# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=167 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 168 --- ## [Ratified Pooling Agreements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ratified-pooling-agreements/23195)
**Author:** [@David\_Gross](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Gross)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ratified-pooling-agreements/23195 "2011-06-22T02:21:26Z")
I ratified a pooling agreement (non participating royalty interest) with Operator A in a 640 acre unit. Operator B drills and completes a well within this 640 acre unit. Should Operator B be required to pay royalties? --- ## [Should I form a LLC?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/should-i-form-a-llc/23200)
**Author:** [@Becky\_Starr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Becky_Starr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/should-i-form-a-llc/23200 "2011-06-21T16:09:05Z")
Interested in recommendations for forming an LLC and farmout options. I am a landowner with full Gas & Oil rights recently awarded 100% gas & oil right and complete ownership of an active well via a recent favorable brea… --- ## [Who needs a lawyer?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-needs-a-lawyer/23211)
**Author:** [@Nancy3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-needs-a-lawyer/23211 "2011-06-19T02:19:46Z")
I share an inherited 12.5 acres of mineral rights. Never knew we had it until the landman found us. All the papers needed were submitted, lease signed. This being such a small piece of the pie, what would we need a lawye… --- ## [How long after a well comes off the confidential status list until our first check?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-long-after-a-well-comes-off-the-confidential-status-list-until-our-first-check/23212)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Wallum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lynn_Wallum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-long-after-a-well-comes-off-the-confidential-status-list-until-our-first-check/23212 "2011-06-18T22:07:10Z")
Our well was off the confidential list on 4/14/2011. Does anyone know how long it takes for the first check? Thanks! --- ## [Is Recording a Mineral Lease an Absolute Requirement?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-recording-a-mineral-lease-an-absolute-requirement/23293)
**Author:** [@Robert\_L\_Tofson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_L_Tofson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-recording-a-mineral-lease-an-absolute-requirement/23293 "2011-06-16T04:39:41Z")
Is a mineral lease agreement with an operator, that is not recorded with the County Recorder’s Office voided, or is it valid on its face? --- ## [North Dakota Minerals - Potash Leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-minerals-potash-leases/23245)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Wad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Phil_Wad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/north-dakota-minerals-potash-leases/23245 "2011-06-15T20:27:49Z")
Until recently a company by the name of Dakota Salts appeared to be actively snapping up mineral leases approx 155 miles north-west of Bismarck. Recently in a state auction they appeared to show no interest. Does anybod… --- ## [What do these well codes mean in Oklahoma?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-these-well-codes-mean-in-oklahoma/23237)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_C\_Denwalt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Elizabeth_C_Denwalt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 2:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-do-these-well-codes-mean-in-oklahoma/23237 "2011-06-15T14:42:08Z")
I have been searching the Oklahoma Corporation well site and found these terms under “Status of Well” can anyone ID these for me? There are “AC”, “PA” and “UN” Thanks --- ## [Is fluctuating BBL normal or are they "testing" the well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-fluctuating-bbl-normal-or-are-they-testing-the-well/23268)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Keeney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Benjamin_Keeney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-fluctuating-bbl-normal-or-are-they-testing-the-well/23268 "2011-06-13T21:02:56Z")
My family has mineral interests in 5,700+ acres in Dimmit County. Newfield Exploration has one horizontal well producing (oil & natural gas combined), another completed or nearly so according to them, and 3 more permitte… --- ## [Gas formula for figuring payment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-formula-for-figuring-payment/23249)
**Author:** [@ardis\_jackson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ardis_jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-formula-for-figuring-payment/23249 "2011-06-12T03:26:17Z")
Can anyone tell me if the formula for figuring gas is the same as the oil formula? If it is different, do you know how to figure out how much a gas payment is going to be? I do know my decimal interest, so that helps–tha… --- ## [Activity in the Slash Ranch Area?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-the-slash-ranch-area/23254)
**Author:** [@joe\_spence](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/joe_spence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-the-slash-ranch-area/23254 "2011-06-11T02:31:19Z")
Does anybody know if anything is going on in the Slash Ranch area? --- ## [Tailings considered Mineral Rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tailings-considered-mineral-rights/23258)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Johnson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tailings-considered-mineral-rights/23258 "2011-06-10T16:30:10Z")
