Last year I signed two new leases in Williams and Mountrail counties, ND. My brother also had parcels for the same locations, however, he passed before getting the lease offers. It’s been about a year now and his mineral ownership was recently transferred to me. I have emailed and left VMs to the two landmen that facilitated the leases. Neither one has responded so I’m wondering if I’ve missed a deadline. I’d like to received the bonuses and royalties but am I out of luck? What should I do next?
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The leases grant the right to drill, but the operators do not have to. If you list the section, townships and ranges, we may be able to help with activity. There may be other landmen that are interested.
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Thank you for the information. I want to thank you for being an invaluable resource for many years!
My two remaining unleaded parcels are in Williams County and Mountrail County. There must be some positive speculation as I get frequent offers to purchase.
The two parcels that I own and would like to lease are: Mountrail county township 158 north, Range 92 West, 5th P.M, Section 4: E/2 SW/4, W/2 SE/4
Williams County Township 158 North, Range 102 West, Section 8: SW 1/4, Section 17: NW 1/4
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- Unleased parcels
Mountrail county township 158 north, Range 92 West, 5th P.M, Section 4: E/2 SW/4, W/2 SE/4- I see horizontal wells in that section already.
Silver Hill Energy Nebraska E 158-92-5-29-20MBHX might be just over the border or on the border completed in 2025.
Silver Hill Energy MINNESOTA W 158-92-4-28-1MBHX completed in May 2026.
Silver Hills was leasing in section 4 in the last 24 months. You may have been pooled if you were not already held by production by the Chord well.
Chord Energy Hardy 5892 43-9H completed in 2014. Contact both operators. Start with Chord’s Division Order Department since they have had a well the longest. See if you have missing royalties.
Williams County Township 158 North, Range 102 West, Section 8: SW 1/4, Section 17: NW 1/4. Phoenix Energy and Missouri River Royalty are leasing in those sections. Probably leasing for two section horizontals (if not longer).
Make sure that your correct address and description of acres, plus title info are properly filed in the county courthouses so that land men can find you.
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I’m just now learning about this stuff…with the silver hill Minnesota well being completed in May 2026, does that mean it’s confidential for 6 months or is there a chance we’ll receive royalties in a few months? Thank you.
Generally, it takes about five months for the title work to be done for the Division Order Title Opinion. Then you receive the Division order. Royalties follow that.