The more liquefied natural gas that is exported around the world, the better it is for those selling mineral rights, royalties, and leases in the United States.  In this regard, the recent good news is that Angola has shipped its first load of liquefied natural gas.  Chevron (NYSE: CVX), the American oil giant, is leading the effort. Read more »

 For those looking to sell mineral rights, royalties, and leases,United States Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, wrote a very compelling op-ed in The Washington Post on why American gas exports should be expedited.  In his June 16 piece, ""Why We Should Speed US Natural Gas Exports," Barrasso wrote that,  "...the United States continues to slow-walk approval for natural gas exports. Read more »

 "Are Natural Gas Cars Next" was the headline for a Wall Street Journal article by Chester Dawson.  In his Journal piece, Mr. Dawson reported how America's Natural Gas Alliance, a trade association, is looking to "showcase half a dozen natural-gas-powered vehicles, including a BMWX3 SUV and a Ford Mustang coupe in an effort to drum up interest in use of the fuel in passenger cars." Read more »

American oil production is now at record levels, resulting in a bull market for mineral rights, royalties, and leases.  Natural gas output as soared also, according to an article in The Wall Street Journal by Keith Johnson and Russel Gold   Read more »

There is much to be said for selling at the top and buying into future growth and income, particularly when it is for assets that have done well like oil and natural gas mineral rights, royalties, and leases. Another asset that has done very well is Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), which was spun off from Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) last year. Read more »

 For those looking to sell oil and natural gas mineral rights, leases, and royalties, there is not a better time, according to a just released report from the US Department of Energy. Read more »

Things did not end well for Aubrey McClendon at Chesapeake Energy, the oil and gas giant that he once headed.  But recognizing the potential in the oil and natural market, he is returning...in full force, hoping for billions to back his new efforts. That is a very positive sign for those looking to sell oil and natural gas mineral rights, leases, and royalties. Read more »

Things did not end well for Aubrey McClendon at Chesapeake Energy, the oil and gas giant that he once headed.  But recognizing the potential in the oil and natural market, he is returning...in full force, hoping for billions to back his new efforts. That is a very positive sign for those looking to sell oil and natural gas mineral rights, leases, and royalties. Read more »

While global stock are off for the last six weeks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the week up more than 200 points today thanks to a strong jobs report in the United States.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 22% since November.  Much of that is due to an improving US economy, which is bullish for those looking to sell natural gas and oil assets.

As the chart below shows, it has been strong year for natural gas with the exchange traded fund for the industry (NYSE: UNG) up sharply. Read more »

The stock exchanges have taken a beaten in recent market action due to rising interest rates.  As a result, investors are fleeing stocks for other assets.  That could increase investor interest in oil and natural gas mineral rights, leases and royalties. Read more »