# Latest **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md?page=78 [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 79 --- ## [Drake Exploration Files First Leases In Anderson County 4/11/2025](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drake-exploration-files-first-leases-in-anderson-county-4-11-2025/80852)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Herrington](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_Herrington)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drake-exploration-files-first-leases-in-anderson-county-4-11-2025/80852 "2025-06-09T17:22:10Z")
Drake recorded 31 lease memos in Anderson County today. The leased acreage is in 12 surveys located in southwestern Anderson County and one survey in northwestern Houston County. The filings covered 3,479 acres. The lea… --- ## [Does anyone know anyone who’s leasing in Harrison County?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-anyone-know-anyone-who-s-leasing-in-harrison-county/81846)
**Author:** [@Ruelmentonjr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Ruelmentonjr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-anyone-know-anyone-who-s-leasing-in-harrison-county/81846 "2025-06-09T12:36:05Z")
Does anyone know anyone leasing in Harrison County? --- ## [Open acreage for lease Hockley Co. TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/open-acreage-for-lease-hockley-co-tx/81850)
**Author:** [@ledp](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ledp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/open-acreage-for-lease-hockley-co-tx/81850 "2025-06-09T09:48:51Z")
I own minerals in two Labors 11 and 20 League 17 Wichita CSL, Hockley County, Texas. I have noticed that Texland is drilling close by. Anyone have an interest in leasing please let me know. Thanks. --- ## [Inherited Mineral Rights with offer to purchase](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-rights-with-offer-to-purchase/80741)
**Author:** [@mthom](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mthom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inherited-mineral-rights-with-offer-to-purchase/80741 "2025-06-09T01:50:06Z")
It was found that I have inherited mineral rights and received an offer to purchase. I have no idea what minerals there might be, nor if leasing is a viable option given it is less than 2 acres. Can anyone provide guidan… --- ## [General lease question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/general-lease-question/81815)
**Author:** [@zeke\_abercrombie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/zeke_abercrombie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/general-lease-question/81815 "2025-06-08T19:49:34Z")
I inherited some mineral rights in Colorado 20 years ago. Been paying taxes all this time. An oil company wants to lease and drill now. The first question I have is what is the long-term liability to me? I know the opera… --- ## [Advice on Oil & Gas Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-on-oil-gas-lease/81283)
**Author:** [@4theRightChild](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/4theRightChild)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/advice-on-oil-gas-lease/81283 "2025-06-08T00:30:38Z")
Hello - thank you in advance for reading… I was just offered $500 for each of 63 net mineral acres at 18% royalty across 5 people. It seems a fair price and I’ve done the title search on idocmarket already. This is in W… --- ## [Cant find legal description for deceased wifes Royalties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cant-find-legal-description-for-deceased-wifes-royalties/80982)
**Author:** [@avs201](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/avs201)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/cant-find-legal-description-for-deceased-wifes-royalties/80982 "2025-06-07T21:19:33Z")
Wife died in 2023 and receives checks from oil company. They tell me it is in the Elk City Unit 1, but they cannot give me legal description so I can get deed swap over to her children. Have contacted Beckham County cler… --- ## [Mineral Owner Liability for abandoned wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owner-liability-for-abandoned-wells/81748)
**Author:** [@zeke\_abercrombie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/zeke_abercrombie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-owner-liability-for-abandoned-wells/81748 "2025-06-07T20:30:41Z")
I’ve seen some discussion, but what is the liability of a mineral owner if an operator fails to plug a well or causes an environmental problem in Colorado? I’m looking to lease some inherited rights but it’s not enough t… --- ## [Mineral ownership](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-ownership/81608)
**Author:** [@mbf22](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mbf22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-ownership/81608 "2025-06-07T15:47:10Z")
I purchased property in Adams County, Colorado with the mineral and water rights. Eventually split it into 2 lots, both sold several years later. I leased minerals for several years on both properties. I was doing some r… --- ## [New oil well producing with no Divsion Orders](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-oil-well-producing-with-no-divsion-orders/81830)
