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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Non-Surface oil and gas lease?
A: An oil and gas lease is a contract allowing for the development of the natural resources under your property.
Q: How do I find out of I own the oil and gas rights to my property?
A: Each state has different laws governing oil and gas ownership, if you are uncertain about your ownership, please contact us at
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Q: What is a signing bonus?
A: A signing bonus is money recieved from signing an oil and gas lease up front. Signing bonuses are payed to the owner of the minerals on a property upon signing a lease or within 45-60 banking days depending on the completion of title. Signing bonuses are generally calculated on a per acre amount.
Q: What is a royalty?
A: Royalty is money payed after a producing natural gas well gets drilled and the producing gas gets sold to market for distribution. The amount of royalty a property owner can expect is based on a percentage caculated by acreage, production, and the market price of natural gas.
Q: Why do my royalty payments vary?
A: Oil & gas production and oil & gas prices vary from month to month. Thus, variations in volume and the market price of natural gas will cause fluctuations in your royalty checks.
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