# Kern County, CA **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/california-mineral-rights/kern-county-ca/717.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Carbon Sequestration & effect on RI & ORI interest owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/carbon-sequestration-effect-on-ri-ori-interest-owners/85145)
**Author:** [@Crow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/carbon-sequestration-effect-on-ri-ori-interest-owners/85145 "2025-12-23T20:01:46Z")
CRC is actively pursuing Carbon Sequestration (CS) leases in Kern County. If the surface owner agrees to Carbon Sequestration (CS - pore space utilization), what are effects on mineral owners/lessors, as well as ORRI int… --- ## [What is a surface wavier](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-surface-wavier/76460)
**Author:** [@Stew](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-surface-wavier/76460 "2024-07-16T13:15:02Z")
Hello, this is my first post so forgive my ignorance on the subject. My family has been passing down mineral rights in Kern County for generations. In the beginning, my ancestors used to receive money on the leases. Ther… --- ## [Lease extensions in Kern County near Rose Field](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-extensions-in-kern-county-near-rose-field/75020)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Zwissler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bruce_Zwissler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-extensions-in-kern-county-near-rose-field/75020 "2024-05-16T21:04:23Z")
We just received an offer for an extension on a 5-year oil, gas/mineral rights lease for rights near the Rose Field area. The lease was originally issued in 2019 at $50 per acre with 3 years paid up front. Years 4 and 5 … --- ## [Online Lease/Deed images "Not Authorized" - how to get the images?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/online-lease-deed-images-not-authorized-how-to-get-the-images/71910)
**Author:** [@Johanna\_Ambrogi](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johanna_Ambrogi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/online-lease-deed-images-not-authorized-how-to-get-the-images/71910 "2023-08-10T23:39:39Z")
Hello, my father inherited mineral rights in Kern County for Section 34, Township 27 South, Range 23 East. I am helping my parents put their trust documentation in order. I came across copies of two letters from 2019 fro… --- ## [Use of mineral rights for carbon sequestration](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/use-of-mineral-rights-for-carbon-sequestration/71737)
**Author:** [@Mutaulaura](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mutaulaura)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/use-of-mineral-rights-for-carbon-sequestration/71737 "2023-08-03T15:20:23Z")
Is anyone aware of new/additional leases happening in Kern County for carbon sequestration? If so, how might that affect the lease rates and terms for amended or new lease agreements? --- ## [Inherited minteral rights in Kern County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minteral-rights-in-kern-county/70957)
**Author:** [@Patty\_Crawford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Patty_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minteral-rights-in-kern-county/70957 "2023-05-25T00:11:45Z")
Hi, My sister and I inherited mineral rights in Kern County, California, no land, 100% (50% each) when our father and uncle passed. We have been receiving royalties on some of the mineral rights. My sister passed away a … --- ## [Kern County Mineral Sales](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-mineral-sales/67978)
**Author:** [@ShellyG](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ShellyG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-mineral-sales/67978 "2022-09-30T20:59:32Z")
I am entertaining a sales offer on a little over 80 nma in Township 11N, Range 23W in Kern County. Does anyone have any insights on how much mineral interests are selling for in that area? --- ## [Mineral Rights activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-activity/63374)
**Author:** [@hortonhouse](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/hortonhouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-activity/63374 "2021-09-24T20:59:06Z")
Kern County leasing activity for oil/gas in Sections 30,31 Township 29S Range 23E Notice oil pump in Section 30 at various locations. --- ## [Inherited royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-royalties/59899)
**Author:** [@laurly](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/laurly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-royalties/59899 "2020-12-18T15:27:49Z")
My mother (and her sister) inherited through a life estate, mineral rights from my grandmother. My mother passed away earlier this year, at which time I reached out to Chevron to transfer ownership to me. They sent me in… --- ## [California Prop 15](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/california-prop-15/59158)
**Author:** [@Crow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/california-prop-15/59158 "2020-10-03T03:13:23Z")
Oil Lands and California Proposition 15: Any idea if California Proposition 15 will exempt oil producing lands from regular reassessments? --- ## [CRC Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crc-bankruptcy/59090)
