# General Mineral Rights Discussion

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## [Hilcorp xto buy out](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hilcorp-xto-buy-out/74549)

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**Author:** [@c\_king](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/c_king)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hilcorp-xto-buy-out/74549 "2024-03-02T15:27:53Z")

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Just found out the wells that I have through XTO were sold to Hilcorp. and I’m just wondering if anyone else has had this experience before and what I should expect or if I should expect anything at all.

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## [Researching Mineral Right](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/researching-mineral-right/74590)

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**Author:** [@scottmsr62](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/scottmsr62)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/researching-mineral-right/74590 "2024-03-01T14:26:20Z")

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My family has held mineral rights in Toole County, Montana, for over 100 years. My mother had signed leases for many years. About 12 years ago, she had a number of health issues and did not sign any new leases as they ca…

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## [Lease Offer from Oil company, then offer to Buy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-from-oil-company-then-offer-to-buy/74555)

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**Author:** [@HunnyBee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HunnyBee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 11:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-from-oil-company-then-offer-to-buy/74555 "2024-02-28T23:51:10Z")

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Hey y’all, First this is an awesome resource I just found and the help and support here is amazing! I just recently received a lease offer from an oil company which was soon followed by an offer to buy. The buy offer is…

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## [Production on a Well Paid Annually](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-on-a-well-paid-annually/74374)

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**Author:** [@AlwaysMoving](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AlwaysMoving)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-on-a-well-paid-annually/74374 "2024-02-26T14:54:00Z")

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I hold interest in the Zoldoske 1-13 well in Harper County, Oklahoma. Section 13, 26N 24W in which I am paid annually since the production is so low. When I didn’t receive my annual check, I reached out to the Operator (…

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## [Mineral rights offer from Caddo Minerals in Borden County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-offer-from-caddo-minerals-in-borden-county/74304)

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**Author:** [@kyletme](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kyletme)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 3:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-offer-from-caddo-minerals-in-borden-county/74304 "2024-02-26T03:41:44Z")

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My family received an offer from Caddo Minerals (Austin, Texas) to purchase mineral rights in Borden County, Texas. In January 2023 the family signed a 3-year lease agreement with HighEnergy. Caddo Minerals is offering $…

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## [Eckard as Investment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eckard-as-investment/74116)

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**Author:** [@AllHat](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AllHat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/eckard-as-investment/74116 "2024-02-24T18:21:06Z")

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I’m considering investing in Eckard and would appreciate any feedback from current investors. They shared what seems to be a strong track record but I’m not sure if the 15-20% upfront commission is competitive or if the…

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## [Do gas producers provide your production status on line](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-gas-producers-provide-your-production-status-on-line/74387)

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**Author:** [@Feagin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Feagin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-gas-producers-provide-your-production-status-on-line/74387 "2024-02-19T13:51:07Z")

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Do the gas companies provide any information online such as the status of production or what your check is going to be?

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## [Funds held in suspense for not signing do](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/funds-held-in-suspense-for-not-signing-do/73861)

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**Author:** [@AlwaysMoving](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AlwaysMoving)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/funds-held-in-suspense-for-not-signing-do/73861 "2024-02-18T20:15:57Z")

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My interests were transferred to a new Oklahoma oil operator in June 2022. They requested I sign a Division Order. I sent a completed W-9 Form. After not receiving any funds, I reached out and they stated they would not …

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## [Cost of Deed Transfer into Trust](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cost-of-deed-transfer-into-trust/74314)

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**Author:** [@Crowlegs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Crowlegs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cost-of-deed-transfer-into-trust/74314 "2024-02-15T23:15:21Z")

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I have consulted an attorney to transfer the gas and oil deed into a trust for West Virginia. Does anyone have an idea of costs related to doing this? I received an estimate and was quite surprised; however, I am not ver…

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## [Midland Thunderbird Heights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/midland-thunderbird-heights/74080)

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**Author:** [@cxs](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/cxs)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/midland-thunderbird-heights/74080 "2024-02-15T21:38:23Z")

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Hi all, I received a package from Permian Deep Rock offering three options pool about to lease my mineral rights. I have 0.254 net mineral acres on 1/4 land. The well is called Knight 140NB in Midland, but it hasn’t be…