Hello MR Forum I am working on a project in which we will take tailings from a mine that has been non operational for 25 years. My question is if these tailings are in piles or sitting on the surface, would this subject… --- ## [How do I contact Enervest Energy about a producing well including my lease?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-contact-enervest-energy-about-a-producing-well-including-my-lease/23289)
**Author:** [@frank\_ridel](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/frank_ridel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-contact-enervest-energy-about-a-producing-well-including-my-lease/23289 "2011-06-07T13:45:24Z")
I have left several messages and have tried to reach Evervest out of West Virginia. Obviously they don’t return calls since I have heard this from a few people including their Texas office. I need the info on a lease enc… --- ## [Navigating Mineral Rights Forum](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/navigating-mineral-rights-forum/23270)
**Author:** [@Wes\_Luke](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Wes_Luke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 12:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/navigating-mineral-rights-forum/23270 "2011-06-07T12:55:15Z")
I had someone reply through my profile on a discussion I started previously. Out of curiosity I went searching for the discussion. I still haven’t found it 2 hours later. I wonder if there is a list of “My Discussions” t… --- ## [Confidential Status wells in WY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/confidential-status-wells-in-wy/23296)
**Author:** [@Eastern\_MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eastern_MT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/confidential-status-wells-in-wy/23296 "2011-06-02T18:33:40Z")
Wyoming law allows an operator to be granted “Confidential Status” on a well. Like many states, this allows the operator to keep all well information private for 6 months. However, in reality a few of the Niobrara wells… --- ## [Termination of Mineral Interest after 40 years](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/termination-of-mineral-interest-after-40-years/23303)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Elder](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Larry_Elder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/termination-of-mineral-interest-after-40-years/23303 "2011-06-02T15:08:58Z")
If it has been longer than 40 years and we have never filed a “Notice of Intent to Preserve Mineral Rights,” have we lost our mineral rights? The property has changed surface ownership a few times during this period but … --- ## [Who manages my royalties?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-manages-my-royalties/23313)
**Author:** [@Sandra\_Gail\_Nikirk1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandra_Gail_Nikirk1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/who-manages-my-royalties/23313 "2011-05-27T21:08:14Z")
A number of years ago I purchased 20 acres, including mineral rights, in Plantersville, Texas, from Marvin McKinney. This 20 acres was divided off of his homestead acreage. I have since sold the surface estate, but kept… --- ## [Information on a Whiting well in Sheridan County, MT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-a-whiting-well-in-sheridan-county-mt/23347)
**Author:** [@Deann\_Overland](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Deann_Overland)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/information-on-a-whiting-well-in-sheridan-county-mt/23347 "2011-05-26T21:38:15Z")
Has anyone heard about drilling starting up by Whiting Oil? A temporary spacing unit comprised of all sections of 25 and 36, Township 31N-Range 56E was approved the end of April. I was wondering how long to expect before… --- ## [What is the common definition of "twinning" an oil well?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-the-common-definition-of-twinning-an-oil-well/23338)
**Author:** [@Robert\_L\_Tofson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_L_Tofson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 11:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-the-common-definition-of-twinning-an-oil-well/23338 "2011-05-24T23:45:20Z")
I have come across a term that is used in connection with oil wells. Some wells in a field may be candidates for “twinning.” Is that the act of drilling near another well? Bob --- ## [Can surface rights override Mineral Rights Ownership for bonus and lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-surface-rights-override-mineral-rights-ownership-for-bonus-and-lease/23384)
**Author:** [@Robert\_L\_Tofson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_L_Tofson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-surface-rights-override-mineral-rights-ownership-for-bonus-and-lease/23384 "2011-05-24T20:24:36Z")
Can a person who owns mineral rights have no right to receive lease or bonus payments as said rights may reside with surface owners? --- ## [Researching companies/landmen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/researching-companies-landmen/24616)
**Author:** [@David\_Scott1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Scott1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/researching-companies-landmen/24616 "2011-05-24T14:01:14Z")
Hi, I’m new to the board. I recently received an offer to lease my mineral rights for oil and gas. The lease seems to be word for word the same as other leases I’ve seen and I have a sight draft for the bonus, trouble is… --- ## [Is a Drilling Title Opinion difficult to obtain?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-a-drilling-title-opinion-difficult-to-obtain/23356)
