# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=23 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Lease termination](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-termination/73901)
**Author:** [@Jamesri94](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jamesri94)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-termination/73901 "2024-01-20T15:06:33Z")
Good evening, I have a Texas oil lease dated April 1980. It has a well that was drilled in 1984 and has been producing. In November of 2022 it was sold and the new operators were slow in reporting to the TRRC and showed… --- ## [Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect 1/1/2024](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/corporate-transparency-act-cta-goes-into-effect-1-1-2024/73647)
**Author:** [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/corporate-transparency-act-cta-goes-into-effect-1-1-2024/73647 "2024-01-19T20:28:57Z")
Just in case you missed the post back in Dec '22 in the Law & Legal area. Posting in the General Minerals Rights area. Don’t panic, just get informed. My attorney has been keeping us on top of this, but not all folks m… --- ## [Royalties check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-check/73864)
**Author:** [@kd5nkb](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kd5nkb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-check/73864 "2024-01-17T20:00:54Z")
My dad passed away a few years ago and he stopped receiving his royalty checks from Sunoco. What is the process to obtain the royalties in my name since I’m the only living child? --- ## [Definition: Lessor vs Lessee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/definition-lessor-vs-lessee/73826)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/definition-lessor-vs-lessee/73826 "2024-01-12T20:41:39Z")
A Lessor is the person or entity who grants a lease to another party. In oil and gas, it’s the mineral owner (often the “landowner”) who is the Lessor, that grants a lease to another party, the Lessee. The Lessee is usu… --- ## [Chesapeake Energy is buying Southwestern Energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chesapeake-energy-is-buying-southwestern-energy/73805)
**Author:** [@dome](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chesapeake-energy-is-buying-southwestern-energy/73805 "2024-01-11T20:13:44Z")
Chesapeake is purchasing Southwestern in an all-stock exchange announced today. Article attached below. Curious what any of our professional forum members think of this deal. We hold leases with SWN in West Virginia. h… --- ## [Issues changing ownership of mineral rights for 2 well for 2015 Oil LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/issues-changing-ownership-of-mineral-rights-for-2-well-for-2015-oil-llc/73788)
**Author:** [@JL\_Farmer1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JL_Farmer1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/issues-changing-ownership-of-mineral-rights-for-2-well-for-2015-oil-llc/73788 "2024-01-10T19:48:28Z")
My siblings and I have been working on transferring the ownership on a number of wells in Hughes County, Oklahoma, after a death in the family. As most of you probably know, this can be quite challenging. We’ve run into… --- ## [Problems with FX Energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/problems-with-fx-energy/73766)
**Author:** [@Lyn\_B](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lyn_B)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/problems-with-fx-energy/73766 "2024-01-09T04:09:08Z")
What can be done with a company that won’t correct a problem? The YTD payments on my check stub is higher than what I’ve been paid. The company, FX Energy, has acknowledged that there is a problem with their software but… --- ## [Not licensed to practice in another state?aw](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/not-licensed-to-practice-in-another-state-aw/73354)
**Author:** [@LLOYDSTER](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LLOYDSTER)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/not-licensed-to-practice-in-another-state-aw/73354 "2024-01-07T20:26:43Z")
My cousin recommended a lawyer to handle our mineral rights & probate issues but this lawyer is out of St. Louis, Missouri? And our legal issues are in Nevada & also the mineral rights. I just cannot believe this lawyer … --- ## [Deductions from check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deductions-from-check/73728)
**Author:** [@Bloomqk](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bloomqk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deductions-from-check/73728 "2024-01-05T15:40:22Z")
Currently our oil company is taking over half our check. 3700 p/m before deducting and 1500 after. Can they take basically anything they want? --- ## [Gulfstream swd 1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gulfstream-swd-1/73729)
**Author:** [@artsalazar56](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/artsalazar56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gulfstream-swd-1/73729 "2024-01-04T22:48:21Z")
SWD well bore was never drilled; it expired March 2022. The above and underground pipe is still in place, Section 190 Lot 34 in Ward County. Can we advertise and see if there’s another company interested in the project? --- ## [Protest oil & gas production payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/protest-oil-gas-production-payments/73648)
