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Michigan land ownership affects who can negotiate and sign an oil and gas lease
Published on January 25, 2013
How real estate is owned affects who has the right to negotiate an oil and gas lease. This article looks at joint tenants, divided separate ownership, tenants in common, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporate ownership. -
Compulsory pooling: How the unleased mineral owner gets paid
Published on January 24, 2013
Receiving a cost-free royalty and treatment as a working interest owner are some of the benefits that mineral rights owners should understand. -
December 2012 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter available
Published on January 23, 2013
The most recent issue (Dec. 2012) of the landowner Oil and Gas newsletter is now available online through Michigan State University Extension. -
Sustainable tourism engages destinations and people in green travel
Published on January 8, 2013
By implementing simple waste reduction and energy-saving strategies, tourism industry businesses can contribute to sustainability. -
Green gifting: Simple acts keep winter “green”
Published on January 8, 2013
Green gift giving means shopping used, re-gifting, giving back, consuming less, unplugging and being mindful. -
Michigan oil and gas development: 2012 in review
Published on December 31, 2012
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity will likely end up at a similar level as last year, but interest still remains in the state’s potential going into 2013. -
An oil and gas lease is the marketing plan for your hydrocarbons
Published on December 27, 2012
The oil and gas lease should be considered as the marketing plan for a mineral owner’s hydrocarbons. -
Fruit growers and landowners faced with oil and gas leasing decisions
Published on December 21, 2012
Fruit growers and landowners are encouraged to understand the implications and negotiation options of the granting clause and the Mother Hubbard clause prior to signing an oil and gas lease. -
Compulsory pooling: How the unleased mineral owner gets paid
Published on December 18, 2012
A compulsory pooling order from the Supervisor of Wells is not a lease. It is a mandate that certain acreage owned by an unleased mineral owner must become part of a drilling unit permit. -
Why pay to heat escaping air?
Published on December 18, 2012
Learn basic ways to tighten, insulate and ventilate a home.