# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=36 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Looking for Buddy Cotten](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-buddy-cotten/65801)
**Author:** [@KathrynW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KathrynW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-buddy-cotten/65801 "2022-04-13T19:53:54Z")
Wonder if anyone has word about Buddy Cotten, a longtime poster and adviser on these boards. He helped us with several contracts but had not spoken with him in a long while and now mail to him is being returned after bei… --- ## [O&G Production Websites](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/o-g-production-websites/65913)
**Author:** [@Don\_Ayres](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Don_Ayres)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/o-g-production-websites/65913 "2022-04-13T19:15:02Z")
What website do you use when researching oil and gas production? I was using IHS Energy, but they are too pricey. I’m not just looking for Oklahoma data. I would like to look at other states, as well. I have Googled this… --- ## [Engineer Explains Oil & Gas in the USA (Mar 2022; Russian imports, Keystone XL Pipeline, Shale Fracking)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/engineer-explains-oil-gas-in-the-usa-mar-2022-russian-imports-keystone-xl-pipeline-shale-fracking/65426)
**Author:** [@tracy\_lenz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tracy_lenz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/engineer-explains-oil-gas-in-the-usa-mar-2022-russian-imports-keystone-xl-pipeline-shale-fracking/65426 "2022-04-11T18:01:35Z")
Hi Y’all! I won’t do this for all my videos (I promise!) but I really wanted to share this information with this audience here. I’m not trying to take conversation away from this forum so put any comments or questions he… --- ## [I’m lookin for advice about offer letters and to sell or not to sell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-m-lookin-for-advice-about-offer-letters-and-to-sell-or-not-to-sell/65870)
**Author:** [@John\_Cagle](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Cagle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 10:32am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-m-lookin-for-advice-about-offer-letters-and-to-sell-or-not-to-sell/65870 "2022-04-11T10:32:08Z")
I received an offer letter from Hill Country that was much higher than any other offers I’ve received and I’m new to mineral rights. All I know is that I’ve always been told not to sell but the lump sum idea does sound l… --- ## [Chisholm Oil & Gas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chisholm-oil-gas/65181)
**Author:** [@Mark7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chisholm-oil-gas/65181 "2022-04-08T12:02:33Z")
We did not receive a royalty check from Chisholm in February. I have called numerous times but have not been able to speak with anyone and have had to leave voice messages. Does anyone have information on Chisholm? Also … --- ## [Can we rely on wind and solar?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-we-rely-on-wind-and-solar/65828)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 11:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-we-rely-on-wind-and-solar/65828 "2022-04-07T11:52:15Z")
Can we rely on wind and solar? Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute visits the subject: --- ## [Documents needed to inherit shares of land](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/documents-needed-to-inherit-shares-of-land/65790)
**Author:** [@Grandpa12](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Grandpa12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/documents-needed-to-inherit-shares-of-land/65790 "2022-04-06T15:27:14Z")
I inherited shares in land originally owned by my great grandfather and others through my mom’s father. He and his second wife left half to her son and half to his 3 children. Her will couldn’t be found at the time of he… --- ## [Retrospective Mineral Rights Appraisal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/retrospective-mineral-rights-appraisal/65689)
**Author:** [@ChuckB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ChuckB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/retrospective-mineral-rights-appraisal/65689 "2022-04-05T17:08:18Z")
My sister sold some mineral rights last year and now has to pay capital gains tax. We inherited the same mineral rights back in 2016. Does anyone know who can provide a retrospective mineral rights appraisal that establi… --- ## [Will the current global situation result in higher payments for royalty owners?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/will-the-current-global-situation-result-in-higher-payments-for-royalty-owners/65427)
**Author:** [@HGW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HGW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/will-the-current-global-situation-result-in-higher-payments-for-royalty-owners/65427 "2022-04-03T14:06:08Z")
Kinda surprised this hasn’t been brought up as a general discussion yet, but will the situation with Russia/Ukraine and ensuing higher gas prices result in higher royalty payments for owners? I know checks are 2 months … --- ## [Your public comment is desperately needed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/your-public-comment-is-desperately-needed/65629)
