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Welcome to The Mineral Rights Podcast! I'm here to help you to make the most out of your oil and gas mineral rights and royalty interests. From the latest mineral rights news to featured guests, get the knowledge and resources you need to manage your minerals and royalties.
The place to explore Unmanned Solutions to real world Industrial problems! Curious about how to start using Drones as a tool at your Industrial site? Learn with us, through interviews with Experts, Manufacturers, Service Providers, and others who have it figured out.
Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers over 245 million surface acres and over 700 million acres of federal minerals in the United States? The interesting thing is that private mineral rights can be pooled with federal or state mineral rights when spacing units are formed. Learn how you can find out if this might apply to…
Water is becoming an ever more important commodity, especially in the Western United States. In this episode, we dive in to the world of water rights (sorry, I couldn't resist ;). From the different systems that govern water rights across the country, to whether or not they can be bought or sold, to the similarities and differences between water ri…
In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for January 2021, we talk about aggressive energy policies from Washington, drilling falls to new lows, and North Face gets blasted for refusing jacket order for oil and gas service company. U.S. shale should be worried about ‘very aggressive’ policies coming from Washington, energy secretary says…
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MRP 86: The Most Impactful Podcast Episodes of 2020
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Wondering what you missed on the Mineral Rights podcast in 2020? Here are Matt and Justin's picks for the most impactful podcast episodes of 2020. Despite the challenges we faced in 2020, we’ve had some amazing guests and covered some high-impact topics this year and so we are going to share a few clips from some of our favorite and most useful epi…
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MRP 85: Probate and Marketable Title with Attorney Richard Winblad
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What do Groucho Marx and James Dean have in common? Also, did you know that Bing Crosby (yes the same White Christmas Bing Crosby) owned mineral rights in Grady County, Oklahoma? Today's guest, attorney Richard Winblad, tells us these fun and interesting stories and more. You may recognize Richard's name from the Mineral Rights Forum as he is a fre…
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MRP 84: The Top 6 Things that Affect the Value of Mineral Rights and Royalties
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The value of your mineral rights to you is what is most important. We may have a connection with our mineral rights since they have been handed down within our families for generations. That said, there are several factors that can impact the value of your mineral rights and royalties. In this episode, we break down the top 6 biggest factors that i…
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MRP 83: Saltwater Disposal Well Agreements
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Water management is big business in unconventional oil & gas fields. Today we talk about produced water and things to consider if you are approached to sell or lease your land for a saltwater disposal well (aka SWD well). This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or legal advice. Show notes can be fou…
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MRP 82: Mineral Rights News December 2020
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In this month’s mineral rights news episode for December 2020: Court: 118-year-old document gives Anadarko mineral rights to Lincoln County land Dueling Dinosaurs Find Scientific Community, Despite Near Fossilization Of Legal Case Sen. Heinrich wants to protect the Pecos watershed from future mining Colorado Has A Brand New Set Of Oil And Gas Rules…
This week is part two of our 2020 listener questions series where we answer questions submitted by Jonna, Kevin, Marla, and Sean. If you haven't listen to part one yet, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 80 as well. Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who submitted a question. If you have a question about your minerals or royalties,…
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MRP 80: Listener Questions for 2020 - Part One
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In this episode, we shout out listeners who left a review on Apple Podcasts and we answer the questions that were submitted by Butch, Gregg, Frank, and Ken via email. In fact, we had so many questions in the backlog that we had to split this into two episodes. Stay tuned for Part Two next week! Thanks again to everyone who left a review or who subm…
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MRP 79: Mineral Rights News November 2020
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In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for November 2020, we talk a novel technology that addresses renewable energy storage issues, peak oil demand after COVID, the latest mergers of U.S. shale producers, and why the recent Texas Railroad Commission election was so important An $11 trillion global hydrogen energy boom is coming. Here’…
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MRP 78: How to Sell Your Mineral Rights or Royalties For The Highest Price
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Selling your mineral rights? Here's what you need to know about how to sell your minerals or royalties to get the highest price possible from a sale or lease and the three primary ways this can be done. This is a deep dive into the 4th tip that we covered in Episode 70 about what to know if you are thinking about selling your minerals or royalties.…
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MRP 77: How a Fracking Ban on Federal Lands Could Affect Mineral Owners
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In this episode, we do a deeper dive on the issue of a fracking ban on federal lands that Joe Biden has talked about implementing if he gets elected president in 2020. To help you understand what this might mean for the value of your mineral rights and for the future royalties that you might receive, we look at what it would mean for the oil & gas …
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MRP 76: Leasing Mineral Rights for Mining Potash and Other Critical Minerals
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When you read about the coming transition to renewable energy, critical minerals may not be the first thing that comes to mind. That said, these minerals are critical (pun intended) for the "renewable" energy infrastructure being touted by some politicians. From solar panels and wind turbines to electric vehicles and the large quantities of batteri…
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MRP 75: Overview of the SCOOP, STACK, and MERGE Plays in Oklahoma
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In this episode, we provide an overview of key facts about the SCOOP, STACK, and MERGE Play in the Anadarko Basin in Oklahoma. This is the fifth episode in our series about the major producing oil and gas basins and plays in the US. Please let us know if you have any requests on a particular area that you would like us to cover. We covered the Perm…
