28T16:26:19Z")
I’ve seen this ad a few times while watching the Sunday football game and I often wonder what the rest of the story is - “Ault, Colorado Television Ad” – do they receive enough royalties to offset impacts and help financ… --- ## [The Land Grab is going to roll over again -- this year and next](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-land-grab-is-going-to-roll-over-again-this-year-and-next/24903)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/the-land-grab-is-going-to-roll-over-again-this-year-and-next/24903 "2013-10-24T08:56:17Z")
It was not until 2006-2013 that the largest single leasing effort, led by the most well funded companies bought every acre available on some of the largest trend pays in North America. Now is the time to do some … --- ## [Market Enhancement Clause, a.k.a. Post-Production Costs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/market-enhancement-clause-a-k-a-post-production-costs/24820)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/market-enhancement-clause-a-k-a-post-production-costs/24820 "2013-10-01T17:36:02Z")
In law school we're taught quite a few things about contracts that I think everyone should be taught in high school. One of those things is that the heading of a contract, or the heading of a clause in a contract, does n… --- ## [Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Website 101](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-oil-and-gas-conservation-commission-website-101/24816)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-oil-and-gas-conservation-commission-website-101/24816 "2013-09-11T19:47:29Z")
In Colorado, a wealth of information exists within the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) website at www.cogcc.state.co.us. On any given day, I seem to spend the bulk of my internet time reviewing and … --- ## [Big Oil Well in Southeastern Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/big-oil-well-in-southeastern-colorado/24817)
**Author:** [@Jenna\_H\_Keller](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jenna_H_Keller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/big-oil-well-in-southeastern-colorado/24817 "2013-08-31T03:52:45Z")
Earlier this month, the Denver Business Journal reported on Chama Oil & Minerals LLC’s “big one.” Reporting initial production larger than the infamous “Jake” well in Weld County, the “Pronghorn” well has reportedly tes… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/blogs/784.md?page=2) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/blogs/784.md?page=4)