I have a tiny (.43333) acreage that is in the Bakken Oil Field of ND. Hess sent over a lease: 20% royalty, Pugh Clause added but no budging on Post Production Deductions. Is going ‘non consent’ really that big of nightmare as far as taxes go? It is likely that multiple wells will be on the pad. Clearly the lease is the best option for the Oil Company. I like the idea of getting the 16% royalty off the bat and then after years of payoff… getting my 100% interest back. I spoke to a lawyer and he along with his comrades said that I should go with ‘No Consent’. Any thoughts?