**Author:** [@Jamesri94](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jamesri94)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-oil-well-producing-with-no-divsion-orders/81830 "2025-06-07T14:51:36Z")
I have a lease in Dawson County and a new lateral was drilled with 1/3 acres of the lease allocated. The well started producing and oil sold in December 2024 per the State Comptroller’s report. I have been trying to get … --- ## [Looking for Colorado mineral related attorney](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-colorado-mineral-related-attorney/81804)
**Author:** [@zeke\_abercrombie](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/zeke_abercrombie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-colorado-mineral-related-attorney/81804 "2025-06-07T11:45:38Z")
Are there any oil and gas lawyers in Weld County that can review a mineral rights lease in Weld? I live out of state. Any help is appreciated. --- ## [New Offer to Purchase Mineral Rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-offer-to-purchase-mineral-rights/81229)
**Author:** [@Carl\_Alexander](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Carl_Alexander)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-offer-to-purchase-mineral-rights/81229 "2025-06-06T13:14:53Z")
Just received an offer to purchase mineral rights in Eddy in two locations: Township 18S Range 26E Section 24 and Township 18S Range 27E Section 19. The offers came from Dorado Petroleum. I am not sure who they are. Thei… --- ## [Bonus offer on a 1/4 Royalty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-offer-on-a-1-4-royalty/81771)
**Author:** [@tbonne](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tbonne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-offer-on-a-1-4-royalty/81771 "2025-06-06T13:12:31Z")
Hello - I am getting some offers on Section 5 - Township 3S - Range 1E in Carter County. One of the offers is a bonus at a 1/4 royalty which seems very attractive since typically there is no bonus to get a 1/4 RI. Anyone… --- ## [Seeking contact at SMC Oil in Midland, TX](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-contact-at-smc-oil-in-midland-tx/81814)
**Author:** [@Stalrobe12](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Stalrobe12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 1:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-contact-at-smc-oil-in-midland-tx/81814 "2025-06-06T01:55:11Z")
Hi, all - My sister and I recently inherited land and mineral rights in Ward County, Texas. We have been attempting to update our ownership information with SMC Oil in Midland, but keep getting stonewalled by the person… --- ## [Vickery energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vickery-energy/81208)
**Author:** [@Marion1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Marion1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vickery-energy/81208 "2025-06-06T01:53:52Z")
Vickery Energy is in West Virginia (Marion & Wetzel County area) wanting to lease Oil and Gas Rights. Just looking for insight if they are a company to sign with. --- ## [Money in suspense with Contango/Pakenergy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/money-in-suspense-with-contango-pakenergy/81791)
**Author:** [@tjb71](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/tjb71)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/money-in-suspense-with-contango-pakenergy/81791 "2025-06-05T21:05:40Z")
Hey everyone! I need some insight on how to go about getting Contango to pay me the money they have in suspense. I have no clue how much it is. I only know they contacted us about money being held in suspense for my late… --- ## [I need help to get back my mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-help-to-get-back-my-mineral-rights/81779)
**Author:** [@Joseph55](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joseph55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/i-need-help-to-get-back-my-mineral-rights/81779 "2025-06-05T17:59:52Z")
I sold my land amount $27,000, but I retained my mineral rights that was 9 months ago. That time I signed the deed I was on my vulnerable moments as I was evicted. I read the deed and signed it in the lawyer office toget… --- ## [Looking for information on a lot my father bought in 2020](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-information-on-a-lot-my-father-bought-in-2020/81269)
**Author:** [@b0724](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/b0724)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-information-on-a-lot-my-father-bought-in-2020/81269 "2025-06-05T14:21:59Z")
Hello, my dad randomly gave me what looks like paperwork for 20 acres in Blue Quail II, units 514, tract 29, Section 28, Block 39, Survey PSL, acres 20. Any information would be great. --- ## [Oil and Gas Royalty Rights of Deceased Relative](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-royalty-rights-of-deceased-relative/81774)
**Author:** [@Aattaway](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Aattaway)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-and-gas-royalty-rights-of-deceased-relative/81774 "2025-06-04T23:56:08Z")
My wife received a letter from Royalty Company offering to purchase royalty interest in Mitchell and Scurry Counties, Texas. They specified the Sections and Block numbers in their letter. I suspect that these were either… --- ## [Suggested Counter for Antero](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suggested-counter-for-antero/81498)
