The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the Biden administration's new tax on methane emissions from oil and gas operations, raising important questions for royalty owners about potential impacts on their royalty payments in the form of additional post-production deductions. And while this rule may get overturned by the GOP majority in the house, in the meantime operators may still need to report emissions for 2024.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this week's episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

Natural gas currently trades at a massive discount to crude oil based on its energy content. While oil has been hovering at around $70 per barrel, natural gas trades at just over $3 per thousand cubic feet (mcf). We talk about how this pricing disconnect is creating opportunities as two major new demand sources emerge: AI data centers requiring reliable power and innovative gas-to-liquid technologies that can convert natural gas directly into gasoline and other fuels.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we answer listener questions from Candido, @kidcurry4107, and Kent about royalty deed scams and how to make sure a seller owns what they say they own, forced pooling and becoming a non-consenting mineral owner, how to download offset well data and perform due diligence on an investment, and how to determine interest on late payments.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month’s Mineral Rights News episode, we cover the launch of a tokenized mineral rights investment platform called "Elmnts" on the Solana protocol, the latest advancements in the Southwest Arkansas lithium project, what Trump winning the election could mean for the oil and gas markets, plus the rig count!

As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

When you grant a portion of your royalty right to someone without granting any of the other rights, you are granting what is called a Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI). It does not “participate” in the ability to receive bonus payment or delay rentals, or the executive rights. A Non-Participating Royalty Interest or NPRI allows the owner to receive a portion of the royalty payments from any oil and gas that is sold but does not give them the right to lease the associated mineral rights. In this episode, we dive into the world of NPRI's and the difference between "floating" and "fixed" NPRI's and what you need to know if you own an NPRI or if you own mineral rights that are burdened by an NPRI.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this episode, we answer listener questions from Joyce, Steve, Bruce, Lydia, Sandra, Gary, and Sandra from strategies for minimizing taxes on royalty income, different ways to invest in mineral rights, including using 1031 exchanges, and guidance on calculating ownership interests and royalty payments. We also touch on the intricacies of negotiating oil and gas leases, tracking down mineral rights ownership, and managing inherited mineral interests.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-261-mineral-rights-news-october-2024/In this month's news episode, we discuss two major stories about the Arkansas lithium extraction boom, a man is caught stealing royalties from a mineral owner, OPEC's forecast on the phasing out of oil, and the latest rig count!

As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com

In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak-peak of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) convention in Houston from October 16-19, 2024 where you'll get the chance to meet Matt and network with other like-minded mineral & royalty owners.

This annual event offers mineral and royalty owners a unique opportunity to network, learn from industry experts, and stay updated on the latest trends and issues affecting their interests. The convention features a mix of educational sessions, covering topics from basic mineral ownership to advanced industry trends, as well as opportunities for professional certifications and valuable networking.

Links to the special discount codes and to register for the event can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.