# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=157 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [Arkansas Mineral Interest Search](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-mineral-interest-search/20731)
**Author:** [@Don\_Ayres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Don_Ayres)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/arkansas-mineral-interest-search/20731 "2012-08-14T03:25:12Z")
I am attempting to locate a mineral interest in the state of Arkansas belonging to a relative that cannot recall the legal description or county where they’re located. All she knows is that her late husband spoke of this… --- ## [How can I verify mineral rights in Montana .. from New England?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-i-verify-mineral-rights-in-montana-from-new-england/20692)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Bigelow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jim_Bigelow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-i-verify-mineral-rights-in-montana-from-new-england/20692 "2012-08-14T03:21:48Z")
I have a client that wants to sell mineral rights in Montana. I would like to do some basic due diligence and verify his ownership and also to locate the acreage on a map. Any help on how that can be done would be appre… --- ## [Post Well Head Deductions From your Royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/post-well-head-deductions-from-your-royalty/20769)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Rammell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Justin_Rammell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/post-well-head-deductions-from-your-royalty/20769 "2012-08-14T03:18:58Z")
As an attorney working with mineral owners, I try and get the best lease terms possible. Typically, I include a clause that prohibits deductions for post wellhead costs (marketing, transportation, etc.). As I often get p… --- ## [Stark county drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stark-county-drilling/20629)
**Author:** [@bruce\_arnold](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bruce_arnold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stark-county-drilling/20629 "2012-08-13T02:27:56Z")
I am in Minnesota but own mineral rights in Stark County. Am curious to find out more about the drilling in this area. I have 240 acres there. --- ## [True no deduct Royalty language](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/true-no-deduct-royalty-language/21543)
**Author:** [@Williams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Williams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/true-no-deduct-royalty-language/21543 "2012-08-10T14:24:09Z")
I am feeling more confused than usual. I have seen many posts concerning No-Deduct Royalty changes to the usual boilerplate royalty language for Oil and Gas leases. First person we paid to help us revise our lease could … --- ## [Seeking lawyer familiar with Colorado County in Texas with questions about leasing proposal contracts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-lawyer-familiar-with-colorado-county-in-texas-with-questions-about-leasing-proposal-contracts/20693)
**Author:** [@Kristen\_A\_Piper](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kristen_A_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-lawyer-familiar-with-colorado-county-in-texas-with-questions-about-leasing-proposal-contracts/20693 "2012-08-08T21:08:36Z")
The lawyer we’ve used for questions in Houston has died and we own mineral rights that generate several leasing proposals a month. Can anyone provide us with a lawyer or lawyers in Houston who are familiar with Colorado … --- ## [Exessive offer amount](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/exessive-offer-amount/20690)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Dierschke](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_Dierschke)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/exessive-offer-amount/20690 "2012-08-08T18:45:26Z")
I own a small royalty in Reagan and Upton counties. I am not looking to sell, but I get at least one unsolicited offer a month. These have varied in dollar amounts, but for the most part, they have been reasonable. Last … --- ## [Need Mineral Rights Search On My MT Ranch](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mineral-rights-search-on-my-mt-ranch/23233)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Bowman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marc_Bowman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 11:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-mineral-rights-search-on-my-mt-ranch/23233 "2012-08-07T23:38:23Z")
Looking for guidance to find appropriate Mineral Rights Search Company. Here is my situation: Have 4,000 deeded acres in Central Montana. I don’t know if I or someone else owns the mineral rights. My total 5,700 ac… --- ## [Leasing in Kiowa County, Colorado](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-in-kiowa-county-colorado/23100)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Bliss](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bob_Bliss)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing-in-kiowa-county-colorado/23100 "2012-08-03T22:58:51Z")
There seems to be interest in O & G exploration in Kiowa County, Colorado. We have been offered a lease of our mineral rights at $50 an acre with a 1/8th royalty. The terms include a 5 year lease with a 5 year option. It… --- ## [Hiring a management specialist to manage gas/oil interests - good or bad idea?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hiring-a-management-specialist-to-manage-gas-oil-interests-good-or-bad-idea/20732)