**Author:** [@UncleJed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/UncleJed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/suggested-counter-for-antero/81498 "2025-06-04T23:43:54Z")
We received a lease offer from Antero and countered with 1.) 20% royalty on all oil, gas, and NGLs (actually was trying to get 18%) 2.) No Post Production Costs 3.) $4000/acre bonus 4.) Reduce the term of the lease from … --- ## [Washington County Property Tax 2025 Assessment](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/washington-county-property-tax-2025-assessment/81692)
**Author:** [@Tomas\_Brussard](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tomas_Brussard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/washington-county-property-tax-2025-assessment/81692 "2025-06-04T20:25:24Z")
Received 2025 property tax assessments for 8 mineral interests in Washington County. 6 of 8 had 20% increases in assessed value despite reductions in production and oil prices in 2024. 4 of these wells extend into Fayett… --- ## [Powell BD 1H update & question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/powell-bd-1h-update-question/81785)
**Author:** [@Rd\_Y](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Rd_Y)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/powell-bd-1h-update-question/81785 "2025-06-04T19:34:57Z")
Is anyone else here still waiting on Division Orders for the Powell well RRC 297833? We received a tax appraisal form for Powell BD 1H Lease: 32925 from Leon County A.D. but have yet to receive D.O. from Comstock. --- ## [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… --- ## [Inheritance Issues](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inheritance-issues/81105)
**Author:** [@RouthlessE](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RouthlessE)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/inheritance-issues/81105 "2025-06-04T16:37:02Z")
In 2020 my grandad died and left my father minerals in several counties in Texas and a couple in New Mexico. It took a couple years to finalize the estate. All division orders went through that we know. Last March Dad di… --- ## [Solar plant New Mexico deal for mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/solar-plant-new-mexico-deal-for-mineral-rights/81737)
**Author:** [@J\_Joyce](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/J_Joyce)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/solar-plant-new-mexico-deal-for-mineral-rights/81737 "2025-06-04T16:13:12Z")
We received a letter from a landman representing a large Solar company that is planning a solar farm in Lea County, New Mexico. Between four family members, we own all the mineral rights in one section (640 acres). We h… --- ## [Mitsui Permit API 42-161-34870](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mitsui-permit-api-42-161-34870/81650)
**Author:** [@jas24](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jas24)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mitsui-permit-api-42-161-34870/81650 "2025-06-04T13:46:51Z")
This is a survey where we hold unleased interest. We are included in the Knowles unit. What should we expect in communication on this well? We have received many offers to purchase. --- ## [We just bought some property in Louisiana and feel like we have been short changed](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/we-just-bought-some-property-in-louisiana-and-feel-like-we-have-been-short-changed/81724)
**Author:** [@RodnReelgirl](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RodnReelgirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/we-just-bought-some-property-in-louisiana-and-feel-like-we-have-been-short-changed/81724 "2025-06-04T10:48:12Z")
We went to the closing and signed the paperwork under a title company rep. Later we find out the mineral rights were not included. Do we have any recourse? --- ## [Operator not recognizing Legal mineral owners](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-not-recognizing-legal-mineral-owners/81767)
**Author:** [@Mnrcompany](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mnrcompany)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/operator-not-recognizing-legal-mineral-owners/81767 "2025-06-04T01:45:29Z")
Hello. Looking for considerable advice. --- ## [How can I find Mineral Rights and Values](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-i-find-mineral-rights-and-values/80793)
**Author:** [@becky1](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/becky1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-can-i-find-mineral-rights-and-values/80793 "2025-06-04T01:43:32Z")
Good afternoon. I am at my wits end. I have spent the last 2 weeks trying to locate my father’s mineral rights and I have found nothing except heartache and phone tag. My father recently passed. He lived in Oregon, I liv… --- ## [5/29/2025 Leasing Update](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/5-29-2025-leasing-update/81665)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Herrington](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Alan_Herrington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/5-29-2025-leasing-update/81665 "2025-06-04T01:42:04Z")
Based on documents recorded through May 29 in the Anderson County Deed Records, here is a summary of leasing activity for Comstock, Vanna (leasing for Mitsui), and Drake Exploration (leasing for Expand): Comstock Comst… [Previous page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md?page=77) [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md?page=79)