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Inherited Minerals and Royalties: What Every Heir Should Know

There are responsibilities heirs should be aware of to be able to master the habits of responsible mineral rights ownership. If you have inherited minerals and royalties, or are considering passing down interests to your heirs, this article will help you to understand what to expect and how to manage your interests effectively from the start.

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How Do You Inherit Mineral And Royalty Rights?

A lot of my clients are recipients of oil and gas interests unknowingly and they typically find out they own interests only once they start to receive phone calls and letters in the mail from mineral buyers wanting to buy them! It’s funny how life can surprise us, isn’t it?  So, How Did They Actually […]

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Assessing and Valuing Mineral Rights: A Guide to Mineral and Royalty Appraisals

Mineral rights are not just legal entitlements; they are opportunities to harness the value beneath your land. Understanding the potential of these rights is the first step toward unlocking their true value. We specialize in appraising and managing these unique assets, ensuring that you are fully informed and ready to make the best decisions for […]

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Special Report: Oil And Gas Outlook & Impact On US Mineral And Royalty Owners

Lately, I’ve been getting asked, “What’s going on with oil and gas?” and “What should I do with my minerals and royalties?” When I hear these questions, I have to look at it from a multi-faceted perspective that is politically driven, both nationally and globally, and with technical and fundamental research and analysis because I […]

Maximize Your Investment With 1031 Exchanges

1031 exchanges are a smart way for owners of minerals and royalties to delay paying capital gains tax on property sales. This IRS rule lets you put off paying taxes when you trade mineral or royalty interests for other “like” properties that qualify. At Venergy Momentum, which has an A+ rating with the Better Business […]

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Empowering Your Mineral And Royalty Interests 

I’m Kyle D. Venema, the founder of Venergy Momentum Oil and Gas. Founded in 2014, we specialize in  oil and gas mineral and royalty education and consulting for land, mineral, royalty and non-op working interest owners within key regions, including the South Texas Eagle Ford Shale, Austin Chalk, Haynesville Shale, and the Permian Basin. Our […]

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What’s the Difference Between Mineral Rights and Royalty Rights?

Surface Rights, Mineral Rights, Royalty Rights, and Working Interest. These terms are becoming more prevalent in our day and age and starting to gain a lot more attention, especially by venture capitalists and institutional, private, and passive investors looking for a safe place to invest with a minimal amount of risk. These terms are often […]

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“My minerals have been in my family for generations, I’m hesitant to sell.”

I talk to a lot of mineral and royalty owners who feel conflicted when it comes to selling their interests. They have been conditioned to feel as though they should be kept forever and it would be a mistake to sell them. “Never sell your minerals” is just not good advice anymore, especially when you: […]

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Do I really need an appraisal?

Drew is a new owner of minerals and royalties in Karnes County and told me he has heard conflicting stories about whether an appraisal is necessary and wanted to set the record straight on what he should do. I explained to him that first, there are two types of appraisals – Current and Retrospective. Current […]

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How do I know if the offers I’m getting are good?

Roger contacted me to discuss the numerous phone calls he was receiving for his mineral interests in Midland County that he has owned for almost four years. This wasn’t the first time he’s been contacted by a mineral buyer but it’s the first time in a long time he’s been contacted to buy his interests. […]