Oil & Gas Guides

Practical guides for landmen, mineral owners, and oil & gas professionals. No fluff.

Texas Oil Production 2026 — Trends, Data & Outlook

Basin-level analysis of Texas crude oil production, rig counts, operator trends, and where the industry is headed.

March 15, 2026

Best Counties in the Permian Basin for Oil & Gas 2026

Data-driven ranking of Permian Basin counties by well performance, operator activity, and remaining inventory.

March 12, 2026

Best Enverus Alternative for Independent Landmen 2026

Affordable oil and gas data platforms for independent landmen who do not need a $20K/year subscription.

March 10, 2026

Free Oil & Gas Data Sources — Every Public Database You Need

Comprehensive directory of free well data, production data, and mapping tools from state and federal agencies.

March 8, 2026

Net Revenue Interest (NRI) Explained — Calculator & Examples

How to calculate NRI with real examples. Working interest vs NRI, pooling effects, and common mistakes.

March 5, 2026

How to Run Title in Texas — A Landman's Guide

Step-by-step process for running title, from the courthouse to the runsheet. Deed records, RRC data, and more.

March 1, 2026

Decline Curve Analysis for Oil & Gas Wells — Beginner's Guide

Understand exponential, hyperbolic, and harmonic decline. EUR estimation and practical applications.

February 25, 2026

Understanding Texas Drilling Permits — RRC Guide

How to read W-1 permits, track new permit filings, and understand the RRC permitting process.

February 20, 2026

Midland Basin vs Delaware Basin — Key Differences

Geological differences, well performance, operators, and target formations across the two Permian sub-basins.

February 18, 2026

Texas Railroad Commission Data — Complete Guide to Free Downloads

Every major RRC data source explained. Online queries, bulk downloads, GIS data, and what the RRC does not cover.

February 15, 2026

Gulf of Mexico Offshore Well Data — BOEM & BSEE Guide

Navigating federal offshore data sources for GOM wells. BOEM lease data, BSEE well records, and production data.

February 12, 2026

Wolfcamp Formation Production Data & Well Performance

Wolfcamp type curves, IP rates, decline profiles, and performance comparison across the Midland and Delaware basins.

February 8, 2026

Oil & Gas Spacing Units in Texas — What Landmen Need to Know

RRC spacing rules, horizontal well density, Rule 37 exceptions, and how spacing affects pooling and title work.

February 5, 2026

Permian Basin Well Data — Where to Find It and How to Use It

Guide to finding reliable Permian Basin well data. RRC sources, New Mexico OCD, and what to look for in the data.

February 1, 2026

How to Value Mineral Rights in Texas

Income approach, comparable sales, rules of thumb, and common valuation mistakes for Texas mineral interests.

January 30, 2026

Chain of Title in Oil and Gas — How to Build a Runsheet

Step-by-step guide to building a chain of title runsheet. Deed research, interest calculations, and common issues.

January 25, 2026

Eagle Ford Shale Well Data & Production Trends 2026

Eagle Ford production trends, top operators, county analysis, and where the play stands in 2026.

January 20, 2026

How to Read an Oil and Gas Lease — Key Terms Explained

Habendum clause, royalty terms, pooling, Pugh clause, shut-in provisions, and other essential lease concepts.

January 15, 2026

How to Research Mineral Rights Ownership in Texas

County clerk records, GLO, CAD, RRC data — how to trace mineral ownership across multiple sources.

January 10, 2026

What is a Landman? Career Guide & Tools

Career overview for oil and gas landmen. Daily responsibilities, specializations, salary ranges, and essential tools.

January 5, 2026