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What Is a Division Order? A Simple Guide for Mineral Owners If you just received a division order and you're not sure what it means, don’t worry. You're definitely not the only one. These documents can look confusing at first glance, especially if you're new to owning mineral rights or this is your first producing well. The good news is that a division order usually shows up when a well is producing and the operator is preparing to start royalty payments. That’s a big milestone.  Before you sign anything, it's important to understand what you're looking at and[...]

DUC Wells Explained: Mineral Owner Guide If you own mineral rights, you may have heard the term “DUC well” and wondered what it means for you. DUC stands for “drilled but uncompleted.” In simple terms, it is a well that has already been drilled into the ground but has not yet been finished and brought into production. For mineral owners, this stage is a big deal. A DUC well usually represents one of the highest points of value your minerals will ever reach. The operator has already invested heavily by drilling the well, which means the chance of[...]

Oil and Gas Permits: A Mineral Owner’s Guide If you’ve heard there’s a permit filed on your mineral rights, or you’re just trying to understand what that even means, you’re in the right place. A drilling permit is one of the strongest signs that an operator is planning to drill. It’s a big step forward in the development process, and it can have a major impact on the value of your mineral rights. For many owners, this is the first real indication that activity is headed their way. But what exactly is a permit? How do you know[...]

Decline Curves Explained: A Guide for Mineral Owners Decline curves are one of the most important concepts in oil and gas, but also one of the least understood by mineral owners. A decline curve shows how oil and gas production from a well naturally falls over time. At first, new wells generate strong royalty checks, but those high numbers almost always come down quickly as production drops. For mineral owners, understanding decline curves is essential. They explain why royalty income changes from month to month and also play a major role in how buyers calculate what your minerals[...]

Mineral Rights in Wyoming If you own mineral rights in Wyoming, you might be wondering what they’re actually worth and what you can do with them. Whether you inherited them years ago or recently started receiving lease offers, it’s not always easy to figure out the best way to manage mineral rights. Wyoming has a long history of oil and gas production. With major activity in places like the Powder River Basin and Green River Basin, the state continues to be a hotspot for energy companies. That’s good news for mineral owners, but it also means there’s a[...]