# General Mineral Rights Discussion **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=45 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Chevron to acquire Noble Energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chevron-to-acquire-noble-energy/58224)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chevron-to-acquire-noble-energy/58224 "2020-07-20T22:09:06Z")
Chevron announced this morning it’s intention to purchase Noble Energy in an all stock deal valued at $13 billion inclusive of debt. --- ## [Where are bankrupcy filings listed?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-are-bankrupcy-filings-listed/58209)
**Author:** [@Sheri\_A\_Benischek](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sheri_A_Benischek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/where-are-bankrupcy-filings-listed/58209 "2020-07-18T19:35:33Z")
I participated in the TX-NARO webinar meeting today. Wade Caldwell mentioned an area of this website (upper right corner?) where I can click and go to an area listing operator bankruptcies. I can’t seem to find it. Can s… --- ## [Railroad Commission production and disposition](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/railroad-commission-production-and-disposition/58198)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Helms](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ben_Helms)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/railroad-commission-production-and-disposition/58198 "2020-07-17T03:58:34Z")
I have a question as to why an operator can continue to sell oil every few months, shown in the disposition category of the railroad commission’s production numbers, but be producing much more than is being sold. --- ## [Water Rights - estate lawyer refused to communicate](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/water-rights-estate-lawyer-refused-to-communicate/58174)
**Author:** [@Rain1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rain1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/water-rights-estate-lawyer-refused-to-communicate/58174 "2020-07-15T18:49:16Z")
How do I find the information as to whom has my water rights and how, when I have original deeds and all history of first in time, first use? The estate lawyer we had 25 years ago won’t tell me anything; he actually form… --- ## [How to check global production and demand?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-check-global-production-and-demand/58145)
**Author:** [@HGW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HGW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-check-global-production-and-demand/58145 "2020-07-15T15:08:37Z")
I’ve been trying to figure out if oil production and demand is actually rising or dropping. I’m also trying to determine if oil production from one month is higher or lower than another month. I can’t seem to find a soli… --- ## [Any royalty owed me?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-royalty-owed-me/58175)
**Author:** [@Debby](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-royalty-owed-me/58175 "2020-07-15T03:31:07Z")
Someone had told me that I should check with the comptroller and see if there was anything owed to me. And indeed there was. I got a very small amount owed. The State of Texas has identifying information in regards to th… --- ## [Is "mineral rights" same as "royalty owner"?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-mineral-rights-same-as-royalty-owner/57133)
**Author:** [@HGW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HGW)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/is-mineral-rights-same-as-royalty-owner/57133 "2020-07-15T03:29:37Z")
Newbie here, trying to understand the terms, concepts, and which ones relate to me. I have recently inherited some “mineral rights” (in New Mexico). My father owned 160 acres actual land, and 50% of the mineral rights … --- ## [Judging offers to purchase](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/judging-offers-to-purchase/58061)
**Author:** [@musicgirl](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/musicgirl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/judging-offers-to-purchase/58061 "2020-07-10T02:20:03Z")
I am trying to decide whether to accept a purchase offer for mineral rights. I have no idea what sort of future revenues I might get if I don’t sell. How can I find this out, so I can tell if the offer is good? --- ## [Biggest problems mineral owners are facing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/biggest-problems-mineral-owners-are-facing/58079)
**Author:** [@Brent\_N](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Brent_N)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/biggest-problems-mineral-owners-are-facing/58079 "2020-07-09T21:23:56Z")
Hi everybody! I was just curious what are the biggest headaches mineral owners are faced with? What are problems or issues that you’re having trouble dealing with on your own? Some examples I can think of would be rela… --- ## [Can a division order be changed?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-a-division-order-be-changed/57948)
**Author:** [@keithfaye](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/keithfaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-a-division-order-be-changed/57948 "2020-07-07T14:32:29Z")
I have 28.8 acres that is in a producing well in Smith County. The acreage has been in the family for over 50 years and never been surveyed. It was recently surveyed preparing for a sale and the true acreage is 30.4. Is … --- ## [Theft of property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/theft-of-property/58015)
