# Miscellaneous **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/miscellaneous/50.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Geothermal rights sale/lease - Anyone tried this?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/geothermal-rights-sale-lease-anyone-tried-this/87476)
**Author:** [@Gluckasdf](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gluckasdf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/geothermal-rights-sale-lease-anyone-tried-this/87476 "2026-05-19T10:13:27Z")
I was wondering if anyone has tried to sale/lease their geothermal rights or was contacted regarding this matter. Most of these sales seem to be be from public/BLM lands but can’t find many information for private party. … --- ## [Oil Theft in the Permian](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-theft-in-the-permian/87173)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-theft-in-the-permian/87173 "2026-05-11T22:53:07Z")
Pretty sure they didn’t pay the royalty owners on this… https://x.com/Tejanobrown/status/2047426962998673419 https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas-oil-theft-multiple-people-from-texas-new-mexico-indicted/5… --- ## [SpaceX - Terafab coming to Grimes County TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/spacex-terafab-coming-to-grimes-county-tx/87369)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/spacex-terafab-coming-to-grimes-county-tx/87369 "2026-05-09T03:26:17Z")
Massive capital spend… --- ## [Pachira Energy-Baker Tilly LLP Direct Deposit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pachira-energy-baker-tilly-llp-direct-deposit/87237)
**Author:** [@ScottHarrison](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ScottHarrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pachira-energy-baker-tilly-llp-direct-deposit/87237 "2026-04-28T03:15:51Z")
Several months ago they sent me forms for Direct Deposit of Mineral Rights checks and I didn’t respond. How do I get this option? --- ## [Royalties being stolen](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-being-stolen/87138)
**Author:** [@Skittles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Skittles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/royalties-being-stolen/87138 "2026-04-21T23:52:57Z")
How can I determine if someone is operating on my royalty property? And or, stealing my mineral rights? --- ## [Owner Relations Delinquencies](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/owner-relations-delinquencies/86523)
**Author:** [@DPerson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DPerson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/owner-relations-delinquencies/86523 "2026-04-10T06:45:49Z")
RANT……. While being somewhat new to having gas royalties, I have concluded that the owner relations department at MANY gas drilling companies take their SWEET TIME in getting back to you. They won’t answer ALL question… --- ## [ES3 Minerals wins suit regarding trade secrets](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/es3-minerals-wins-suit-regarding-trade-secrets/86552)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/es3-minerals-wins-suit-regarding-trade-secrets/86552 "2026-04-05T21:12:27Z")
Mineral buying company wins case regarding trade secrets… --- ## [Oil pricing and activity related to the Iran War](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-pricing-and-activity-related-to-the-iran-war/86833)
**Author:** [@4theRightChild](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/4theRightChild)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-pricing-and-activity-related-to-the-iran-war/86833 "2026-04-03T19:10:46Z")
I realize there is a bit of a wait-and-see approach right now with new drilling in North Dakota even with WTI so high right now. After 1 month in Iran now, it appears we’re locked into at least another month, maybe quite… --- ## [Iran War - Oil Price Implications](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/iran-war-oil-price-implications/86274)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/iran-war-oil-price-implications/86274 "2026-03-09T00:39:46Z")
Who’s got an opinion on what extent oil prices will be affected as a result? --- ## [See Mineral Professionals Serving your County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/see-mineral-professionals-serving-your-county/85405)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/see-mineral-professionals-serving-your-county/85405 "2026-02-26T05:00:00Z")
For professional service providers, see both our Nationwide Services Directory or the County Index of Service Providers --- ## [Brine Lease Help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/brine-lease-help/85492)
**Author:** [@Momofboys2](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Momofboys2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/brine-lease-help/85492 "2026-01-22T15:36:32Z")
I need help with brine leasing. Miller County, Arkansas 160 acres? Don’t have a clue. --- ## [NAPE - North American Petroleum Expo in Houston Feb 18-20 2026](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nape-north-american-petroleum-expo-in-houston-feb-18-20-2026/85551)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nape-north-american-petroleum-expo-in-houston-feb-18-20-2026/85551 "2026-01-19T21:17:19Z")
NAPE is the oil and gas industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. Produced by the American Association of Professional Landmen, NAPE hosts companies of all sizes, f… --- ## [Petroleum Theft Task Force Holds First Meeting at RRC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petroleum-theft-task-force-holds-first-meeting-at-rrc/84463)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petroleum-theft-task-force-holds-first-meeting-at-rrc/84463 "2026-01-19T15:25:47Z")
40% of oil and gas operators indicated that their operations have been impacted by theft in the past year. Read about it here, straight from the TX RRC. --- ## [U.S. Removal of Maduro in Venezuela - Affect on Crude Oil](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/u-s-removal-of-maduro-in-venezuela-affect-on-crude-oil/85317)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/u-s-removal-of-maduro-in-venezuela-affect-on-crude-oil/85317 "2026-01-11T20:25:41Z")
Who’s got an opinion on what this does to the price of crude oil? --- ## [Inherited minerals into an LLC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals-into-an-llc/84665)
**Author:** [@spicoli](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/spicoli)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-minerals-into-an-llc/84665 "2025-11-18T02:17:28Z")
Hi, I will soon be inheriting some mineral rights and they will be transferred to an LLC I recently set up this year. I’ve run into some challenges and am looking for advice. The interests and the operators (there are … --- ## [Texas Granted Primacy Over Class VI Wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-granted-primacy-over-class-vi-wells/84650)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/texas-granted-primacy-over-class-vi-wells/84650 "2025-11-12T19:49:17Z")
