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Learn about the potential benefits of investing in oil and gas royalties & how it differs from direct investments (working interest) in oil & gas projects.

The depletion allowance for oil and gas is a US tax provision for businesses engaged in extraction to recover some of their capital investment through deductions.

Tangible Drilling Costs (TDC) are expenses associated with the physical aspects of drilling for oil & natural gas. Learn about TDCs & their tax treatment.

Explore intangible drilling costs and their role in the oil and gas industry. Learn how these costs and their tax treatment can impact your investment.

Explore the world of upstream midstream downstream in oil and gas. Learn about the distinct activities in each sector and the importance of their roles.

How to find out who owns the mineral rights of a property in Texas involves a combination of research & accessing public records from a variety of sources.

Direct oil and gas investments offer unique tax deductions for 2025 that can help accredited investors reduce their overall taxable income for the year.

The value of mineral rights in Texas can vary widely based on a range of factors including location, the type of minerals, market prices, lease terms, & more.

The top oil producing countries in 2022 based on crude oil production only (not other petroleum liquids) – the top 8 countries ranked highest to lowest.

Keeping track of crude oil prices is enough to drive you crazy, but what determines crude oil prices? Here are some of the key factors that determine pricing.