**Author:** [@David\_Starcher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/David_Starcher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/protest-oil-gas-production-payments/73648 "2024-01-04T22:38:05Z")
Is there an agency I can contact to protest oil & gas production payment amounts? --- ## [How do you print large portions in GIS Viewers?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-you-print-large-portions-in-gis-viewers/73702)
**Author:** [@nielloeb](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nielloeb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-you-print-large-portions-in-gis-viewers/73702 "2024-01-04T20:39:55Z")
(Specifically, the Texas Railroad Commission Public GIS Viewer; but this might apply to any) The Texas Railroad Commission Public GIS Viewer lets you print either a PDF or PNG of whatever you are viewing in the window. … --- ## [Depletion reduction and the depreciation tax](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/depletion-reduction-and-the-depreciation-tax/73714)
**Author:** [@Rutledge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rutledge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/depletion-reduction-and-the-depreciation-tax/73714 "2024-01-04T04:57:47Z")
Hi, I paid more taxes last year because I didn’t know about the depletion claim. I’m new so I lost about $1500 in 2022. Now I’m wondering, 1) can I claim a depletion and a depreciation? 2) Is the depletion rate 15% in Te… --- ## [Brand new to this](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/brand-new-to-this/73668)
**Author:** [@CannonK](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CannonK)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/brand-new-to-this/73668 "2024-01-03T23:43:16Z")
Hello! I have mineral rights in Borden County, Texas and Hughes County, Oklahoma. I’m now inquiring about selling? Leasing? I have no idea what I’m doing or where to start. I was contacted by two different buyers in 2019… --- ## [Status of mineral rights2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/status-of-mineral-rights2/73646)
**Author:** [@scottmsr62](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/scottmsr62)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/status-of-mineral-rights2/73646 "2024-01-02T22:07:58Z")
My mother’s family has held mineral rights in Toole County, Montana for decades. She had lease agreements with several companies. Due to health reasons, she has been unable to do anything with these since 2012 when the l… --- ## [Tax accountants](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-accountants/73693)
**Author:** [@MaggieC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MaggieC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/tax-accountants/73693 "2024-01-02T20:34:41Z")
Hi and Happy New Year to all! I live in Europe and am looking for a tax accountant in Colorado to assist me in tax filing. Does anyone have any suggestions of competent accountants with international knowledge? --- ## [Howard County Lease -Coahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/howard-county-lease-coahoma/73278)
**Author:** [@NAROmember](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/NAROmember)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/howard-county-lease-coahoma/73278 "2024-01-01T14:22:19Z")
Hello, Anyone else receive a lease offer north of Coahoma in Howard County? Just curious on what may be the market price per NMA and for how long. And if a top lease is worth it, or to wait till the expiration of our cur… --- ## [Permits in Howard County Texas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permits-in-howard-county-texas/73649)
**Author:** [@Vgmccarty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Vgmccarty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permits-in-howard-county-texas/73649 "2023-12-29T14:23:14Z")
Does anyone know if there are any new permits specifically for HighPeak in the South 200 acres Section 31, Block 27 H&TC Ry Co Survey, Howard County, Texas? Any information would be very appreciated. --- ## [Buying rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/buying-rights/73523)
**Author:** [@anon82648466](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/anon82648466)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/buying-rights/73523 "2023-12-29T00:43:44Z")
Does anyone here know how the buyers of royalty rights determine the price per acre? I have been offered $3,000 per NRA in Eddy County, New Mexico, Section 23, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. Any insight would be gre… --- ## [Offer to buy mineral rights?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/73645)
**Author:** [@ann59](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ann59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/73645 "2023-12-28T19:15:33Z")
I received an offer to buy my mineral rights from Caddo Minerals. Anyone else getting the same offer or letter? Are they legit??? --- ## [Colorado County, Texas - Drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-county-texas-drilling/73639)