In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for October 2020, we talk about the first presidential debate and the candidate's energy policies and the trouble that is brewing in Colorado around increased setbacks from oil & gas facilities: Bigger setbacks, other regs get preliminary COGCC approval | Colorado Cattlemen's Association criticize…
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MRP 73: Alex Epstein and The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
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The 2020 presidential election is looking to have a big impact on energy policy in the United States. When it comes to energy and the environment and being able to understand both the positive and negative effects, it is important to look at the data in an objective manner. And this is exactly where this week's guest comes in. Alex Epstein is a phi…
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MRP 72: What You Should Know About Post-Production Costs
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Post-production costs are important for royalty owners to understand because they can result in a significant deduction from your oil or natural gas royalty check. In this episode, we talk about what they are, what you need to know, about post-production costs, an extreme example and why a cost-free oil and gas lease is so valuable, and steps you c…
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MRP 71: Mineral Rights News September 2020
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In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for September 2020: Family's win in mineral rights dispute may lead to similar lawsuits against North Dakota | Three men accused of mineral rights, royalties diversion scam | Investment Firm Pays Occidental $1.33 Billion For Wyoming Lands, Mineral Rights As always, you can go to mineralrightspodca…
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MRP 70: 5 Tips if You Are Thinking About Selling Mineral Rights
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Have you been thinking about selling your mineral rights or royalties but are not sure where to start? If so, then you are in luck because that is exactly what today's episode is about. You can find the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com/episode70 There you will find the link to download my free cheat sheet with the important details behind the…
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MRP 69: Tim Pawul with the Oil & Gas Council & Host of the Minerals & Royalties Podcast
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I'm extremely excited to welcome Tim Pawul with the Oil & Gas Council and the host of the Minerals & Royalties Podcast to our show. His podcast features interviews with some of the leading CEOs & Investors in the minerals & royalties space with the ultimate purpose to educate investors on the space, thus equipping them with the knowledge base neede…
In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for August 2020: ND Supreme Court rejects challenge to law that would return mineral rights the state had claimed under Lake Sakakawea | BP built its business on oil and gas. Now climate change is taking it apart | Mineral rights owner Fortis Minerals withdraws estimated $400 million IPO As always…
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MRP 67: Estate Planning and Mineral Rights
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This week we talk about estate planning and mineral rights with attorney Ben Kinney with the Kinney Law Office. There are so many useful tips that we talk about during this episode that I'm sure this will end up as one of our most popular episodes yet. If this episode is helpful, all that I ask is to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or w…
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MRP 66: Dormant Mineral Rights. Do Mineral Rights Expire?
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Justin and I talk about when mineral rights are considered dormant, why this can be an issue, and what states have enacted statutes to address this. Given the decrease in activity across the US due to low commodity prices, it is likely that more acreage will fall into this category. Listen now to find out what you need to do to protect your interes…
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MRP 65: Behind the Scenes on a Drilling Rig and Why Quality Matters
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I'm really excited about this week's episode because we have two really interesting guests lined up for you. Kyle Chambers and Joey Falbo with Texas Quality Assurance LLC join Justin and I to teach us about quality management and why everyone needs to know what it is. In fact, Kyle and his wife Darci host a podcast called the #QualityMatters Podcas…
In this episode we provide a summary of the Appalachian Basin located in New York, Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Learn about the geology, history, the major operators who are drilling in the Marcellus and Utica Shales, and what the future may hold for this area if you have minerals or royalties here or are looking to invest in the …
In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for July 2020: Colorado land board won't bid on Occidental's massive land, mineral rights sale | Exxon Mobil Resists Write-Downs as Oil, Gas Prices Plummet | Fracking trailblazer Chesapeake Energy becomes the biggest oil and gas bankruptcy of the pandemic As always, you can go to mineralrightspodc…
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MRP 62: Oil and Gas Company Bankruptcy Update and a Creative Alternative
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In this episode, we give an update of a few of the notable companies that have filed bankruptcy in 2020 and where we will likely end up when it is all said and done. We also do a deep dive on the recent Extraction Oil and Gas bankruptcy, and give our prediction on three additional companies that we think will also file bankruptcy in 2020. Finally, …
In this month's Mineral Rights Podcast news episode for June 2020: Oil, gas companies not alone: Mineral rights owners facing squeeze from industry downturn | Tribe responds to Interior Department’s river mineral rights opinion | Wind Energy Investment To Overtake Oil & Gas In 2022 In Europe As always, you can go to mineralrightspodcast.com to find…
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MRP 60: Oil & Gas Title Opinions with Attorney Liana Jones
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This week Justin Williams and I speak with Liana Jones, an attorney with Lear & Lear, PLLC, to help us understand the ins and outs of title opinions. We discuss everything you need to know about title opinions including, the role of the title attorney, why operators need title opinions, the types of title opinions that are relevant to oil and gas, …
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Digital Capabilities - Automation - NOV Live International
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Join us now as we speak with Tony Pink, Vice President of Technology - Wellbore Technologies, as he discusses digital capabilities with a focus on automation.By NOV, Inc.
