# West Virginia Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/west-virginia-mineral-rights/22.md?page=28 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Do leases not mention the per acre rental payment? Rely on letter from driller?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-leases-not-mention-the-per-acre-rental-payment-rely-on-letter-from-driller/6448)
**Author:** [@Paul\_S](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paul_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 2:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/do-leases-not-mention-the-per-acre-rental-payment-rely-on-letter-from-driller/6448 "2015-08-15T02:26:40Z")
Antero tells me they don’t put the up front payment in the lease as the lease is public record and that their letter with the amount is sufficient. I think this sounds okay. Is it? Thanks, Paul --- ## [Pipeline Fire on Big Run in Tyler County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-fire-on-big-run-in-tyler-county/6651)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-fire-on-big-run-in-tyler-county/6651 "2015-08-13T14:38:10Z")
Jay-Bee had a pipeline rupture and burn on a drill pad on Friday. Anybody local know anything about it? Anybody have video of it? I imagine Jay-Bee will get fined for this. How does a new pipeline rupture? Can’t be fr… --- ## [Doddridge 7.6 acres. Antero activity and going rates per acre and royalty percent? Any info?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-7-6-acres-antero-activity-and-going-rates-per-acre-and-royalty-percent-any-info/6603)
**Author:** [@Paul\_S](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paul_S)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 2:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-7-6-acres-antero-activity-and-going-rates-per-acre-and-royalty-percent-any-info/6603 "2015-08-07T14:47:12Z")
I’d appreciate any info on recent offers…per acre payments and royalty percent…have been told we ought to get $2500-3000 per acre and maybe 20% royalty on gross. Sound right? Thanks for any info. --- ## ["Shut In Royalty" clause](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shut-in-royalty-clause/6504)
**Author:** [@Paul\_S](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Paul_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/shut-in-royalty-clause/6504 "2015-08-06T21:50:19Z")
Looking for info on “Shut in Royalty” paragraph. The Antero proposed lease has this item. Antero can renew the lease forever by paying 10 dollars per year per acre. The landman said it is standard… but it looks to me li… --- ## [Another Reason to Oppose Forced Pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/another-reason-to-oppose-forced-pooling/6715)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 1:38am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/another-reason-to-oppose-forced-pooling/6715 "2015-08-04T01:38:47Z")
I just posted this on the Marcellus Shale Group, but it also has a particular interest for West Virginia and forced pooling. “Just about anywhere the Marcellus Shale is you’ll find a formation called the Burket. The Bur… --- ## [How is the ROW 1099 charactetized that minimizes taxes for landowners?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-is-the-row-1099-charactetized-that-minimizes-taxes-for-landowners/6527)
**Author:** [@Ancel\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ancel_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-is-the-row-1099-charactetized-that-minimizes-taxes-for-landowners/6527 "2015-08-03T16:43:22Z")
Hello everybody… hope your summer is going well… As grantor, I would like to know how you would structure a 1099-S or MISC for easement/ROW from the grantee… Can the grantor view it as mostly damages? It’s a broad que… --- ## [Gas Production](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-production/20515)
**Author:** [@Patricia\_Marders\_Kelleher](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Patricia_Marders_Kelleher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/gas-production/20515 "2015-07-18T22:37:49Z")
We’ve been under lease on two parcels for three years and were told a well had been drilled and fracked but not produced. Does anyone know of any wells being produced in Jackson County? --- ## [OW Activity, List companies and their offers. Be aware of low ball Rogersville](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ow-activity-list-companies-and-their-offers-be-aware-of-low-ball-rogersville/6659)
**Author:** [@RJP\_40LB\_LiveAction](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RJP_40LB_LiveAction)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ow-activity-list-companies-and-their-offers-be-aware-of-low-ball-rogersville/6659 "2015-07-17T16:44:55Z")
Legitimate Oil and Gas Lease offers in this relatively new frontier of what is called the Rogersville Shale. Typically, offers start off low to establish a stake. What companies have you heard from and what are their off… --- ## [Personal Property tax on well in addition to real estate tax on OGM, Producer not paying royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/personal-property-tax-on-well-in-addition-to-real-estate-tax-on-ogm-producer-not-paying-royalties/8719)