**Author:** [@shirley\_truax](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/shirley_truax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hiring-a-management-specialist-to-manage-gas-oil-interests-good-or-bad-idea/20732 "2012-08-01T01:56:20Z")
My husband passed away four months ago and I’m trying to deal with the gas/oil interests which are many small interests spread out in four counties in North Dakota. I am having a terrible time with it all. Would it be a … --- ## [Non producing mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-producing-mineral-rights/20735)
**Author:** [@Tori\_Wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tori_Wells)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-producing-mineral-rights/20735 "2012-07-31T21:05:02Z")
I am getting (inheriting) 1/4 section of land which has no producing wells or leases. Another relative will be inheriting a different 1/4 section which does have gas and oil production. We are trying to establish value t… --- ## [Wells Commuicating with each otherI](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wells-commuicating-with-each-otheri/20744)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Jackson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joe_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 3:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wells-commuicating-with-each-otheri/20744 "2012-07-31T03:23:25Z")
I work in the oil field and I know that some wells that are fracked will break in or “communicate” with another well nearby. From my experience, the older well does not respond well and production drops. How can you prot… --- ## [Hector Operating, Inc](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hector-operating-inc/20745)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Upshaw](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brian_Upshaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hector-operating-inc/20745 "2012-07-30T20:23:37Z")
I looked up the company and they have been in business in Louisiana for a while. Only have one well associated to their name and it is P&A. Does anybody have any other information about this company? --- ## [Logan County, Kansas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/logan-county-kansas/20841)
**Author:** [@Alison\_Kothmann](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alison_Kothmann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 12:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/logan-county-kansas/20841 "2012-07-29T00:11:21Z")
Hi, Looking to start forum to connect with others interested in activity in Logan County, Kansas. If anyone else has mineral rights or property in this County please join this forum. Thank you. --- ## [Got pics - but no facts. Hoping for experienced opinion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/got-pics-but-no-facts-hoping-for-experienced-opinion/20822)
**Author:** [@Larry6](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry6)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/got-pics-but-no-facts-hoping-for-experienced-opinion/20822 "2012-07-26T01:59:37Z")
Hi. We’ve got a new hole. Here’s a couple pictures we’ve been sent showing tanks and a well head. I expect there needs to be a pump and some pipes to the tanks but there’s not, yet. There’s a completed well by the same … --- ## [My O/G leases are within the boundary of a proposed windfarm in Carbon County, Wyoming](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-o-g-leases-are-within-the-boundary-of-a-proposed-windfarm-in-carbon-county-wyoming/20796)
**Author:** [@George\_Wood](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/George_Wood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/my-o-g-leases-are-within-the-boundary-of-a-proposed-windfarm-in-carbon-county-wyoming/20796 "2012-07-25T23:44:21Z")
I just received a notice that three of my leases (160 acres) are within the boundary of the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in proposed for Carbon County, Wyoming and is due to start construction in 2014… --- ## [Big Run Production Companys Funny Production Numbers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/big-run-production-companys-funny-production-numbers/21714)
**Author:** [@william\_tompkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/william_tompkins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/big-run-production-companys-funny-production-numbers/21714 "2012-07-25T23:40:34Z")
I wanted to share this worksheet I put together with everybody here at Mineral Rights Forum. This is one of the things to look out for if you think something’s not right with your Operator. This is from the reported pro… --- ## [Researching existing mineral leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/researching-existing-mineral-leases/20839)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_Castleman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ronald_Castleman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/researching-existing-mineral-leases/20839 "2012-07-23T19:41:14Z")
My family owns 3/4 of the mineral rights on 150 acres in Lubbock County Texas and suspects that leases may have been signed with non-owners. Are Leases Recorded and if so where? What is the best way to discover existing … --- ## [Recommended books for mineral owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommended-books-for-mineral-owners/23469)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Thompson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dave_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommended-books-for-mineral-owners/23469 "2012-07-23T02:47:49Z")
What books would you recommend for mineral owners? I’m looking for general introductory information on everything oil and gas related. Thank you, --- ## [Received a Hearing notice in 2009 about Risk Penalty?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-hearing-notice-in-2009-about-risk-penalty/21148)