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## [In need of an attorney to help establish title](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/in-need-of-an-attorney-to-help-establish-title/74274)

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**Author:** [@Luap](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Luap)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/in-need-of-an-attorney-to-help-establish-title/74274 "2024-02-14T23:16:37Z")

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Hello, My fiance’s husband passed away 3 years ago and was the successor trustee on a revocable trust in Oklahoma. He and my fiance were in the process of a divorce, but it never completed, so they were still legally ma…

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## [Geothermal fracking](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/geothermal-fracking/74228)

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**Author:** [@EEvans](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/EEvans)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/geothermal-fracking/74228 "2024-02-12T18:38:48Z")

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Is anyone keeping up on geothermal fracking technologies/opportunities? Enhanced geothermal systems draw upon oil and gas fracking technologies and expertise and produce electricity from the hot water (700 degrees Fahren…

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## [Injection well seismc events](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/injection-well-seismc-events/74187)

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**Author:** [@Rockhound2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rockhound2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/injection-well-seismc-events/74187 "2024-02-09T18:12:17Z")

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Hi, if an injection well causes earthquake damage would just the operating company be liable or could lease owner be liable also? Injection well nearby.

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## [Jaybee Gorby Well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/jaybee-gorby-well/74189)

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**Author:** [@shawn\_caine](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/shawn_caine)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/jaybee-gorby-well/74189 "2024-02-09T17:04:31Z")

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Has anyone heard how long it is taking for Jaybee to send out division orders? We have a well that has been in production for 11 months and have not received anything. Just curious if anyone else had anything like this h…

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## [Valley Montana Mineral Rights inherited](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/valley-montana-mineral-rights-inherited/74049)

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**Author:** [@grundei](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/grundei)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/valley-montana-mineral-rights-inherited/74049 "2024-02-09T14:45:50Z")

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I am starting from ground zero - I inherited mineral rights on 320 acres in Valley County, Montana - Can someone recommend a reputable firm to start the process of figuring out what it might be worth? The deed has been l…

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## [Permit to Conduct Geophysical Operations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permit-to-conduct-geophysical-operations/74173)

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**Author:** [@CMikeD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CMikeD)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permit-to-conduct-geophysical-operations/74173 "2024-02-09T14:26:41Z")

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Referencing a post from Reeves County, Texas in July 2017 for early phase(s) of Schlumberger’s 3D WAZ survey of West Texas. My lease is in north central Winkler County so this may be for new Phases. Previous post refers…

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## [Oklahoma SB 60, Section 121- Affidavit Requirement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-sb-60-section-121-affidavit-requirement/74174)

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**Author:** [@TODD\_M\_Baker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TODD_M_Baker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oklahoma-sb-60-section-121-affidavit-requirement/74174 "2024-02-07T17:47:45Z")

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Our efforts have paid off. As of this morning, the Oklahoma AG has issued a formally binding ruling that a conveyance of Oil & Gas Minerals ONLY, do NOT require the Affidavit be attached about the “grantee’s” citizenship…

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## [Mineral IQ +](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-iq/73996)

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**Author:** [@Helen\_Baldwin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Helen_Baldwin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-iq/73996 "2024-02-05T21:58:14Z")

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Anyone new users to Mineral IQ Plus? How’s it going? Has it helped to confirm correct payments?

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## [New Owner/Inheriting](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-owner-inheriting/73873)

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**Author:** [@c\_king](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/c_king)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-owner-inheriting/73873 "2024-02-05T14:20:16Z")

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I’m in the process of inheriting royalties that have gone from several family members to me. I have virtually no idea how any of this works and am just relieved that I was able to provide all of the necessary documentati…

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## [New owner D-J basin, Niobrara shale Codell formations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-owner-d-j-basin-niobrara-shale-codell-formations/73990)

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**Author:** [@Davy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Davy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-owner-d-j-basin-niobrara-shale-codell-formations/73990 "2024-02-02T04:40:17Z")

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Hello, My family recently went through the probate process with an Attorney & Landman. Our minerals are located in Goshen County, Wyoming. Not currently leased as far as I know. SW1/4 of Section 21, Township 20 North,…

