The Mineral Owner’s Guide to Lease Negotiations
That lease offer in your mailbox was written by the operator’s lawyers. Here’s how to read it, create leverage, and negotiate the terms that actually matter — from royalty rates to Pugh clauses.
Read the guide →Essential Guides
Understanding Pooling Orders
You received a letter from the OCC about a pooling order. You have 20 days to respond. Here’s what it means and how to protect your interests.
Read guide →Every Type of OCC Filing, Explained
Pooling, spacing, increased density, location exceptions, multi-unit horizontals — what each one means for your minerals.
Read guide →Inherited Mineral Rights: A Complete Guide
What to do when you inherit mineral rights in Oklahoma. From probate to division orders to monitoring production.
Read guide →Division Orders 101: What to Sign and What to Question
When a new well is completed, you’ll receive a division order. Here’s how to verify your interest and avoid common mistakes.
Read guide →How to Navigate the OCC Website
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission website is notoriously hard to use. Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough for mineral owners.
Read guide →How to Audit Your Royalty Checks
Are you being paid correctly? How to cross-reference your royalty statements against OTC production data and division orders.
Read guide →SCOOP & STACK Play Overview for Mineral Owners
What the SCOOP and STACK plays mean for your minerals, which counties are affected, and what kind of activity to expect.
Read guide →Explore by County
View all 77 counties →Live drilling activity, OCC filings, and operator data for every Oklahoma county. Search or click any county to see recent permits, pooling orders, and top operators.
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Pooling Orders
Forced pooling, bonus rates, election options, and response deadlines.
Production & Royalties
Royalty calculations, production reports, audit techniques, and operator payments.
OCC & Regulatory
OCC filing types, docket navigation, spacing orders, and regulatory changes.
Getting Started
Inherited minerals, first-time owners, division orders, and understanding your rights.