YOUR WORKING INTEREST. YOUR OPTIONS.
A working interest can provide the potential for revenue, but it can also come with responsibility for a share of development and operating costs.
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KNOW WHAT YOU OWN
A working interest is an operating interest in oil and gas properties that can include the right to explore, develop and produce hydrocarbons, along with responsibility for a share of development and operating costs, depending on the governing documents and applicable agreements.
Because working interests can involve both potential revenue and ongoing expenses, understanding the specific terms of your interest is important before deciding what to do with it.
Royalty Ridge helps you review the available information surrounding your working interest so you can better understand the ownership structure, production history, expenses, operator activity and other factors that may affect your options.
Get clarity on what you own, how your interest is structured and what responsibilities may come with it.
Look at production, costs, operator activity and the terms that may affect your working interest.
Get information about your options without being required to sell.
Our team reviews the available information to help you better understand your interest and available options.
HOW IT WORKS
Provide details such as the property location, ownership information, production records, operating statements or other documents you have available. You don't need to have everything before getting started.
We analyze the available information, including the interest structure, production and revenue, operating costs, operator activity and applicable terms.
We'll review what we find with you, answer your questions and provide the information you need to decide what makes sense for your situation.
FACTORS THAT MATTER
The value of a working interest can depend on more than production alone.
Revenue, operating costs, ownership structure, operator activity, lease terms and the future development of the property can all be relevant when evaluating a working interest.
The size of your working interest and how it is structured in the lease, well or operating agreement.
Historical and current production, along with the revenue associated with the interest.
Your share of development, production and ongoing operating costs can affect the economics of the interest.
Current operations, operator performance and available information about future development.
Key provisions, lease duration, unit configuration and other agreements that may affect your interest.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Get quick answers to the most common questions about selling mineral rights.
A working interest is an interest in an oil and gas property that generally provides the owner with a share of production or revenue while also carrying responsibility for a share of development and operating costs, subject to the applicable agreements.
A working interest generally carries a share of development and operating costs, while a royalty interest generally provides a share of production or proceeds without the same operating-cost responsibility.
Depending on the interest and governing agreements, costs can include expenses associated with drilling, completion, production and ongoing operations.
An evaluation can consider ownership structure, production history, revenue, operating costs, operator activity, lease and unit terms, future development and other relevant information.
Depending on the governing documents and transaction structure, a partial sale may be possible. The specific options depend on the interest and applicable agreements.
Production and revenue can be important factors, but working-interest economics also need to account for the costs and obligations associated with the interest.
The effect of lease expiration depends on the lease, operating agreements and other governing documents. The specific documents should be reviewed before drawing conclusions about the interest.
Helpful information can include operating statements, production statements, leases, joint operating agreements, ownership documents, division orders and operator information.
A sale may have tax consequences that depend on your individual circumstances, including basis, holding period, prior deductions or depletion and how the transaction is structured. A qualified tax professional should review your specific situation. Royalty Ridge’s educational materials also recommend professional tax advice because mineral-related tax treatment is fact-specific.
No. Requesting an evaluation does not obligate you to sell your working interest.
YOUR WORKING INTEREST
Get a clearer look at your working interest, its production and expenses, and the factors that may affect its value before deciding what to do next.