**Author:** [@mcdobart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mcdobart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/theft-of-property/58015 "2020-07-06T16:18:28Z")
What is the responsibility of the production operator for theft of a landowner’s equipment? The operator or their contractors left our gate unlocked and open and equipment was stolen from our barn. --- ## [Simple opinion letter of minerals value](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/simple-opinion-letter-of-minerals-value/57861)
**Author:** [@Co6aka](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Co6aka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/simple-opinion-letter-of-minerals-value/57861 "2020-07-06T14:51:20Z")
For approximate personal net worth purposes, I need a simple “one page” opinion letter of minerals value, not a big geotechnical appraisal everyone wants to sell me, for my small 30-acre share of leased and producing (si… --- ## [Mineral Rights North Dakota-Oliver County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-north-dakota-oliver-county/57975)
**Author:** [@Johnflynch1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johnflynch1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-north-dakota-oliver-county/57975 "2020-07-01T22:25:09Z")
Question: our mother, now deceased, has mineral rights in Oliver County. She filed a Statement of Claim in 1985. We, brothers and sisters, have not filed a claim for them or put them into our name. Can we file a Statemen… --- ## [Riviera Resources not paying](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/riviera-resources-not-paying/57974)
**Author:** [@Christy\_Jo\_Snedeker](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christy_Jo_Snedeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/riviera-resources-not-paying/57974 "2020-07-01T21:41:17Z")
Has anyone that has mineral rights in the Hugoton Basin (or Kansas) stopped receiving payments from Riviera? I read that they sold the Hugoton Basin last year and we received no notifications or transfer orders from any… --- ## [Unclaimed Property -- don't give up, do your own research!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unclaimed-property-dont-give-up-do-your-own-research/57955)
**Author:** [@eds3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/eds3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/unclaimed-property-dont-give-up-do-your-own-research/57955 "2020-07-01T21:11:19Z")
Thanks to the resources I learned about in this Forum, I recently won an 8 month long battle with OK Unclaimed Property to prove ownership of mineral rights originally owned by my grandfather. The source of the funds was… --- ## [Mineral right advisors around Ritchie county WV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-advisors-around-ritchie-county-wv/57837)
**Author:** [@Rebel7176](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rebel7176)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-right-advisors-around-ritchie-county-wv/57837 "2020-06-29T13:31:13Z")
Does anyone know of trustworthy mineral rights advisors in the Ritchie County, West Virginia, area? I live in Mississippi and I, along with several other heirs, have inherited some mineral rights in West Virginia. My fam… --- ## [Monongalia County, WV royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monongalia-county-wv-royalties/57918)
**Author:** [@dlbooth21](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/dlbooth21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/monongalia-county-wv-royalties/57918 "2020-06-27T15:28:27Z")
We signed a lease with CNX gas about 3 years ago. How long does it normally take to start receiving royalty payments? Have yet to receive. Thank you. --- ## [Free Royalty Webinar is now in progress](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/free-royalty-webinar-is-now-in-progress/57898)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/free-royalty-webinar-is-now-in-progress/57898 "2020-06-25T18:09:17Z")
The free webinar from Royalty Advocate is on NOW. To join, click on the green highlighted Topic toward the top of this page. --- ## [Division order in divorce](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-order-in-divorce/57865)
**Author:** [@beingtoonicecostme](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/beingtoonicecostme)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/division-order-in-divorce/57865 "2020-06-25T12:05:56Z")
Would anyone happen to know what, if any, time frame is attached to signing a “Division Order” document? I “think” I read somewhere that it can be revoked at any time by either party. Also, to receive “100% of the gas an… --- ## [Federal/State taxes on oil and gas royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/federal-state-taxes-on-oil-and-gas-royalty/57879)
**Author:** [@Poppi\_V](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Poppi_V)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/federal-state-taxes-on-oil-and-gas-royalty/57879 "2020-06-25T01:26:12Z")
My question is about what deductions I can take on my tax returns. When I look at my check stubs, the amounts deducted from my royalties are mind boggling. Dollars deducted are larger than dollars received. I absolutely … --- ## [Failure to pay promised bonus money](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/failure-to-pay-promised-bonus-money/57882)
