# Vector Energy Partners
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338
**Category:** Houston County, TX
**Created:** [September 9, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338 "2026-09-09T13:18:24Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@lauren54](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lauren54)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/1 "2026-09-09T13:18:24Z")
I just signed a lease with Expand Energy for 41 acres in Joseph Walling Survey. I did use an O&G attorney, so I got much more than the initial offer. Now, I just received a life-changing offer from Vector Energy Partners. I obviously can’t accept it, since that would be a breach of contract with Expand. Since I have no heirs, selling makes sense at my age. Should I contact the Expand landman and offer to sell to Expand, and see if they can match Vector’s offer? Has anyone had a similar situation? How did you deal with it? Thanks much in advance.
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### Author:  [@mellis](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mellis)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/2 "2026-09-09T14:43:47Z")
We have minerals in the same survey. Ours were leased by Drake Exploration who were representing Expand. In paragraph 13 of our lease, it stated that if we had an offer to purchase our minerals, we were required to notify Drake/Expand of the offer. We would provide them with the terms of the offer. They would then have 15 business days to either match the offer or decline to match the offer. If they declined to match the offer, we could sell to the other Party. It’s my understanding from talking with others that they typically decline to match the offer. Either way, if you want to sell your minerals, it appears you have the opportunity to do so. I would definitely work with an attorney to discuss this and review any Purchase Sale Agreement(PSA) prior to signing it.
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### Author:  [@lucas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lucas)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/3 "2026-09-09T15:42:30Z")
@lauren54 One correction: selling leased minerals is not a breach. The lease runs with the land, and the buyer takes your place under it, which is exactly why Vector wants it now. The only thing that can stop the sale is a clause like the one mellis described, so read your lease for a notice or matching right before you call anyone. And a life-changing number from one buyer means at least one more would pay it. Does your Expand lease have that paragraph?
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### Author:  [@lauren54](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lauren54)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/4 "2026-09-09T15:59:41Z")
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@lauren54](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lauren54)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/5 "2026-09-09T16:02:26Z")
Thankfully, it does say Expand has first right of refusal per se.
And, you’re right, I have now at least 3 companies vying for the sale. Feel like I’m in the proverbial catbird seat! 😊
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/6 "2026-09-09T16:57:39Z")
Before you are too quick to sell, having multiple offers implies that drilling may be coming soon. Ask Expand what their drilling timeline is and see if that fits into your timeline of getting an amount now versus waiting a year or so and getting royalties instead.
Also talk with your account or estate planning attorney as a life altering sale may trigger capital gains tax which you need to plan for. You also can choose to sell some, keep some or sell all or sell none.
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### Author:  [@Mineral\_Owner5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_Owner5)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/8 "2026-09-09T21:55:51Z")
There are several mineral buyers using a Ft.Worth, Texas address trying to buy minerals in Expands Bossier/Haynesville deep gas play in the northern part of Houston County. Vector & Pelican are the two. I suspect they have inside information from within Expand. Use extreme caution.
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### Author:  [@RLH](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/RLH)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/9 "2026-09-09T21:57:33Z")
Ms. Barnes and the others are offering excellent advice. Move slowly and deliberately because, as you are now aware, you hold all of the cards.
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### Author:  [@lauren54](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lauren54)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/10 "2026-09-09T22:13:36Z")
Thank you for your sage advice. I have been considering ways to at least split the payment between this year and the next to avoid onerous taxation.
Ive never hired a CPA for anything but a business, but I think it’s time to do so for personal taxes. Any suggestions/names would be most appreciated.
Thanks
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/11 "2026-09-09T22:18:44Z")
If you have used a CPA for business before, then you can use them or another firm again. This is a real property issue and is business! They will be able to give you insight on your tax situation.
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### Author:  [@Mineral\_Owner5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_Owner5)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/12 "2026-09-09T23:34:08Z")
All legal fees related to this are deductible. Don’t get this wrong. 👍👍
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### Author:  [@djwhitbey](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/djwhitbey)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/13 "2026-09-10T12:50:36Z")
What O&G attorney did you use? I’ve contacted several with no response. Thank you.
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### Author:  [@lucas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lucas)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/14 "2026-09-10T14:39:43Z")
Glad the clause is there. It changes how you run this, though. A matching right makes the other buyers shade their bids, because they know Expand can take the deal at the last minute. So collect all three offers in writing with a deadline before Expand hears anything, and send them only the best one. Martha’s timing point is the other half: ask Expand where you sit on their drilling schedule before deciding how much to sell. Are the three offers close to each other?
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### Author:  [@JA\_OWNER](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JA_OWNER)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/15 "2026-09-10T15:07:00Z")
I would also suggest using the offers against each other before you submit the highest offer to expand! You don’t have to disclose to the first two companies what each has offered. Let them know you’ve had exceedingly high offers and that you’re giving a window of opportunity for the highest offer they would provide before you decide which one you will take. We did this on our last lease and it increased our bonus and royalty percentage immensely.
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### Author:  [@Mineral\_Owner5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mineral_Owner5)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/16 "2026-09-10T16:13:31Z")
Try Daughtry Law Firm in Houston Texas. I’ve seen their work. They represent only mineral owners. They have have had dealings with Expands Brokers. Good Luck
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### Author:  [@lauren54](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lauren54)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/17 "2026-09-10T17:53:50Z")
Quick question. Can the landman on my lease answer the question about drilling? If not, what dept at Expand should I call? Thanks!
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### Author:  [@M\_Barnes](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/M_Barnes)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/18 "2026-09-10T18:02:28Z")
Drilling timing depends upon the depth of info that the landman has. Some contract ones know nothing about schedules. Internal company landmen may comment, but often are not allowed to do so.
As a general rule, offers to buy are often calculated on a certain number of years of payout around three to five years discounted for the time value of money. Some companies only buy existing production and some companies give a slight uptick for coming production if the permits are in line of sight. They buyers intend to make a profit off of their purchases. If you have time to wait and have heirs or charities that might inherit, it is likely that you would make more from the royalties on one of more wells than on a buyout. There is risk on both sides of the equation and an answer depends upon your personal situation. Good to get wise counsel before making a decision.
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### Author:  [@MKS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MKS)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/19 "2026-09-10T22:41:02Z")
mineral rights in Kerr Survey .
I am in same position, no heirs, and with offer to lease from Drake/Expand and offer to buy from Vector. I signed lease, but have not cashed the Drake/Expand check.
Appreciate all these responses.
Thank you kindly!
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### Author:  [@lauren54](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lauren54)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/20 "2026-09-10T22:42:08Z")
Thanks to all for your responses. As of end of business day today, I have been contacted by now four companies: Sparrow Creek, Vector, eight Row, and Doxa. I have made them aware that I have been getting texts and calls all day about this. I have put them off till sometime tomorrow after giving them the exact NMA, of which I have 100% ownership, and percent royalties. The top offers so far have been about $5000/acre. Again, I have no heirs and am 70, so selling makes sense to me.
Any thoughts any of you have on the offer per acre as well as which company you would consider first would be most helpful.
Thanks again, Everyone.
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### Author:  [@mineralowner77](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mineralowner77)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vector-energy-partners/89338/21 "2026-09-10T22:50:10Z")
Yes, I would say 5k is the highest offer (Vector) on letter seen yet for minerals in this area, for now…
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