**Author:** [@Roy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Roy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 2:08am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/your-public-comment-is-desperately-needed/65629 "2022-04-03T02:08:01Z")
We live in a democracy; public comments are open for two draconian changes, by the SEC and FERC, intended to doom America’s oil & gas industry and infrastructure. Both are now open for your public comments. Commenting is… --- ## [BCF Minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bcf-minerals/2070)
**Author:** [@Cathy\_Pangburn](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cathy_Pangburn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bcf-minerals/2070 "2022-04-02T00:43:56Z")
We got an offer from BCF Minerals and we have never heard of them. Has anybody heard of them and what was your experience? --- ## [Should we hedge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/should-we-hedge/65657)
**Author:** [@MineralownerinDallas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MineralownerinDallas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/should-we-hedge/65657 "2022-03-30T23:50:29Z")
With the market up and down so much recently, I thought about hedging the price we receive for oil. We are royalty owners, not a producer. I’m told I can purchase put options with the example given that I’d pay $4.90 per… --- ## [More offers to buy ORRI in Lea Co. NM](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/more-offers-to-buy-orri-in-lea-co-nm/65611)
**Author:** [@timmyd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/timmyd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/more-offers-to-buy-orri-in-lea-co-nm/65611 "2022-03-30T00:49:38Z")
Have not had any offers for a while. This week have had 2 very unusual. Unless the oil prices are going up or future development is causing interest, we have ORRI in Lea County, New Mexico Township 19 South Range 32 East… --- ## [Can new wells be drilled where an old one was?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-new-wells-be-drilled-where-an-old-one-was/65630)
**Author:** [@HGW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HGW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-new-wells-be-drilled-where-an-old-one-was/65630 "2022-03-28T18:01:00Z")
I’m just trying to get a better understanding of how things work in the oil & gas well drilling world. I know that individual wells have a finite production. But what I don’t know is if once a well has been depleted - i… --- ## [Wyoming Landman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wyoming-landman/65639)
**Author:** [@KataraSFT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KataraSFT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wyoming-landman/65639 "2022-03-27T23:51:07Z")
How would I go about finding out who is an oil company’s “in-house” land man? I’m specifically looking for a land man representing EOG in Converse County, Wyoming. Thanks! --- ## [Probating Wills with Mineral Rights in Oklahoma](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probating-wills-with-mineral-rights-in-oklahoma/65462)
**Author:** [@pinchalada1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/pinchalada1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/probating-wills-with-mineral-rights-in-oklahoma/65462 "2022-03-22T19:49:42Z")
My dad recently passed away in Texas and left us the mineral rights located in Oklahoma. Just looking for advice on the process for probating wills in Oklahoma. Appreciate any insight or help. --- ## [Owner registry in Texas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/owner-registry-in-texas/65457)
**Author:** [@Jaynie36](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jaynie36)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/owner-registry-in-texas/65457 "2022-03-20T05:33:10Z")
Hi all! I am a member of the Oklahoma mineral rights registry, but I also own minerals in Texas. Is there a similar registry for Texas owners? (Want to make sure all correspondence is sent to current address - we moved r… --- ## [Lease or buy offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-or-buy-offers/65519)
**Author:** [@JANET\_RAINEY](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JANET_RAINEY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-or-buy-offers/65519 "2022-03-19T16:24:21Z")
Have there been any buy offers or lease offers in Section 2 -9N-9W? --- ## [Verification of suspended funds](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/verification-of-suspended-funds/65208)
**Author:** [@Jlopez001](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jlopez001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/verification-of-suspended-funds/65208 "2022-03-18T20:08:44Z")
Hello, just checking. If we have a $25 suspended fund, is there a possibility that there are additional funds waiting to be dispersed in the background until verification is complete? Waiting to complete our verificatio… --- ## [Any activity Fayette?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-activity-fayette/65467)