**Author:** [@Crow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crc-bankruptcy/59090 "2020-09-28T18:12:12Z")
CRC and Bankruptcy: I have several Kern County properties under lease to CRC as successor to many previous companies. These include producing leases as mineral interest owner and ORRI, as well as surface leases, and mine… --- ## [Kern County lease per acre amount](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-lease-per-acre-amount/50817)
**Author:** [@Shane\_Ripley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Shane_Ripley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-lease-per-acre-amount/50817 "2020-09-17T12:07:56Z")
J, I’m just wondering what folks are getting this year per acre for an oil and gas lease in Kern County. Thank you. --- ## [Is selling Mineral Rights worth it?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-selling-mineral-rights-worth-it/52217)
**Author:** [@Dustyn\_De\_Los\_Santos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustyn_De_Los_Santos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-selling-mineral-rights-worth-it/52217 "2019-10-25T16:29:07Z")
So I have posted a few times. The mineral rights are something we have considered selling. I know it may not be the time and keeping them would lead to something better. I am wondering if anyone has any advice? 1/4 of … --- ## [Search for Mineral Rights Title Kern County, CA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/search-for-mineral-rights-title-kern-county-ca/52399)
**Author:** [@teedub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/teedub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/search-for-mineral-rights-title-kern-county-ca/52399 "2019-10-24T15:46:16Z")
My family trust apparently holds title to mineral and gas rights on a lot in Kern County, California. I have the legal description and would like to know how to attain a copy of the recorded title. Thank you! --- ## [Family owned mineral rights in Buttonwillow....By Elk Hills](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/family-owned-mineral-rights-in-buttonwillow-by-elk-hills/51889)
**Author:** [@Dustyn\_De\_Los\_Santos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustyn_De_Los_Santos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/family-owned-mineral-rights-in-buttonwillow-by-elk-hills/51889 "2019-10-06T21:51:32Z")
Dustyn\_De\_Los\_Santos 27d Hello everyone! My grandmother inherited some mineral rights in Buttonwillow, CA. It has changed her SSI benefits. She would like to transfer them to me. I was told by the SSA that a transfer w… --- ## [Sell or lease of 500 acres?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sell-or-lease-of-500-acres/50712)
**Author:** [@Dustyn\_De\_Los\_Santos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustyn_De_Los_Santos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sell-or-lease-of-500-acres/50712 "2019-09-12T03:19:38Z")
My mother owns a 1/4 of about 500 acres mineral rights. All leases have stopped after years of them. Around 2013. We are having a financial hardship now. She no longer owns the land. They are in Buttonwillow. Close to El… --- ## [How to valuate a perpetual lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-valuate-a-perpetual-lease/43800)
**Author:** [@Jack9](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jack9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-valuate-a-perpetual-lease/43800 "2019-09-12T01:58:44Z")
I have a perpetual lease for sale and I’m trying to get an accurate appraisal. Any suggestions? --- ## [Kern County Lease Termination](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-lease-termination/46816)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Gabriel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Michael_Gabriel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-lease-termination/46816 "2019-06-05T02:14:10Z")
My wife recently received a letter and documents from the California Resources Corporation (formerly Vintage Petroleum). One document is entitled “Surrender and Quitclaim” (of the lease). We found our lease referenced on… --- ## [Mineral rights in residential Bakersfield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-residential-bakersfield/40154)
**Author:** [@Unresto](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Unresto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-residential-bakersfield/40154 "2019-01-16T17:54:46Z")
We inherited a fractional share of mineral rights to a small lot (80’ x 160’) of property in a residential neighborhood of Bakersfield, just off the 178. As far as I’m aware there’s no active oil production within a few … --- ## [Kern county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county/3086)
**Author:** [@ron\_dhillon](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ron_dhillon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county/3086 "2018-05-31T02:22:42Z")
We have about 160 acres land in Kern County. I just wonder what’s going on in that county please let me know thanks Ron --- ## [Kern County, CA - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-ca-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1479)
