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We specialize in helping mineral owners understand, value, monetize mineral rights assets, and maximize royalty income.
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At Phoenix Energy, we take a unique approach to mineral rights acquisitions:
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We start by understanding your specific situation and goals.
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Expert analysis of mineral rights via advanced geological & financial models.
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We present you with a competitive offer based on our thorough assessment.
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Our team handles all the paperwork and legal considerations, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
here's why mineral owners choose to sell
Selling or leasing your mineral rights can be a smart way to access cash and simplify your finances.
Mineral markets are unpredictable, with fluctuating prices and production levels. Selling locks in current value, while leasing gives mineral owners income without the volatility of waiting on royalty checks.
Selling your mineral rights provides a lump sum upfront, perfect if you need immediate funds. Leasing your mineral rights offers a way to earn income through regular royalty payments while retaining ownership of your mineral rights.
Selling offers a straightforward way to transfer wealth without burdening heirs. Leasing can create a steady income stream, with the flexibility to pass mineral rights to loved ones.
Managing mineral rights can be complex, from leases to taxes. Selling removes this responsibility, while leasing allows mineral owners to partner with experts who handle production and management, reducing your involvement.
With high demand and favorable market conditions in the oil and gas industry, it’s a great time to sell or lease mineral rights. Selling allows for reinvestment and simplifies estate planning, while leasing provides ongoing income and flexibility to retain ownership and pass rights to heirs.
Retaining mineral rights often involves managing leases, negotiating royalties, tracking payments, and addressing legal or regulatory issues. Selling eliminates this administrative hassle.
“I recently sold my mineral rights to Phoenix Capital Group. I was a little unsure initially, but very quickly became comfortable working with Tom Kruk and Kit of Phoenix Capital...
“When Chris contacted me about selling my mineral rights, I wasn’t sure at first. I knew nothing about Phoenix Capital, but it seemed different from the companies and people who...
“My name is Janette Traurig. I have a very large family who inherited mineral rights from our grandfather. After several years of work to probate five generations to prove our...
“I recently did business with Phoenix Capital Group and I have to say it was an incredible and very personalized experience. Initially, I was a little worried about selling my...
“Recently Phoenix Capital Group purchased my North Dakota Mineral Rights. This had been a learning experience working with Tom Kruk in this process. It was a pleasure to quickly determine...
“My wife and I have owned the mineral rights under our property for 27 years. Leasing did not bring us significant returns, so when Phoenix Capital Group contacted us about...
“I know very little about oil leases but thanks to you patiently guiding us through the sale of my mineral rights inherited from Grandfather Arnold, I was at loss about...
Our family was fortunate to acquire mineral rights on a property in the North Dakota Oil Basin. We have seen minor profits from these rights over the years and, as...
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As a leading oil and gas non-operated working interest enterprise, we are able to assume a degree of additional risk that most mineral owners are unwilling or unable to take on. The strength of our oil and gas development portfolio allows us (and our clients) to reap the rewards of this valuable yet volatile asset class.
By taking a working interest in wells, we are doing more than simply leasing your acreage – we take on all the risks associated with the investment rather than simply collecting royalties.
In many cases, the answer is yes. If you have inherited a portion of an estate’s mineral rights you can sell or lease this to a 3rd party without the consent of other heirs. An exception to this is when you and others are named as equal trustees in a family estate.
Absolutely. When you sell already-leased mineral rights to a third party, they simply assume the terms of the existing lease.
You are under no obligation to sell your mineral rights in their entirety. In many cases, people opt to sell or lease a portion of the mineral rights and maintain ownership of the rest.
Phoenix Capital Group focuses on Mineral Interest, Leasehold Interest, Overriding Royalty Interests, and Perpetual Royalty Interests. For more information on these terms, click here or schedule a free consutation.
There can be. As mentioned above, the proceeds from a mineral rights sale will be taxed as capital gains rather than ordinary income. Compared to the taxes on royalties, sale proceeds are taxed at a much lower rate. Another potential tax advantage is the ability to make a strategically planned installment sale and/or defer payments.
An installment sale allows you to sell an asset and receive payments spread across subsequent years. This IRS-approved tactic allows you to strategically claim capital gains taxes across multiple tax years while also collecting interest on the deferred portions of the sale.
The specific timeframe varies on a case-by-case basis, but the answer is always ‘not forever’. Oil production declines steeply at the start of a well’s life and then continues to slowly decline. Eventually, the cost of extraction will be greater than the value of the minerals.
We launched Phoenix Operating, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix Energy (formerly Phoenix Capital Group), in 2023. Phoenix Operating controls drilling operations on select acreage in the Williston, Powder River, and DJ Basins