**Author:** [@kathi](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/kathi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-activity-fayette/65467 "2022-03-15T18:18:55Z")
Could someone tell me if there is any activity on our area? It’s with Dallas Petroleum, property name Johnson #1 and Johnson #2. 464 acres in W H Carson Survey A28. Thank you for any help! Kat --- ## [Action i n 2n5w](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/action-i-n-2n5w/65473)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_S\_Toche](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joseph_S_Toche)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/action-i-n-2n5w/65473 "2022-03-15T13:10:24Z")
Anyone heard about action in 2N5W specifically Sections 18 and 19? --- ## [Monthly checks](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monthly-checks/65378)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Dale\_Sr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Daniel_Dale_Sr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monthly-checks/65378 "2022-03-11T16:50:53Z")
Wondering why my check is not reflecting high price of oil! --- ## [What Oil Price is used when Paying Royalties?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-oil-price-is-used-when-paying-royalties/65381)
**Author:** [@Kate\_Porter](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kate_Porter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-oil-price-is-used-when-paying-royalties/65381 "2022-03-09T20:55:08Z")
Trying to figure out what date (or days) prices are used when royalty checks are paid? For example, for February, WTI prices ranged from ~$90 (beginning of the month) to ~$100 (end of the month). What price is used to c… --- ## [Crypto Currency Experience](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crypto-currency-experience/65154)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Winblad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Richard_Winblad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/crypto-currency-experience/65154 "2022-03-09T18:43:47Z")
I’ve heard so much about cryptocurrency that I decided to learn more. Apart from books and podcasts I decided to dive in with a small investment. Once I passed the “real person” verification I was able to invest a few hu… --- ## [Lets help the World](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lets-help-the-world/65347)
**Author:** [@timmyd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/timmyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lets-help-the-world/65347 "2022-03-09T01:51:38Z")
Biden says Permian wide open thousands of permits on Federal lands just need to drill he is stopping no one lets start producing and get this show on the road gas prices are not gonna improve. I know it won’t happen over… --- ## [Hess Checks - ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hess-checks-nd/65205)
**Author:** [@John\_Murray](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Murray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/hess-checks-nd/65205 "2022-03-03T21:41:06Z")
Having just finished up my taxes, I was struck by how much more Hess takes out of my checks for various expenses than any of the other oil companies. Has anyone else had this concern? Has anyone tried to do something abo… --- ## [Recommend MineralWare?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommend-mineralware/27745)
**Author:** [@pamgreen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/pamgreen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommend-mineralware/27745 "2022-02-28T21:31:56Z")
How many of you use it? What’s the cost? Do you prefer it over Drillinginfo? Strengths and weaknesses of each site? Other sites you recommend for mineral owners? --- ## [Mothers Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mothers-mineral-rights/65166)
**Author:** [@six7ers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/six7ers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mothers-mineral-rights/65166 "2022-02-26T20:07:26Z")
Hello, Looking for help since my mother’s passing in December related to mineral rights in her name and what to do next. The minerals are in W/2 NW/4 of Sections 25-Township 17N-Range 2E, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. I con… --- ## [Trying to help husband](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trying-to-help-husband/65065)
**Author:** [@casey\_frisby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/casey_frisby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trying-to-help-husband/65065 "2022-02-26T15:16:21Z")
Section 14, 7N-4W, McClain County, Oklahoma is where we are supposed to have a lease. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. --- ## [Is Sale price of inherited mineral rights a good cost basis?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-sale-price-of-inherited-mineral-rights-a-good-cost-basis/65129)
**Author:** [@Lonwat55](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lonwat55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-sale-price-of-inherited-mineral-rights-a-good-cost-basis/65129 "2022-02-25T22:16:53Z")
My mother had inherited mineral rights from her mother 30 years ago here in Oklahoma. Never really produced much over $150-$200 per year. In turn, in April 2021 at her death, my brother and I was willed 4 of those minera… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=35) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=37)