# Burke County, ND **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/north-dakota-mineral-rights/burke-county-nd/557.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [Spacing Unit size question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/spacing-unit-size-question/84684)
**Author:** [@Beth7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beth7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/spacing-unit-size-question/84684 "2025-11-15T15:10:52Z")
Hi, I have a question on Spacing units and their size. We just received our Division order and it has us down for a 1912 spacing unit. I’ve never seen that size of unit and wondered why such an odd number? The wells are… --- ## [Burke Co. ND Lease rates?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-co-nd-lease-rates/82913)
**Author:** [@Laura](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Laura)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-co-nd-lease-rates/82913 "2025-10-23T12:53:17Z")
Wondering current lease and royalty rates for Burke County, North Dakota 159N 90W. Any insight appreciated. --- ## [Question on Oil permits versus spud dates and drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-oil-permits-versus-spud-dates-and-drilling/81642)
**Author:** [@Beth7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beth7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-on-oil-permits-versus-spud-dates-and-drilling/81642 "2025-06-04T16:47:09Z")
Hi, So, my question is, our family finally has some action on our section with drilling permits, a well pad that was made last summer, and now drilling on it. We have 4 different drilling permit numbers per the ND Activi… --- ## [Burke County ND oil activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-nd-oil-activity/77755)
**Author:** [@Dove\_Krueger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dove_Krueger)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-nd-oil-activity/77755 "2024-12-20T18:26:17Z")
What is the latest news on gas leasing in Burke County, North Dakota? 2024 update. Mineral Rights forum does not seem to have any current information. Acquire is offering a lease. --- ## [Burke county activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-activity/78730)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 11:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-activity/78730 "2024-12-16T23:24:40Z")
What new activity is there in Burke County? Who is actively exploring and leasing? I have 160 acres of mineral rights not leased in 163N 90W Section 6. We also have 640 acres leased in East Flaxton Madison unit. The oper… --- ## [Cobra Oil & Gas sold lease?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cobra-oil-gas-sold-lease/78731)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cobra-oil-gas-sold-lease/78731 "2024-12-16T17:56:29Z")
We have 640 acres leased in East Flaxton Madison unit. The operator was Cobra Oil but we haven’t received any checks the last few months. I am being told Cobra Oil sold the lease to Palo Alto. But they have no informatio… --- ## [New Lease Offer: 162-94-##](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer-162-94/77823)
**Author:** [@John\_Murray](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Murray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer-162-94/77823 "2024-10-17T00:36:37Z")
I just got an offer from a company I don’t much like (on another producing well, they don’t offer direct deposit and held my December 2023 checks for weeks before mailing them) and which I rejected. 4 years, $500/acre, r… --- ## [Determining Amount of Royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-amount-of-royalty/77780)
**Author:** [@Sandy\_Brill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy_Brill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/determining-amount-of-royalty/77780 "2024-10-14T22:29:36Z")
My family owns mineral rights in Burke County which we have leased and they are actively drilling on one of the two sections. We have an 18.5% royalty per our lease. The two sections were divided to seven siblings, two o… --- ## [Burke County ND Drilling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-nd-drilling/75771)
**Author:** [@TheStockster](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TheStockster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-nd-drilling/75771 "2024-06-26T12:50:59Z")
Hi all, I have seen a few posts recently about an uptick/increase in queries about mineral rights in Burke County. Has anyone had any inquiries about the following areas: Township 163 North, Range 91 West, Sections 14,… --- ## [Burke county North Dakota](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-north-dakota/76110)
**Author:** [@Dove\_Krueger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dove_Krueger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-north-dakota/76110 "2024-06-24T13:01:54Z")
Looking for information on gas leasing in Burke County. --- ## [Oil and Gas Lease Offer in Burke](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-in-burke/75247)
**Author:** [@AJD61](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/AJD61)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-lease-offer-in-burke/75247 "2024-05-17T17:40:41Z")
Anyone receiving lease offers in Burke County? I recently received an offer in eastern Divide County. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Fair Market Value and Equity Value](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-market-value-and-equity-value/74799)
**Author:** [@susan\_floerchinger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/susan_floerchinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-market-value-and-equity-value/74799 "2024-03-20T23:09:20Z")
My sisters and I inherited the mineral rights to Township 162 North, Range 93 West of the 5th P.M., Section 32 back in 2017. The state of Montana wants the Fair Market Value from a landman or broker, and the Equity Value… --- ## [Burke County 2024 Activity - potential sale of rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-2024-activity-potential-sale-of-rights/74604)
