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The Evolution of Drilling Permits in the Marcellus Since 2020
Drilling permits provide one of the clearest near-term signals of activity in the Marcellus Shale, but they require careful interpretation. A permit reflects…
How To Use Shale Navigator For Mineral Purchase Due Diligence
Buying mineral rights can create long-term income, but the asset is defined by details that may be difficult to see from a listing or seller’s summary.…
Mapping the Permian’s New Mexico Side: Permits and Leases
The Permian Basin is often discussed as a single oil and gas province, yet its New Mexico side has its own regulatory, ownership, infrastructure, and…
How Takeaway Capacity Shapes Haynesville Drilling Rates
Haynesville drilling economics are closely tied to the ability to move gas from northern Louisiana and East Texas to premium markets. When gathering systems,…
Compare Lease Offers Across Operators With Map-Based Research
Lease offers rarely arrive in a format that makes direct comparison easy. One operator may present a large signing bonus with a shorter primary term, while…
Understanding the Seven-Day Free Trial Data Access
Evaluating shale development opportunities often requires several data sources at once. A drilling permit may indicate activity, but property ownership,…
The Role of Public Land in Western Shale Play Development
Public land has shaped the pace, geography, and economics of shale development across the American West. Federal and state acreage can contain significant oil…
Spotting Abandoned Wells on a Property Map
Abandoned oil and gas wells can affect property value, mineral-rights negotiations, environmental reviews, and future development plans. A well symbol on a…
Title transfers in shale regions: A landman’s field guide
A title transfer in a shale region is rarely a simple change of ownership in a county index. A single tract may carry separate surface, mineral, royalty,…
Mapping The Anadarko Basin’s Horizontal Drilling Expansion
The Anadarko Basin has become one of the most active shale regions in the central United States, extending across western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, and…


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