**Author:** [@Robert\_L\_Tofson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_L_Tofson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-a-drilling-title-opinion-difficult-to-obtain/23356 "2011-05-21T04:31:00Z")
I have sent a written request for a drilling title opinion, two actually, but I was wondering if it is a document that is difficult to obtain? TIA, Bob --- ## [Where can i find current well production data on line?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-can-i-find-current-well-production-data-on-line/23382)
**Author:** [@Duane\_DeWeese](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Duane_DeWeese)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-can-i-find-current-well-production-data-on-line/23382 "2011-05-21T02:33:47Z")
I am going through probate with the state of North Dakota on my wife’s grandfather’s estate. I have no doubt it will be settled in the next 6 months, yet would like to track production by month. It came off the confident… --- ## [How should one evaluate an offer to purchase mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-should-one-evaluate-an-offer-to-purchase-mineral-rights/23735)
**Author:** [@Eric2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eric2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-should-one-evaluate-an-offer-to-purchase-mineral-rights/23735 "2011-05-20T19:01:26Z")
We have a lease in place for 80 acres in Williams County, North Dakota (Township 155 North, Range 97 West, Section 18) and recently received an offer to sell the rights for $3,500/acre. My question isn’t whether this is … --- ## [Hb 3586 forced unitization](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hb-3586-forced-unitization/23500)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Buddy_Cotten)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 5:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hb-3586-forced-unitization/23500 "2011-05-20T05:20:35Z")
First Impression of the Forced Fieldwide Unitization Bill HB 3586 Just so nobody gets confused with my position on Fieldwide Unitization, I am fully in favor of Fieldwide Unitization. Let’s just call it FWU for short. Y… --- ## [Is This a Mineral Right Sale Gone Bad?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-this-a-mineral-right-sale-gone-bad/23366)
**Author:** [@D\_Rob](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/D_Rob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 7:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-this-a-mineral-right-sale-gone-bad/23366 "2011-05-19T19:11:27Z")
Some on this forum seem to have trouble getting their money before the ‘new owner’ records their new rights with the county clerk. The flip side of that coin (a smaller problem???) is mineral rights that were sold sever… --- ## [Help with Mineral Lease - Washita County, OK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-mineral-lease-washita-county-ok/23902)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Persson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Steve_Persson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-with-mineral-lease-washita-county-ok/23902 "2011-05-17T03:03:31Z")
My family has been approached to lease our mineral rights in Washita County, OK. Offers were $2,000 per acre at 3/16 royalty, $1,000 at 1/5 and $750 at 1/4 royalty for three years. We currently have a lease with a compa… --- ## [Oklahoma Class Action Suit Against Chesapeake](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-class-action-suit-against-chesapeake/23383)
**Author:** [@Jan\_Lake](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jan_Lake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-class-action-suit-against-chesapeake/23383 "2011-05-16T22:49:48Z")
Does anyone know of a “Class Action Suit” against Chesapeake in Oklahoma? A CAS was upheld in Virginia’s Supreme Court for $403 million due to Chesapeake selling gas at a discount to its own subsidiary. Texas and Arkans… --- ## [How to tell direction of a drilling operation?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-tell-direction-of-a-drilling-operation/23388)
**Author:** [@Stanley\_Johns](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stanley_Johns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-tell-direction-of-a-drilling-operation/23388 "2011-05-16T16:13:26Z")
I belong to a hunting camp in Potter County, Penna. and I am trying to find out how we would know if a gas company that is drilling adjacent to our property could be drilling under our property. --- ## [West Ft. Worth (Tarrant County) drilling activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/west-ft-worth-tarrant-county-drilling-activity/23398)
**Author:** [@carol5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/carol5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/west-ft-worth-tarrant-county-drilling-activity/23398 "2011-05-15T17:15:00Z")
Does anyone know of recent activity in Alta Mere Addition, near White Settlement? --- ## [What Happens To Unclaimed Mineral Rights & Royalty in Louisiana?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-to-unclaimed-mineral-rights-royalty-in-louisiana/23409)
**Author:** [@6th\_Generation\_Texan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/6th_Generation_Texan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-happens-to-unclaimed-mineral-rights-royalty-in-louisiana/23409 "2011-05-12T19:41:40Z")
My mother told me several times during her lifetime that my paternal great-great-grandfather ran away to join the Civil War and never returned home to Louisiana to claim his inheritance. If this story is true and he inhe… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=166) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=168)