**Author:** [@T\_Starkweather](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/T_Starkweather)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-2024-activity-potential-sale-of-rights/74604 "2024-03-07T18:26:29Z")
Having inherited minerals in 2010 that went into production late in 2011 and began receiving residuals in 2012, I am one of three that split ownership. It turns out that one sold his rights in 2018 that was not identifie… --- ## [Burke County sale of minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-sale-of-minerals/74605)
**Author:** [@T\_Starkweather](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/T_Starkweather)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-sale-of-minerals/74605 "2024-03-01T15:53:38Z")
Looking for fair, logical companies interested in purchasing mineral rights @ 160-94W Sec 6. Not a regular viewer of the MRF but hoping for support suggestions as I have been contacted several times in the past six mont… --- ## [Activity in Burke County, ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-burke-county-nd/70709)
**Author:** [@Sandy\_Brill](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sandy_Brill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-in-burke-county-nd/70709 "2023-04-27T21:10:03Z")
Does anyone know if they are starting to lease in Burke County, North Dakota yet this spring? Thanks! --- ## [See Industry Professionals Serving Burke County, ND](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/see-industry-professionals-serving-burke-county-nd/56648)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/see-industry-professionals-serving-burke-county-nd/56648 "2020-03-12T18:54:51Z")
Oil & gas professionals providing services in this county --- ## [Rockall and our lease expiring in 7 months](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rockall-and-our-lease-expiring-in-7-months/67175)
**Author:** [@Beth7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beth7)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rockall-and-our-lease-expiring-in-7-months/67175 "2022-07-25T01:23:51Z")
So, my family has a mineral lease with Rockall/Petro Harvester who went bankrupt and then sold to a new company Formentera Partners. I have tried calling both Rockall and Formentera and either no one answers or they do n… --- ## [Cobra Oil & Gas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cobra-oil-gas/66642)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cobra-oil-gas/66642 "2022-06-09T21:50:17Z")
Our current lease in Burke County is with Cobra. Is anyone having trouble with Cobra? They did not pay us in April, said the well was down in February. And now we’re not being paid in June because they said the well was … --- ## [Lease activity in Burke](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-activity-in-burke/66641)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-activity-in-burke/66641 "2022-06-09T13:07:00Z")
Hi. Anyone seeing new leases in Burke County? We have about 160 acres in Township 163N-Range 90W- Section 6 that are not leased any more. Plus mineral rights in the Flaxton Madison Unit. Any recent changes? Who is active… --- ## [Lease expired now](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-expired-now/66150)
**Author:** [@M.Heggins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M.Heggins)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-expired-now/66150 "2022-05-10T13:13:12Z")
Hi just wondering we have 160 acres of minerals in Burke County, the lease we had with Continental expired in 12/21 do we just wait and see if anyone is leasing? It’s Township 161 North, Range 94 West of PM, Section 12 N… --- ## [Petro Harvester ch 11 lease renewal](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petro-harvester-ch-11-lease-renewal/65804)
**Author:** [@KJO22](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/KJO22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/petro-harvester-ch-11-lease-renewal/65804 "2022-04-07T00:50:42Z")
I have a lease that is up for renewal this summer. There is no drilling or activity that will automatically renew the lease. So it appears a new lease will be necessary along with lease payments. Anyone have any experien… --- ## [Rockall Energy Bankruptcy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rockall-energy-bankruptcy/65635)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Clingman](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Doug_Clingman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/rockall-energy-bankruptcy/65635 "2022-03-30T22:51:28Z")
Does anyone have any insight on the Bankruptcy of Rockall Energy or Petro Harvester? I am a concerned mineral rights owner. --- ## [Burke county leases](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-leases/65392)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Losee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Scott_Losee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/burke-county-leases/65392 "2022-03-10T01:04:03Z")
Hi. Anyone seeing new leases in Burke County? We have about 160 acres in Township 163N, Range 90W, Section 6 that are not leased anymore. Plus mineral rights in the Flaxton Madison Unit. Any recent changes? Who is active… --- ## [What's it looking like for new wells being drilled this spring?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/whats-it-looking-like-for-new-wells-being-drilled-this-spring/64441)
**Author:** [@Beth7](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Beth7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/whats-it-looking-like-for-new-wells-being-drilled-this-spring/64441 "2022-02-16T14:15:17Z")
I know this is a loaded question for sure, but just wondering what the real outlook is going into this year with new wells being drilled. We are with Petro Harvester/Rockall, and do see that we are on the Confidential O… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/north-dakota-mineral-rights/burke-county-nd/557.md?page=1)