# North Dakota Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/north-dakota-mineral-rights/30.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Neighboring well and payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/neighboring-well-and-payments/88976)
**Author:** [@Well\_Wisher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Well_Wisher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/neighboring-well-and-payments/88976 "2026-10-12T23:31:11Z")
When you find out ANOTHER company is using their pad and will be including your sections in their wells, who pays you? We found out the neighbors (different townships/range/section AND field) have a well with a pad loca… --- ## [Data Centers in North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/data-centers-in-north-dakota/89672)
**Author:** [@Reyman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Reyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/data-centers-in-north-dakota/89672 "2026-10-10T14:20:47Z")
Hi all, We have minerals and surface in ND with wells permitted and planned for construction and wanted to explore the possibility of attracting a data center to lease the surface. From my understanding, having natural g… --- ## [McKenzie County ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mckenzie-county-nd/88816)
**Author:** [@LWhit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/LWhit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mckenzie-county-nd/88816 "2026-09-22T20:56:52Z")
I have mineral rights to 160 acres in Homestead ND and wondered what sign bonus and royalty rate are. --- ## [SWD per barrel compensation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/swd-per-barrel-compensation/89483)
**Author:** [@Ole](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/swd-per-barrel-compensation/89483 "2026-09-21T15:13:51Z")
We are negotiating compensation for a saltwater disposal well on family land, in Divide County. Would anyone be willing to share information about the current per barrel rate of compensation for saltwater disposal (SWD) … --- ## [Activity on these parcels?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-on-these-parcels/89146)
**Author:** [@B\_Jason\_G](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/B_Jason_G)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-on-these-parcels/89146 "2026-09-21T14:23:24Z")
Hello, I am wondering if there are any activity in these areas: 154 N, Range 95W Sections 19,20,29,30 154 N, Range 96W Sections, 23,25, 26 Thanks! --- ## [Chord oil lease request on already leased land](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chord-oil-lease-request-on-already-leased-land/89470)
**Author:** [@Well\_Wisher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Well_Wisher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/chord-oil-lease-request-on-already-leased-land/89470 "2026-09-20T22:34:50Z")
My cousins and siblings own acreage at T156N / R101W section 18 in Williams County. This is leased and we have been paid for production (and still are being paid). Original lease with Oasis, who was bought out by Chord… --- ## [Offer to buy royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-royalties/89235)
**Author:** [@Mike20](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-royalties/89235 "2026-09-17T10:58:19Z")
Got an offer (V-Arrow) for two parcels: They seem out of line. Are there ulterior motives? 163-98-09 SE 42.67 acres $46,934 Had a well 5-6 yrs ago but was TA, as gas processing cost more than the oil proceeds. It… --- ## [Mckenzie County North Dakota Mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mckenzie-county-north-dakota-mineral-rights/88245)
**Author:** [@Hbaum513](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Hbaum513)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mckenzie-county-north-dakota-mineral-rights/88245 "2026-09-15T23:54:03Z")
I have mineral rights in McKenzie County North Dakota. How do I find out how much they are worth. I have a lease but now I have people wanting to purchase them. How do I get an appraiser? How do I get information about… --- ## [Trust, LLC or other form of Mineral Rights Ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trust-llc-or-other-form-of-mineral-rights-ownership/50388)
**Author:** [@Mike\_McDougell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mike_McDougell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/trust-llc-or-other-form-of-mineral-rights-ownership/50388 "2026-09-14T14:35:31Z")
North Dakota question regarding form of ownership for mineral rights for multi-generational ownership. My family has ownership of non-producing mineral rights in Hettinger County, North Dakota. I am a second-generation … --- ## [I need legal help in North Dakota, Burke County ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-legal-help-in-north-dakota-burke-county/89179)
**Author:** [@Fleet](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Fleet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-legal-help-in-north-dakota-burke-county/89179 "2026-09-03T17:17:05Z")
We live in Texas, but own minerals in North Dakota, with the difference in laws we need a good oil and gas lawyer to help us navigate through a proposal to participate in a well. Location of well Burke County sections 24… --- ## [Juno-Bakken pool](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/juno-bakken-pool/89124)