**Author:** [@RichardM](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RichardM)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 6:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-ca-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1479 "2016-04-19T18:29:26Z")
Oil & gas discussion group for those interested in Kern County, CA. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Mineral right auditing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-auditing/2813)
**Author:** [@John\_A\_Mettler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_A_Mettler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-auditing/2813 "2017-05-16T15:28:48Z")
Question, Since oil companies are pooling a lot of wells from different mineral right owners, is there a way or right where they audit individual wells to be sure each owner is being paid what is their rightful share? T… --- ## [Oil lease broker recommended?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-broker-recommended/7222)
**Author:** [@William\_Zhou](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Zhou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-broker-recommended/7222 "2016-12-30T03:00:12Z")
Hi All, We are interested to buy in-production oil lease in Kern County. Can anyone recommend some lease brokers to me? Or if you know anyone selling their lease, please feel free to let me know. Thanks, William --- ## [This goes to all the MINERAL Rights owners in BAKERSFIELD California](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/this-goes-to-all-the-mineral-rights-owners-in-bakersfield-california/11112)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Lanctot1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Matt_Lanctot1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/this-goes-to-all-the-mineral-rights-owners-in-bakersfield-california/11112 "2016-03-11T01:15:51Z")
I am a landowner in the area. After doing heck of a lot of research, I see that landowners in Southwest PA are receiving 2-5000 dollars per acre for their mineral rights and they are on dry gas. Ohio and WV are receiving… --- ## [Mineral Rights in Buttonwillow, CA estimate of value](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-buttonwillow-ca-estimate-of-value/6259)
**Author:** [@Dustyn\_De\_Los\_Santos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustyn_De_Los_Santos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-buttonwillow-ca-estimate-of-value/6259 "2015-09-22T16:54:21Z")
I need to get an estimate of the value of mineral rights. The BLM said I have to have a geological study done. Anyone know how to get that done without paying? --- ## [Mineral Rights in Buttonwillow, CA](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-buttonwillow-ca/6376)
**Author:** [@Dustyn\_De\_Los\_Santos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dustyn_De_Los_Santos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-in-buttonwillow-ca/6376 "2015-09-03T17:14:40Z")
Hello everyone! My family currently owns mineral rights in Buttonwillow, CA. It is over 400 acres. I was wondering what a fair lease would be? Hopefully $50 per acre with 3/16 royalty. I am not sure if that is enough acr… --- ## [Any hope?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-hope/6950)
**Author:** [@Wes\_Mendoza](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wes_Mendoza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-hope/6950 "2015-05-31T17:56:34Z")
We have mineral rights on T25S R23E Section 4. Roughly 298.18 acres, our last lease was with AERA Energy, and currently searching for a reputable company. My brother and I are somewhat new to the oil and gas industry as … --- ## [Bakersfield Mineral Rights Leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bakersfield-mineral-rights-leases/9330)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Lanctot1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Matt_Lanctot1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bakersfield-mineral-rights-leases/9330 "2014-09-11T21:31:13Z")
Hi everyone! I hope all is well. Just a quick question, does anybody here know how much the companies are currently paying to lease in Bakersfield, California? The last time I checked, the likes of Vintage Petroleum and … --- ## [Kern County Oil and Gas mineral](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-oil-and-gas-mineral/9811)
**Author:** [@Amy\_Louise\_Sanford](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Amy_Louise_Sanford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kern-county-oil-and-gas-mineral/9811 "2014-07-23T20:27:57Z")
Does anybody know what is going on at 12N 19W Section 32? --- ## [Lease renewal coming up](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-renewal-coming-up/10535)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Hart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Charles_Hart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-renewal-coming-up/10535 "2014-07-23T14:54:55Z")
Hello everyone. I am helping my mother with her lease renewal. Her mineral rights are in Kern County, California, Township 28S, Range 25E, Section 19. Her current lease with Vintage Petroleum/Occidental is for $50/acre a… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/california-mineral-rights/kern-county-ca/717.md?page=1)