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## [Help! Cathodic protection borehole intent](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-cathodic-protection-borehole-intent/74074)

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**Author:** [@Gassymom](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gassymom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/help-cathodic-protection-borehole-intent/74074 "2024-02-01T14:15:43Z")

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Researching to find out if I should purchase my parents’ mineral rights in Stevens County, Kansas. Found a permit filed on December 28, 2023, to drill a cathodic protection borehole by the company WTG Hugoton LP from Tex…

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## [Daniels county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/daniels-county/74040)

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**Author:** [@gary\_kesti](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/gary_kesti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/daniels-county/74040 "2024-01-30T21:29:51Z")

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Looking for links to landmen in and around Daniels County. My family owns mineral rights to 540 acres in Township 34, Range 47.

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## [Meaning of ore yield](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/meaning-of-ore-yield/74037)

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**Author:** [@LLOYDSTER](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LLOYDSTER)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:10am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/meaning-of-ore-yield/74037 "2024-01-30T06:10:19Z")

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I have been told that one of our mineral acres had been assayed from the other 50% partner. And gold, silver, copper, tin is in the mix. And the yield is 31%? I got very limited information and am unable to follow up wit…

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## [7S Oil and Gas, LLC/William A. "Gilligan"Sewell in Trouble with Securities and Exchange Commisssion](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/7s-oil-and-gas-llc-william-a-gilligan-sewell-in-trouble-with-securities-and-exchange-commisssion/2163)

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**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/7s-oil-and-gas-llc-william-a-gilligan-sewell-in-trouble-with-securities-and-exchange-commisssion/2163 "2024-01-27T02:17:04Z")

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https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2017/lr23896.htm

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## [Communization Agreements, Hearing Notices, Applications for Cost Recovery, Statutory Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/communization-agreements-hearing-notices-applications-for-cost-recovery-statutory-pooling/73976)

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**Author:** [@JackieD](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JackieD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/communization-agreements-hearing-notices-applications-for-cost-recovery-statutory-pooling/73976 "2024-01-26T01:15:09Z")

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These Horizontal Well Applications, Applications for Statutory Pooling, etc., are overloading my file cabinets, and I don’t have the capacity to scan thousands of sheets of paper.

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## [How to map parcels of minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-map-parcels-of-minerals/73914)

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**Author:** [@Bucktoothbob](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bucktoothbob)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-map-parcels-of-minerals/73914 "2024-01-23T18:12:14Z")

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How do I map for free or cheap by just searching by parcel number and County for mineral rights in Illinois? For example, I use ReGrid and MapRight to map real estate but those websites cannot map mineral right parcels. …

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## [Timing of Royalty Payment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/timing-of-royalty-payment/73908)

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**Author:** [@TheStockster](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TheStockster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/timing-of-royalty-payment/73908 "2024-01-22T15:13:36Z")

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Hello All, We are fortunate to have mineral rights in a section where new wells (four) have been drilled. Based upon state records (North Dakota), the wells had little production in the first two months (indicated to be…

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## [ConocoPhillips Negative Balance](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/conocophillips-negative-balance/73808)

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**Author:** [@Eileen\_Dodd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eileen_Dodd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/conocophillips-negative-balance/73808 "2024-01-21T21:52:33Z")

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I just received a negative balance report from ConocoPhillips. They failed to deduct for “gas lift” from September 2018 to October 2023 resulting in an overpayment of several thousand dollars. What is gas lift and why wo…

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## [Mineral Property taxes after a sale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-property-taxes-after-a-sale/73150)

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**Author:** [@bbcoach](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bbcoach)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-property-taxes-after-a-sale/73150 "2024-01-21T00:05:29Z")

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I recently sold all my mineral rights in Ward County, Texas. The sale is finalized. I have received the funds. Am I required to pay any unpaid property tax even though I no longer own anything? Thanks.

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## [New Owner/Inherited mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-owner-inherited-mineral-rights/73871)

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**Author:** [@c\_king](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/c_king)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-owner-inherited-mineral-rights/73871 "2024-01-19T20:58:54Z")

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Going through the process of transferring ownership of mineral rights into my name after the passing of a parent. Just curious if there are indicators on if one year or one month will be better with royalties and such. I…

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