**Author:** [@CHS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CHS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/personal-property-tax-on-well-in-addition-to-real-estate-tax-on-ogm-producer-not-paying-royalties/8719 "2015-07-14T01:22:32Z")
Just found out we have four producing wells on OGM in Ritchie County, West Virginia. County says we owe personal property tax on the wells that is delinquent since 2007, approx $1000. OGM real estate tax is current and p… --- ## [Lease Package from S&A Property Research for Statoil USA Onshore Properties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-package-from-s-a-property-research-for-statoil-usa-onshore-properties/6683)
**Author:** [@Susan\_McCabe](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susan_McCabe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 10:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-package-from-s-a-property-research-for-statoil-usa-onshore-properties/6683 "2015-07-10T22:52:29Z")
So we’ve received a lease package for our inherited oil and gas interest in the Ellsworth District of Tyler County – our interest is 0.059 net acres of a 53.75-acre tract. They are offering a bonus consideration and rent… --- ## [Red Sky Land](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/red-sky-land/6778)
**Author:** [@deborah\_cunningham](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/deborah_cunningham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/red-sky-land/6778 "2015-07-05T20:10:30Z")
I have just been approached by Red Sky Land about my mineral rights in Wetzel County. Has anyone heard of or dealt with this company? --- ## [Ritchie Gazette](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ritchie-gazette/12394)
**Author:** [@Nancy\_Mosley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Mosley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ritchie-gazette/12394 "2015-07-05T00:26:00Z")
For everyone with an interest in Ritchie County, it is helpful to have a subscription to The Ritchie Gazette. Every week there is local news, including some news about the gas and oil industry. Last week there was a big … --- ## [What mistakes can be made?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-mistakes-can-be-made/6738)
**Author:** [@Debbie\_Walters](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Debbie_Walters)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-mistakes-can-be-made/6738 "2015-07-04T17:19:19Z")
I recently had a landman come to see me with a Lease Amendment to sign; a $500.00 bonus offer to sign it, and a 12.5% royalty offer. I’ve been told that I should have an attorney look it over before signing. What would t… --- ## [Partition suits in West Virginia](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/partition-suits-in-west-virginia/6786)
**Author:** [@Nancy\_Mosley](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Nancy_Mosley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/partition-suits-in-west-virginia/6786 "2015-06-29T19:26:35Z")
Link to article on partition suits in West Virginia Good article. Companies are using partition suits since they can’t get forced Pooling bill (yet). --- ## [Stat oil/petroedge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stat-oil-petroedge/6880)
**Author:** [@deborah\_cunningham](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/deborah_cunningham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/stat-oil-petroedge/6880 "2015-06-17T20:32:42Z")
Has anybody heard if they are doing any drilling in the Gorrells Run area? Was supposed to have a call back last week but no one has called. --- ## [Drilling in wayne wv](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-in-wayne-wv/9546)
**Author:** [@larry\_street](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/larry_street)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-in-wayne-wv/9546 "2015-06-15T17:04:34Z")
I heard from one of the guys down the road that Jack Black in Lavallette was contacted about drilling on his property. I was hoping to see if I can get them to drill on mine as well. Larry, I am on Dalewood Dr. --- ## [Pipeline Right of Way Agreements](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-right-of-way-agreements/6879)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pipeline-right-of-way-agreements/6879 "2015-06-10T14:35:45Z")
I know there are a number of pipelines going through Lewis County, the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the Stonewall Gas Gathering pipeline, and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline which I think used to be called the Southern Reliabil… --- ## [Wood County Cracker Plant](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wood-county-cracker-plant/6878)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wood-county-cracker-plant/6878 "2015-06-08T18:46:56Z")
I just thought I’d start a discussion about the Cracker Plant that Odebrecht has been planning. If anybody hears anything through the grapevine, it would be nice to know about. --- ## [Upshur County, WV Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/upshur-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1094)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/upshur-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1094 "2015-06-08T18:38:44Z")
Upshur County, West Virginia oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Nicholas County, WV Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nicholas-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1125)
