In this episode, we dive into the controversial plans to store nuclear waste in America's busiest oil field, the Permian Basin. Did you know that there is already an existing nuclear waste storage facility that has been operating for 25 years on the New Mexico side of the Permian? We discuss the pros and cons of this proposed facility and why several oil & gas companies are opposed to the plan.

As always, links to the resources and articles mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.

As a royalty interest owner, you need to be on the lookout for a new type of deceptive scam that's been making the rounds - the "term royalty deed" scheme. This tricky tactic is preying on unsuspecting mineral owners, so it's crucial to understand how it works so you don't fall victim.

Experts in the mineral rights space have been sounding the alarm on this scam, which involves a particular unscrupulous landman acquiring what appears to be a simple one-year "term royalty assignment" from mineral owners. However, the fine print in these agreements is where the deception lies. Listen to learn more.

As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at mineralrightspodcast.com.

In this month’s Mineral Rights News episode, we discuss the controversial expansion of the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, a bipartisan bill that aims to speed up approval of new energy projects, and the surprising forced Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings against a gas operator in East Texas, plus the rig count!

As always, links to the articles and resources mentioned in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com.