What is Royalty Interest?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/21/2014
- Oil and Gas
Before investing time, money and resources into the extraction and development of oil and gas, the chief responsibility of those involved should be researching ownership of the land in question. Specifically, overall revenue generated from ...
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What is Surface Interest?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/19/2014
- Oil and Gas
For oil, gas, and title companies, as well as anyone else involved in the extraction and refinement of natural resources, thorough research of estate ownership is essential. Before delving into the implications of surface interest ...
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Happy National Surveyors Week from CourthouseDirect.com
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/17/2014
- Surveying
We know how important surveyors are to the oil and gas, real estate and land title industries, so we’re proudly celebrating National Surveyors Week.
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What is A Mineral Interest?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/14/2014
- Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry is an ever-changing business that requires dedication and discipline. For many professionals who work within its ecosystem, it also requires familiarity with the sometimes-formidable terms that inform its bylaws ...
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The Different Types of Oil & Gas Land Professionals
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/12/2014
- Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry relies on thousands of hardworking, experienced professionals to ensure that pre-drilling and exploration activities go off with minimal interruption. While many observers are familiar with the role of the landman, ...
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Facing Competition in the Oil and Gas Industry
The American oil and gas industry is in the midst of an historic boom. Propelled by several crucial new technologies as well as increasing demand for hydrocarbon products in the developing world, prices haven't meaningfully declined with ...
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Useful Tips for Landing a Job in the Oil and Gas Industry
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/05/2014
- Oil and Gas
Although the U.S. oil and gas industry has enjoyed a secular expansion for much of the past decade, finding a lucrative job in the space isn't as easy as walking into a drilling office or calling up a connection in the industry. However, ...
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5 Tax Tips for Oil and Gas Landmen
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/03/2014
- Finance
Oil and gas landmen often work long, irregular hours to fulfill their duties. While this sub-field generally compensates experienced workers well, there are plenty of drawbacks to it as well. For starters, oil and gas landmen must deal ...
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What is Texas SB873?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/28/2014
- Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry has long been one of the most important drivers of the Texan economy, and the state's regulatory framework is notoriously sensitive to its needs. In many cases, Texas State Legislature bills live or die by the ...
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Life Tenancy and The Open Mines Doctrine: What You Need to Know
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/24/2014
- Legal
In Texas, land law is not always as simple as it initially appears. One issue that vexes landmen, legal professionals and landowners alike is the matter of life tenancy. Although the granting of so-called "life estates" is not as common as ...
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