**Author:** [@Bill56](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bill56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/colorado-county-texas-drilling/73639 "2023-12-28T17:55:32Z")
I have recently been contacted by a landman interested in purchasing my oil, gas and minerals and royalties in the Robert W Chappell Survey abstract no. 644, Colorado County, Texas. Does anyone have information on this? … --- ## [How to buy rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-buy-rights/73515)
**Author:** [@Dominickbuff](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dominickbuff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-buy-rights/73515 "2023-12-25T04:41:31Z")
How do you go about finding mineral rights to buy and what’s the process? Any pointers? --- ## [Indigenous Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/indigenous-mineral-rights/73408)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Brummett](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sean_Brummett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/indigenous-mineral-rights/73408 "2023-12-21T21:01:45Z")
I have been put in charge of finding out about some mineral rights in the Montana area. These rights are on reservation. So far I’ve been spinning my wheels to grasp and understand the complexity of this project. So any … --- ## [Formula for mineral rights purchase?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/formula-for-mineral-rights-purchase/73291)
**Author:** [@Itsme](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Itsme)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/formula-for-mineral-rights-purchase/73291 "2023-12-21T16:32:32Z")
I was offered average production income (from last year) x 5 years for purchase of mineral rights in area with a producing well. Is this a reasonable offer or how is the best way to determine what the mineral rights are … --- ## [Two division orders with different effective dates](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/two-division-orders-with-different-effective-dates/73371)
**Author:** [@JerryS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JerryS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/two-division-orders-with-different-effective-dates/73371 "2023-12-20T23:49:30Z")
I have been in contact with the drilling company for over a year in an attempt to have my funds released. After sending documents to verify my ownership, I was sent amended division orders that show a 50% reduction in ro… --- ## [Shell Unit 41 Ward Co, TX. New Drill Jan. 10 & 11 2023](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shell-unit-41-ward-co-tx-new-drill-jan-10-11-2023/73470)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Ransone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_Ransone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shell-unit-41-ward-co-tx-new-drill-jan-10-11-2023/73470 "2023-12-20T04:19:30Z")
We have sent an email to Permian Resources and Centennial in order to find out the status of the new deep horizontal wells drilled last Jan. and have not received a reply. We are royalty owners and do receive income from… --- ## [Chain Title and Ownership Interests](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chain-title-and-ownership-interests/73375)
**Author:** [@TheStockster](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TheStockster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chain-title-and-ownership-interests/73375 "2023-12-17T03:18:02Z")
Is the only way to figure out ownership interests (even if I have a lease) to go through a title search or ask the mineral producer? Chains on title can be long and complicated with many documents to review/research. If… --- ## [Non-O&G minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-o-g-minerals/73061)
**Author:** [@T\_2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/T_2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/non-o-g-minerals/73061 "2023-12-13T19:34:36Z")
Does anyone have any experience with hard rock mineral rights/ownership? I’m trying to learn more about private mineral ownership for things like tin, graphite, coal, etc., but don’t know where to start. Is it anything l… --- ## [Royalty Fairness](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-fairness/73333)
**Author:** [@Tod\_Ryden](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tod_Ryden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalty-fairness/73333 "2023-12-11T15:32:03Z")
Other than legal counsel and the well service outfit, who should be contacted when there is a discrepancy in what is reported to the RRC as oil and gas production and the amount paid out as royalty? --- ## [ORRI in Vertical Gas Well Converted to Injection Well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/orri-in-vertical-gas-well-converted-to-injection-well/73280)
**Author:** [@nocopartners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nocopartners)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/orri-in-vertical-gas-well-converted-to-injection-well/73280 "2023-12-06T00:15:10Z")
I have an ORRI in the Roy Gage #1 (Lease #226013) in Upshur County, Texas. It wasn’t a great well and only produced about 800 mcf per month when it was shut down in February 2018. At that time, the operator was Princess … [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=22) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=24)