The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands

Welcome to The Mineral Rights Podcast! I'm here to help you to make the most out of your oil and gas mineral rights and royalty interests. From the latest mineral rights news to featured guests, get the knowledge and resources you need to manage your minerals and royalties.

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  Episode #351

  MRP 351: Orphan Wells Update: State-by-State Results From Federal Funding

  Sep 24, 202630 min

  Congress set aside about $4.7 billion to plug abandoned oil and gas wells, but by the end of 2025 only about 40% of it had gone out, and states had plugged just over 10,000 of the roughly 140,000 documented orphan wells. In this update, Justin Williams and I look at the results state by state, whether the money was well spent, and what you can do if an orphan well is on or near your minerals. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com .

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  Episode #350

  What Happens to Your Mineral Rights in a Divorce? A State-by-State Guide

  Sep 17, 202630 min

  You inherited mineral rights from your grandfather. You live in a different state. Then you get divorced — does your spouse have a claim to those minerals? In this episode, we break down what actually happens to individually owned mineral rights during a divorce, state by state. We cover the difference between community property and equitable distribution states, why Texas and Louisiana treat the exact same royalty check in opposite ways, and why North Dakota doesn't automatically protect inherited minerals the way you'd expect. If you're the steward of a family mineral legacy, this one's worth your full attention. As always, links to resources mentioned on the show can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com . This information is being shared for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.

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  Episode #349

  MRP 349: Listener Questions September 2026

  Sep 10, 202636 min

  This month's mailbag covers a little bit of everything — huge thanks to Phillip, Timothy, Jodi, Joey, Nick, Gretchen, Tom, and Bruce for sending in such thoughtful questions. From splitting water revenue with the state of Texas, to operators who've gone quiet, to why natural gas prices in Texas aren't reacting to overseas supply shocks, this episode is packed with practical answers for real situations mineral owners are facing today. Be sure to check out the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com for additional resources.

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  Episode #348

  MRP 348: Mineral Rights News September 2026

  Sep 3, 202626 min

  Oil prices that can't make up their mind, a tribe finally getting the green light to run its own energy business after a 20-year wait, and some of the biggest names in oil and gas quietly writing billion-dollar checks on a technology that doesn't even exist yet commercially, that's what's on the table this month. In this episode, Justin and I break down the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's landmark agreement with the Department of the Interior, dig into why oil keeps swinging up and down (and what that's doing to everything from your grocery bill to your royalty check), unpack why Chevron, Shell, Equinor, and other majors are betting big on nuclear fusion, and close out with the latest rig count numbers, which tell a more optimistic story than the weekly headline suggests. As always, links to the articles discussed in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com .

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  Episode #346

  MRP 346: Listener Questions August 2026

  Aug 20, 202629 min

  Can an adopted grandchild inherit mineral rights the same way a biological grandchild can? Will your Permian Basin lease ever see a second bench developed, or is one horizontal target all you're going to get? And why does the number on your royalty check almost never match the production volume you pulled from the state's own database? This month's listener questions episode tackles all three, plus a practical walkthrough of how operators are stacking benches in the Permian and what that means for the long-term value of your minerals. Whether you're trying to untangle an inheritance question, decide between a working interest and a royalty interest, or just make sense of the numbers on your check, this episode is here to help you get you unstuck. As always, you can find links to additional resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com .

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