**Author:** [@Pappy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Pappy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/juno-bakken-pool/89124 "2026-08-26T15:47:37Z")
Is there anything happening in the Juno-Bakken pool. My sister and I are inheriting mineral rights in Divide county in North Dakota. --- ## [Current Average Lease Bonus Rates in McKenzie County, ND?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/current-average-lease-bonus-rates-in-mckenzie-county-nd/87850)
**Author:** [@Landmaam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Landmaam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/current-average-lease-bonus-rates-in-mckenzie-county-nd/87850 "2026-08-07T11:46:13Z")
Hello everyone, I’m trying to get a better understanding of the current leasing market in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Has anyone recently received or negotiated an oil and gas lease offer in the area? If so, would y… --- ## [Offer to join Communization Agreement](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-join-communization-agreement/88621)
**Author:** [@mjmousseau](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mjmousseau)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-join-communization-agreement/88621 "2026-07-22T16:56:29Z")
Hello! I have a lease with Prima Exploration Inc, (originally signed 06-14-2012 by my late Mother with Plains Marketing) and am currently receiving royalties on the Amundsen Well. Township 160 North, Range 100 West, 5th… --- ## [Resources to learn about inherited mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/resources-to-learn-about-inherited-mineral-rights/88560)
**Author:** [@John\_Bhend](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Bhend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/resources-to-learn-about-inherited-mineral-rights/88560 "2026-07-15T22:47:05Z")
I am helping my mom learn more about some mineral rights she inherited in Burke County, ND. From the lease, I can see there is about 1400 acres in one township, but not contiguous. She would own it with her siblings and … --- ## [Just inherited and wondering if any value](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-inherited-and-wondering-if-any-value/88498)
**Author:** [@bklein8](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bklein8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/just-inherited-and-wondering-if-any-value/88498 "2026-07-13T00:20:09Z")
Good afternoon, I just inherited mineral rights in Ward and Burke County. I live in Arizona and just wondering if there may be any value in these. I have approximately 40 acres - the largest are T160N R89W Section 5 an… --- ## [Ride the Lightning](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ride-the-lightning/87512)
**Author:** [@Landmaam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Landmaam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ride-the-lightning/87512 "2026-07-05T22:54:14Z")
Hello friends, Looking for insight from anyone familiar with current Bakken development activity, especially around the “Ride the Lightning” area and west/southwest of it near my acreage in McKenzie County, ND. My mine… --- ## [Fair price buyout offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-price-buyout-offer/88385)
**Author:** [@bert99](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bert99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-price-buyout-offer/88385 "2026-07-02T16:18:18Z")
Hi all, new here. Wondering if anyone has a thought on buyout offer for mineral rights in Burke County? Approximately 200nma. Has been in production for a number of years. S13 160N. Offer has been around 2200/acre. Thank… --- ## [Offer to sell minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-sell-minerals/88359)
**Author:** [@Barlow](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Barlow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-sell-minerals/88359 "2026-06-29T18:25:36Z")
Just got an offer to sell. Can anyone give me an update on activity in this section? Thanks --- ## [How find out if they have petitioned for more wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-find-out-if-they-have-petitioned-for-more-wells/88016)
**Author:** [@Mineralinheritance](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineralinheritance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-find-out-if-they-have-petitioned-for-more-wells/88016 "2026-06-09T21:51:48Z")
I have an offer for my 42.819 net mineral acres, with a lease on all tracts with royalty ranging from 16-20% all in Divide county. I would like to know if there is action being done to drill more wells in the area, and h… --- ## [Offer to buy minerals - hold or to sell?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-minerals-hold-or-to-sell/88014)
**Author:** [@Mineralinheritance](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineralinheritance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/offer-to-buy-minerals-hold-or-to-sell/88014 "2026-06-08T22:08:58Z")
Hello, I recently received an offer for 42.8 net mineral acres for 105,000.00. I’m in the following sections: 1,2 and 3-161n-96w; 9,10,11,12-161n-96w, 36-162n-96w. Royalty ranges from 16.167 to 20%. How can I find out … --- ## [Buying minerals from a relative](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/buying-minerals-from-a-relative/87596)