**Author:** [@PaulaKothmann](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/PaulaKothmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/failure-to-pay-promised-bonus-money/57882 "2020-06-23T22:16:15Z")
Has anyone ever heard of an operator treating one mineral interest owner as a non-consenting co-tenant even though that mineral owner actually consented to the same terms as all the other mineral owners? I signed the sam… --- ## [Big Losses ahead in Shale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/big-losses-ahead-in-shale/57848)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/big-losses-ahead-in-shale/57848 "2020-06-22T12:52:37Z")
Deloitte Consulting provides a tough look at the economics of shale over the last 15 years. --- ## [Calculating Purchase price of a Royalty Interest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/calculating-purchase-price-of-a-royalty-interest/57835)
**Author:** [@Countryboy62420](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Countryboy62420)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/calculating-purchase-price-of-a-royalty-interest/57835 "2020-06-21T20:37:52Z")
Is there a way or formula that you use to calculate a price for a royalty interest in a lease? Is it like Acres x interest% x Barrels produced? Or is there something like that? --- ## [Agua Blanco Pipieline](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/agua-blanco-pipieline/57319)
**Author:** [@L\_C\_Hailey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/L_C_Hailey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/agua-blanco-pipieline/57319 "2020-06-21T18:06:06Z")
I received ROW Agreement offer over two months ago but have not heard from them since. Has anyone out there completed a deal with them? Willing to share at what price per rod? Thanks --- ## [Can minerals be found under a lake?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-minerals-be-found-under-a-lake/57691)
**Author:** [@lcbrashear](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lcbrashear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-minerals-be-found-under-a-lake/57691 "2020-06-20T16:21:19Z")
Kinda weird question but my grandparents had a lease for mineral rights long ago but the surface is now a lake. Can minerals be found under water or how does that work because they did receive royalties for a little bit … --- ## [Do oil prices affect royalty checks?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-oil-prices-affect-royalty-checks/57821)
**Author:** [@HGW](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/HGW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-oil-prices-affect-royalty-checks/57821 "2020-06-19T18:11:16Z")
Very basic question: Does the price of oil affect the amount of the royalties you get? I’ve only received 2 payments so far, but one is much lower than the other, even though the production levels didn’t seem so signific… --- ## [Runnels County, Texas -- Need Deed Copy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/runnels-county-texas-need-deed-copy/57808)
**Author:** [@Tom\_McAndrews](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_McAndrews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/runnels-county-texas-need-deed-copy/57808 "2020-06-18T21:02:20Z")
Hello, My grandfather (deceased) has a royalty deed for some 240 acres in Runnels County, Texas. The copy I have is tattered and torn. Does anyone have access to deeds in Runnels County who can get a complete copy of … --- ## [Callon Petroleum, Ward County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/callon-petroleum-ward-county/57776)
**Author:** [@Mike\_East](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_East)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/callon-petroleum-ward-county/57776 "2020-06-18T15:24:03Z")
Callon Petroleum is the controlling lessee to our property in Section 1, Block 1, Ward County after mergers with Carrizo and Cimarex. Are there owners in the MRF involved in the wells in Section 1, Block 1 and surroundin… --- ## [Frostwood Energy LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/frostwood-energy-llc/56858)
**Author:** [@Piklhead](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Piklhead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/frostwood-energy-llc/56858 "2020-06-12T18:51:54Z")
Hello Folks, I recently discovered I have an interest in a well in Bloomington, Texas. The end point appears to end under some property I own a share of. The well is number 11H, owned by Frostwood Energy LLC. Does anyone… --- ## [Oil production discrepancies](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-production-discrepancies/57717)
**Author:** [@Danielle\_Von\_Tungeln](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Danielle_Von_Tungeln)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-production-discrepancies/57717 "2020-06-12T18:00:03Z")
If anyone can answer it would greatly help… How big of a difference should it be (and maybe why) from our royalty statement oil production compared to the OTC production report? To cause concern and to notify the oil com… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=44) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/general-mineral-rights-discussion/5.md?page=46)