**Author:** [@CORY\_P\_JOHNSON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CORY_P_JOHNSON)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-hearing-notice-in-2009-about-risk-penalty/21148 "2012-07-21T02:57:07Z")
So in 2009 my dad gets a certified letter from an attorney for XTO Energy. It says a hearing is set for XTO authorizing the recovery from each nonparticipating owner a risk penalty. We had no clue we were heirs to about… --- ## [Lease Held By Production Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-held-by-production-question/20865)
**Author:** [@charles\_s\_mallory](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/charles_s_mallory)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-held-by-production-question/20865 "2012-07-20T01:20:25Z")
If an operator acquires minerals on a lease which has an old plugged and abandoned well on the property and in turn re-enters the well, produces a small amount of oil from this well, does this constitute the lease being … --- ## [Drilling progress in dewitt county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-progress-in-dewitt-county/20879)
**Author:** [@trinidad\_nuncio](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/trinidad_nuncio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-progress-in-dewitt-county/20879 "2012-07-17T15:49:20Z")
Does anyone know the progress of Warm Springs Unit A-1 in DeWitt County near Ecleto? We know Burlington Resources drilled in March, but have not heard from them. We are in that unit. Thank you, Trini. --- ## [Oil and Gas Well Investing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-well-investing/21135)
**Author:** [@Donald\_Anglin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Donald_Anglin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-well-investing/21135 "2012-07-17T01:35:40Z")
I spoke with my father, and he asked me to check out a company he located on the internet while searching for oil and gas well investing. http://firstchoiceoilandgas.com/ I looked at the website, and not only is it unp… --- ## [Lease rates in Fisher Co Tx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-rates-in-fisher-co-tx/22610)
**Author:** [@Kreg\_Harrison](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kreg_Harrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 1:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-rates-in-fisher-co-tx/22610 "2012-07-17T01:23:47Z")
Could someone give me an idea of what the lease rates in Fisher County are? We were offered $150/mineral acre and 16% royalty - which seems VERY low. The landman we are dealing with is RT Petroleum Landservice. This guy… --- ## [Where do I start?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-start/21020)
**Author:** [@Kimberly\_Advent](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kimberly_Advent)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-do-i-start/21020 "2012-07-16T22:45:45Z")
Hi there. My sister and I are looking for some help. When we were young children our father died. After his death we received two small checks for mineral rights in North Dakota and then nothing after that. My mother rem… --- ## [Executive Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/executive-rights/20996)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Higgins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Carlos_Higgins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/executive-rights/20996 "2012-07-11T01:42:01Z")
June 30, 2012 A owns 50% of the minerals and holds Exec. Rights for 100% (B’s half as well as A’s half). B owns 50% of the minerals with no Exec. Rights, but does have the right to share not only in royalty but also in… --- ## [Directional or Horizontal drilling?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/directional-or-horizontal-drilling/20940)
**Author:** [@Ron\_Bahm](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ron_Bahm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/directional-or-horizontal-drilling/20940 "2012-07-10T21:13:18Z")
On the “Intent to drill” form in Kansas the box to check is labeled “directional” or “vertical”. If “directional” is checked does that necessarily mean a proposal for horizontal? I understand that directional can be use… --- ## [640 and 120 spacing question, Eastern Montana](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/640-and-120-spacing-question-eastern-montana/22429)
**Author:** [@Williams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Williams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/640-and-120-spacing-question-eastern-montana/22429 "2012-07-10T20:09:20Z")
With 640 or 1280 spacing in Eastern Montana, what does this mean exactly for someone who owns rights on 200-350 acres over 2 Sections? If someone else drills first in a Section and keeps their drill rig and horizontals o… --- ## [Do I need to get a release for my expired lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-i-need-to-get-a-release-for-my-expired-lease/21793)
**Author:** [@Olvis\_Ray\_Strickland](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Olvis_Ray_Strickland)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-i-need-to-get-a-release-for-my-expired-lease/21793 "2012-07-08T20:38:30Z")
We signed a three-year lease with Chesapeake in 2004 for our mineral interest in Grady County, Oklahoma. They did not drill or re-lease. Chesapeake will not return my calls. Any ideas on how to proceed and who to contact… --- ## [Activity in Canadian County, OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-canadian-county-ok/20995)
**Author:** [@Barbara\_J\_Gonzales](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Barbara_J_Gonzales)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-canadian-county-ok/20995 "2012-07-02T00:33:49Z")
Hi! I’m Barb. I am so glad I found this web site!! I live in Arizona and my mineral rights are in Oklahoma. Canadian County to be specific. They are in two different Sections: Section 32-11N-R8W and Section 30-11N-R8W. I… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=156) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=158)