**Author:** [@Well\_Wisher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Well_Wisher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/buying-minerals-from-a-relative/87596 "2026-05-19T13:52:45Z")
I have a relative who may be interested in selling mineral acres to me. They are leased at 1/8th via an OLD lease. There is a well spudded in January due to pay soon. If I were to purchase NOW who would get the new we… --- ## [Please explain this procedure for commingling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/please-explain-this-procedure-for-commingling/87257)
**Author:** [@Well\_Wisher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Well_Wisher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/please-explain-this-procedure-for-commingling/87257 "2026-04-29T15:32:20Z")
Can someone explain exactly what this means as far as 1) am I getting paid for MY exact oil or just a formula for “estimated production” and what else this means 2) what is a “test procedure” for and what are they testin… --- ## [Mineral insights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-insights/87181)
**Author:** [@Landmaam](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Landmaam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-insights/87181 "2026-04-25T14:41:24Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some insight from those familiar with activity in McKenzie County, ND. I recently leased mineral interests covering approximately 158 net mineral acres in the following areas: Township… --- ## [How to find a permit?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-a-permit/87013)
**Author:** [@Thats\_what\_she\_said](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Thats_what_she_said)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-a-permit/87013 "2026-04-15T22:26:36Z")
I am inquiring about T150 R102 Section 26. In January 2025 the NDIC approved new spacing units including my section. From what I can tell they approved a new 1920 acre spacing unit of sections 25, 26 and 27; a 3840 acre… --- ## [Mineral purchase offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-purchase-offer/86857)
**Author:** [@divideowner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/divideowner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-purchase-offer/86857 "2026-04-11T20:54:46Z")
Hello, curious if anyone has thoughts on a $5400/acre offer to purchase our minerals in 161-102W sec 15? It was leased to Koda in 24 with them planning on drilling soon. We haven’t heard much since. Thank you. --- ## [Selling mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights/85610)
**Author:** [@user182](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/user182)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/selling-mineral-rights/85610 "2026-03-19T17:21:20Z")
We have recently received an offer to buy our mineral rights in Divide County and were wondering how to find other interested parties to get some other offers. Thanks. --- ## [Multiple wells on same pad drilled at different times](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/multiple-wells-on-same-pad-drilled-at-different-times/86455)
**Author:** [@Beth7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beth7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/multiple-wells-on-same-pad-drilled-at-different-times/86455 "2026-03-13T21:04:13Z")
Hi everyone! I could use some help understanding how things are done with multiple wells on the same well pad. We had two wells drilled last summer, two drilling permits. But there were four drilling permits for this we… --- ## [Oil Lease Negotiation - Wet Signature for Check](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-negotiation-wet-signature-for-check/86463)
**Author:** [@John\_Murray](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Murray)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-lease-negotiation-wet-signature-for-check/86463 "2026-03-13T02:58:02Z")
A Montana land man contacted me about a month ago about Rockport’s desire to lease some minor mineral rights in McKenzie County. There were some peculiar mishaps along the way—proposed lease sent to wrong address, odd na… --- ## [New lease offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer/86318)
**Author:** [@Ddnick](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ddnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer/86318 "2026-03-11T18:50:12Z")
Wondering if anyone else has gotten any lease offers? I received one for 3 year option of 2 year add on for $500 an acre with 17 percent. Burke County 161-91-18 NW 1/4. Wondering if this is competitive offer? --- ## [Continental Resources stops drilling in the ND Bakken](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/continental-resources-stops-drilling-in-the-nd-bakken/85514)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/continental-resources-stops-drilling-in-the-nd-bakken/85514 "2026-02-26T08:38:23Z")
Harold Hamm of Continental Resources says there’s no sense in drilling when there’s no margin to make at $58 oil. [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/north-dakota-mineral-rights/30.md?page=1)