Good news for landowners looking to make extra income: your land is already storing carbon and you can sell those carbon credits for cash!

For most people, it’s no surprise that Texas leads the nation in oil and gas production. According to LandGate’s data, Texas produced 1.8 million barrels of oil in 2022, where the second state, North Dakota, produced a quarter of that. All of the other states combined have less oil and gas production than Texas alone.

When the COVID pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn caused the oil and gas market to plummet, one Texas family (among thousands) watched their land’s most valuable asset—the mineral interests—become almost worthless. But their story, thanks to patience and expert assistance had a happy ending.

The United States’ drive to transition its economy to run on 100-percent renewable energy has made impressive strides. Since 2010, the share of U.S. power that is generated from renewable sources has more than doubled to 18 percent of all electricity consumption.

“Carbon neutral” and “net zero goals” are often thrown around in conversations about energy, but what does it actually mean for the lands of America? How many acres will be required for  each state to achieve zero-carbon emission?

A carbon credit is a tradable commodity, like a stock, that represents one ton of carbon dioxide that has either been removed from the atmosphere or has been avoided being released into the atmosphere.

The best way to optimize your mineral rights is to list them on a competitive marketplace. By listing your royalties for sale, you can create a competitive situation, receive multiple offers, and feel confident you are getting the best price.

Property owners are asking questions about storing CO2 underground in pore space. They are confused and they have the right to be. Here are answers.

Do you want to know how much the mineral rights on your Colorado land are worth? Reference a comprehensive guide below to understand what mineral rights are, how to obtain them, and how to estimate their value.

The amount of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) released globally increased 6% in 2021 to 36.3 billion tons, as reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA)*. For power plants that will continue to use coal and natural gas, carbon capture and storage will help to mitigate CO2 emissions.