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Pursuit Tektonic Drill Bit Series - NOV Live International
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Join us now as we speak with Bob Sherwood, Drill Bit Specialist, as he discusses the Pursuit Tektonic™ Drill Bit Series. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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SWIT (Seabox Technology) - NOV Live International
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Join us now as we speak with Torbjorn Hegdal, Business Development Manager, as he discusses the SWIT subsea water treatment technology. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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PFT Topside Solutions - NOV Live International
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Join us now as we speak with Rune Fantoft, Senior Vice President - Wellstream Processing, as he discusses Process and Flow Technologies Topside Solutions. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
Join us now as we speak with Rium Johnson, Chief Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental Officer, as she discusses perspectives on NOV's environmental, social, and governance. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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Directional Drilling Packages - NOV Live International
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Join us now as we speak with Zack Todd, North America Business Development Manager for Rotary Steerable Systems, as he discusses directional drilling packages. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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SABRE Shale Shaker - NOV Live International
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Join us in this replay episode as we speak with Federico Mezzatesta, Sr. Director - Shakers and Screens, as he discusses the SABRE™ shale shaker. for more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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PFT Early Production Facility Offering - NOV Live International
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Join us now as we speak with Rune Fantoft, Senior Vice President Wellstream Processing, as he discusses the Process and Flow Technologies Early Production Facility Offering. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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Drill Pipe: Common Questions and Challenges - NOV Live International
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Join us and listen in as we speak with Russ Moncrief, Technical Support Engineer, as he discusses common questions and challenges regarding drill pipe and drill stem accessories. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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Rotary Steerable Systems - NOV Live International
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Listen in as we have a discussion with Kirby Wedewer, Product Line Director - RSS, as he speaks on developments within rotary steerable systems at NOV. For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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NOV and Technology - NOV Live International
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We had a great discussion with David Reid, CTO and CMO at NOV, on space, digital transformation, and perspectives on growth in the technical community. Replay available to listen to now! For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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FracMaxx and QuickLatch - NOV Live International
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Our first show of Day 3, Neil Kennedy, Product Line Director - Flowline, joined us to discuss the FracMaxx and QuickLatch system. Replay available now! for more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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MAX Track and Trace - NOV Live International
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For our last live show of Day 2 of NOV Live International, we spoke with Lydia Brantley, Director - Business Development, about MAX Track and Trace, a new RFID-powered asset-tracking software offering from NOV. For more info, visit nov.com #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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Aftermarket Upgrades - NOV Live international
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We had an insightful conversation with Lindsy Sallee, VP Aftermarket Business Development, and Zack Stewart, Sales Director - Offshore, where we discussed NOV's Aftermarket offerings and support services. Replay available now! For more information, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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BPS (Burst Port System) - NOV Live International
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We spoke with Aju Abraham, Global Research and Development Director, on production stimulation and the BPS (Burst Port System). You can listen the show now! For more info, visit nov.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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GustoMSC Chela Crane - NOV Live International
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We had a great show with Rutger Baan, Sales Director with GustoMSC, where we discussed the GustoMSC Chela Crane. For more information, visit gustomsc.com. #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
Join us as we speak with Bob Cowan, Product Line Director - Pressure Control and Subsea Systems, as he discusses NOV's 20K BOP technology. For more info, visit nov.com #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
Want to re-listen to our live show with Andy McKenzie, NOV's Engineering Director of Robotics and New Product Development? It's available now! We discussed an innovative and novel approach to operational efficiency and safety on the rig floor using robotics. You don't want to miss out on this great conversation. For more info, visit nov.com #NOVLiv…
Listen in to a replay of our live show where we talk to Carl Fehres and Tim Williamson on the NOV MAX Platform, our industrial data platform. For more info, visit nov.com #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.
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PowerBlade Kinetic Energy Recovery System - NOV Live International
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We kicked off NOV Live International with a great interview from Product Line Manager Oddbjorn Falkgjerdet to discuss the revolutionary PowerBlade™ Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Listen in to the audio of our conversation. For more info, visit nov.com #NOVLiveInternationalBy NOV, Inc.