**Author:** [@Bernard\_Lindsey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bernard_Lindsey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/nicholas-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1125 "2015-06-08T18:22:00Z")
Nicholas County, West Virginia oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Mason County, WV - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mason-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1213)
**Author:** [@RJP\_40LB\_LiveAction](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RJP_40LB_LiveAction)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mason-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1213 "2015-06-08T18:16:22Z")
Mason County, West Virginia oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Pooling payment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pooling-payment/11025)
**Author:** [@James\_M\_Dennison](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/James_M_Dennison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pooling-payment/11025 "2015-06-08T18:11:39Z")
We own a small interest in 112 acres and have been offered $500.00 just for pooling rights. Is this about standard? --- ## [RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEANUP - Getting logs, debris removed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/right-of-way-cleanup-getting-logs-debris-removed/6883)
**Author:** [@Ancel\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ancel_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/right-of-way-cleanup-getting-logs-debris-removed/6883 "2015-06-08T17:39:04Z")
The drilling company has cleared a right of way about 100’ x mile long in March '15 and I am anxious to get it cleared. They offered to burn for a fee but I declined. The easement agreement says they will “remove, chip … --- ## [Receiving inquiries from companies regarding mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/receiving-inquiries-from-companies-regarding-mineral-rights/6922)
**Author:** [@Virginia\_T\_Patterson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Virginia_T_Patterson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/receiving-inquiries-from-companies-regarding-mineral-rights/6922 "2015-06-07T15:08:00Z")
My son and I jointly own property in Lynn Camp, Ritchie County. We’ve received several inquiries over the last year regarding leasing or purchasing the mineral rights that we own. Someone else owns the other 1/2. I’m int… --- ## [RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEANUP - Getting logs, debris removed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/right-of-way-cleanup-getting-logs-debris-removed/6882)
**Author:** [@Ancel\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ancel_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/right-of-way-cleanup-getting-logs-debris-removed/6882 "2015-06-07T13:00:08Z")
The drilling company has cleared a right of way about 100’ x mile long in March '15 and I am anxious to get it cleared. They offered to burn for a fee but I declined. The easement agreement says they will “remove, chip … --- ## [Received a letter that I am a mineral rights heir, need some help](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-letter-that-i-am-a-mineral-rights-heir-need-some-help/6932)
**Author:** [@ShaunB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ShaunB)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/received-a-letter-that-i-am-a-mineral-rights-heir-need-some-help/6932 "2015-06-06T01:39:51Z")
I made my first post in the general discussion here: http://www.mineralrightsforum.com/forum/topics/received-first-mineral-rights-lease-offer-need-help I plan to drive to Doddridge County tomorrow and do as much work as… --- ## [Second Inquiry From Landman to Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/second-inquiry-from-landman-to-lease/7043)
**Author:** [@Penny1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Penny1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/second-inquiry-from-landman-to-lease/7043 "2015-05-26T14:55:52Z")
I’ve lived in FL my whole life and know nothing of this topic. I am owner of various parcels in Wetzel County, West Virginia which were my Grandparents and then my Father’s and he passed them on to me. Only one is produ… --- ## [Letter re: 40 acres and underlying mineral rights in Ritchie County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/letter-re-40-acres-and-underlying-mineral-rights-in-ritchie-county/7002)
**Author:** [@Robin\_Steele\_Campbell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robin_Steele_Campbell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/letter-re-40-acres-and-underlying-mineral-rights-in-ritchie-county/7002 "2015-05-23T18:21:26Z")
I recently received a letter from a lawyer stating that I owned a fractional share of 40 acres and the underlying mineral rights located in Ritchie County, West Virginia. I called the lawyer and was informed that they ha… --- ## [Freeland unit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/freeland-unit/7172)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Evans](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Robert_Evans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 11:38pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/freeland-unit/7172 "2015-05-22T23:38:49Z")
Has anyone heard anything about production in the Freeland units on the Hartley farm? They are operated by Antero. --- ## [Cabell County, WV archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cabell-county-wv-archives/818)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cabell-county-wv-archives/818 "2015-05-22T22:48:27Z")
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