You own the mineral rights to your California real estate, and as neighboring areas discover oil beneath them, you have begun to think about whether you may want to explore the idea of a well on your property. However, according to InsideClimateNews.org, a recent...
The basics of a joint operating agreement
When planning oil and gas transactions in California, many companies, government entities and individuals consider joint operating agreements. According to Chron.com, this type of operational partnership allows them to contribute manpower or other resources to an...
Reviewing some other reasons for oil and gas disputes
We have covered a number of different reasons why oil and gas disputes arise. However, it is vital to bear in mind that there are many other issues that can result in an oil and gas dispute. If you do business in California, these disputes can be very contentious and...
Are mineral rights part of the property your family inherited?
You and your siblings inherited some real estate in California, and you want to buy their portion of the land from them. The energy industry development in nearby areas has you hoping that one day you will be able to lease the mineral rights of the property in...
Resolving an internal dispute
If you own an oil and gas company, you might have a plethora of challenges and concerns, some of which have been gone over on this blog. For example, legal action might arise with a competitor or landowner or you could be dealing with legal issues related to...
What research should you do before signing a mineral lease?
Being contacted by someone who wants to lease your California mineral rights can be an exciting moment. However, before you enter into a discussion with that individual or company, there are several things you need to know.According to MineralWeb.com, here are some...