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Insights

Best Practices for Verifying Ownership Data in Shale Regions
Ownership data in shale regions can determine whether a lease opportunity is commercially useful, legally accessible, or too uncertain to justify further…
Exploring the Utica Shale: Key Counties and Recent Permits
The Utica Shale is one of the most important natural gas and liquids-producing formations in the eastern United States. Beneath large areas of Ohio,…
How Natural Gas Prices Shape Shale Drilling Activity
Natural gas prices influence shale development at nearly every stage, from lease acquisition and well permitting to completion schedules and production…
How to Spot Undeveloped Mineral Rights on Our Interactive Map
Undeveloped mineral rights can be valuable, but they are rarely identified by a single map layer. The strongest prospects emerge when available acreage,…
Comparing Haynesville And Eagle Ford Lease Bonus Offers
Lease bonus negotiations in the Haynesville and Eagle Ford rarely come down to a single headline dollar amount. A strong offer reflects the location of the…
Why Permian Basin Drilling Permits Are Surging Now
The Permian Basin remains the center of US oil and gas activity, stretching across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Its combination of prolific shale…
A Landman’s Guide to Tracking Expiring Lease Options
Lease options can create valuable flexibility for an oil and gas operator, but that flexibility has a deadline. An option may preserve the right to extend a…
Estimating Marcellus Mineral Value From Property Boundaries
Estimating the value of mineral rights in the Marcellus Shale begins with a deceptively simple question: how many acres are actually included in the tract? A…
What Your Lease Offer Data Really Means for Landowners
A lease offer can look simple: a company proposes a signing bonus, a royalty percentage, and a term in exchange for the right to explore or produce oil and gas…
Pipeline Capacity And Shale Gas Development
Pipeline infrastructure is a central factor in the commercial life of a shale gas project. A productive well can generate strong volumes, yet its value may be…


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