Introduction In today’s fast-moving oil and gas market, companies must constantly balance growth opportunities with operational risk and capital efficiency. For many operators and investors, holding non-operated working interests can tie up valuable resources while providing limited control over development timing or costs. Selling those positions can free capital for [...]
Deciding whether to sell mineral rights has never been a simple choice — and in 2025, the decision is more complex than ever. With commodity prices shifting, operators adjusting drilling activity, and basin-level demand changing month to month, mineral owners are left asking: Is now the right time to sell? [...]
Selling oil and gas assets is rarely a straightforward process, but when those assets span across multiple states, the complexity increases dramatically. Each jurisdiction comes with its own rules, regulations, and title requirements. For mineral and royalty owners, private equity groups, and operators preparing a package for market, failing to [...]
The market for non-operated working interests (non-op) and overriding royalty interests (ORRI) has seen significant momentum across major U.S. basins like the Permian, Bakken, Eagle Ford, and DJ. These assets continue to attract attention from mid-sized buyers, private equity groups, and aggregators, creating opportunities for passive holders to capture strong [...]
An inside look at acquisition criteria from energy companies targeting $5M–$300M packages If you’re a mineral rights, royalty, or working interest owner with assets valued between $5 million and $300 million, you operate in a competitive middle-market segment. This is a space where mid-sized oil and gas buyers—including private equity-backed [...]
Asset acquisition and divestiture (A&D) activity in 2025 reflects a more disciplined, targeted approach among upstream companies across the U.S. Mid-sized operators, non-op holders, and mineral owners active in the Permian, Williston, and Powder River Basins are adjusting strategies in response to shifting capital flows, development priorities, and pricing pressures. [...]
When it comes to divesting producing or undeveloped operated assets, timing and preparation can make the difference between a competitive sale and a missed opportunity. In today’s dynamic energy market, mid-sized operators seeking to sell assets—whether to realign capital, exit a basin, or consolidate operations—need more than just willing buyers. [...]
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas highlights a turning point in the U.S. oil and gas sector. In its latest quarterly survey of more than 130 oil and gas executives, nearly half indicated plans to reduce drilling activity in 2025 (Axios, August 2025). This shift in [...]
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the energy markets, you’ve probably noticed something interesting: natural gas is getting a lot more attention. For those of us with mineral, royalty, or working interests—especially in the U.S.—this shift is more than just a headline. It has real implications for how our [...]
In the complex world of oil and gas transactions, one document often sparks confusion yet carries significant weight in investment decisions—the Authorization for Expenditure, or AFE. Whether you’re a seasoned operator, a mineral rights owner, or a prospective buyer of working interests, understanding what an AFE entails is crucial to [...]