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the State of Texas’ application and to grant primacy to TX for Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC). See details: Texas Granted Primacy Over Class VI… --- ## [Map of wells being drilled and producing in Texas?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/map-of-wells-being-drilled-and-producing-in-texas/82822)
**Author:** [@SHeath](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/SHeath)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/map-of-wells-being-drilled-and-producing-in-texas/82822 "2025-08-07T01:52:55Z")
I was wondering if anyone knew how to do this? --- ## [Have rights to lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/have-rights-to-lease/82775)
**Author:** [@Thomasataylor09](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Thomasataylor09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/have-rights-to-lease/82775 "2025-08-01T16:04:05Z")
My family has rights on land over the Brooklyn oilfield in Covington County, AL. Trying to find a company to lease rights and drill. Previous company that owned rights is no longer in business and the owner has passed aw… --- ## [Oil & Gas GIS Maps by State](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-gis-maps-by-state/53539)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-gas-gis-maps-by-state/53539 "2019-11-26T21:16:27Z")
State Provided GIS Mapping Applications Most of the state regulatory agencies provide a GIS mapping application free for the public’s use. Sometimes specific notes about which web browser works best are noted. While no… --- ## [Easement payments ward county](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/easement-payments-ward-county/81934)
**Author:** [@Dixie\_Bracken](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dixie_Bracken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/easement-payments-ward-county/81934 "2025-06-14T01:27:12Z")
Hello. Targa is offering me $550 a rod for easement over my 10 acres in Ward County. I am thinking there should be a bit more. They paid a lot less last time but that was years ago when my money situation was better. Any… --- ## [Landman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman/80693)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman/80693 "2025-04-03T11:48:18Z")
Landman, the TV show on Paramount - has this become popular enough for it to be aired for a 2nd season? --- ## [NAPE - North American Petroleum Expo in Houston Feb 5 - 7 2025](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nape-north-american-petroleum-expo-in-houston-feb-5-7-2025/79429)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nape-north-american-petroleum-expo-in-houston-feb-5-7-2025/79429 "2025-01-22T23:02:07Z")
NAPE is the oil and gas industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. NAPE hosts companies of all sizes, from small independents to majors. Meet decision makers in an e… --- ## [Chris Wright - new Sec of Energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chris-wright-new-sec-of-energy/79160)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chris-wright-new-sec-of-energy/79160 "2025-01-13T15:50:57Z")
Is the new Sec of Energy Chris Wright going to be positive for the industry? I’ve seen him speak a couple of times, and he seems like an ok dude that knows his way around the oil patch. --- ## [Kinder Morgan Acquires Gas Gathering in Bakken from Outrigger Energy II](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kinder-morgan-acquires-gas-gathering-in-bakken-from-outrigger-energy-ii/79287)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/kinder-morgan-acquires-gas-gathering-in-bakken-from-outrigger-energy-ii/79287 "2025-01-13T13:56:31Z")
Kinder Morgan announces Williston Basin expansion: https://ir.kindermorgan.com/news/news-details/2025/Kinder-Morgan-Announces-Acquisition-of-Gas-Gathering--Processing-System-in-Bakken-from-Outrigger-Energy-II/default.as… --- ## [What will happen with oil prices this year](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-will-happen-with-oil-prices-this-year/79159)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-will-happen-with-oil-prices-this-year/79159 "2025-01-11T01:15:43Z")
I’m interested to know opinions on oil and gas pricing for year 2025. Obviously, the more substantive supporting facts provided, the better. --- ## [2024 Texas Railroad Commission Year End Report](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2024-texas-railroad-commission-year-end-report/79014)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2024-texas-railroad-commission-year-end-report/79014 "2025-01-03T22:02:09Z")
As provided by the Texas RRC for 2024: --- ## [Locations of Large AI data centers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/locations-of-large-ai-data-centers/78694)
**Author:** [@Baylor](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Baylor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/locations-of-large-ai-data-centers/78694 "2025-01-01T12:06:03Z")
Does anyone know where large AI Data Centers requiring natural gas fuel and carbon capture will be located? Seems like they would be around high metropolitan areas? Barnett Shale? --- ## [Train Derailment in Pecos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/train-derailment-in-pecos/78792)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/train-derailment-in-pecos/78792 "2024-12-19T03:03:40Z")
A train derailed in Pecos about 5pm today. See story here: https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/train-derails-city-of-pecos/513-3a1dae0d-eeb3-47f7-bc66-78683ee3e8f4 --- ## [Beneficial Ownership Information Reports](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/beneficial-ownership-information-reports/78671)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/beneficial-ownership-information-reports/78671 "2024-12-16T13:28:52Z")
The rule has been temporarily stayed for now by a Texas court, but that could change any time. https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1867013707420799423 --- ## [Landman TV show on Paramount](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-tv-show-on-paramount/78635)
**Author:** [@fjonesiv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/fjonesiv)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 6:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/landman-tv-show-on-paramount/78635 "2024-12-14T06:55:54Z")
Has anyone been watching this? I’ve not seen yet, but before I do, I’d like to get some sense of whether it’s somewhat realistic, or just a bunch of sensationalism for TV. I’d appreciate hearing especially from industry … [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/miscellaneous/50.md?page=1)