With increased pressure for greater oil production and new sources of clean energy, opportunities to invest in the oil and gas industry are on the rise. Finding new sources of oil and gas as well as people willing to put their money on the line are important to the oil and gas business.
Oil companies need investors to fund research, the development of new technologies and the search for new sources of oil and gas. Property owners benefit from the search for energy as well.
Farmers and other landowners sell mineral rights to oil companies and earn royalties from minerals found on their property. This is good for the landowner and for oil and gas businesses.
Oil and gas information will:
- Provide opportunities for investing in big oil.
- Educate potential oil and gas investment firms.
- Encourage oil exploration and new refinement capabilities.
- Provide opportunities for landowners to receive royalties from oil and gas rights.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find opportunities to invest in big oil
Don't assume that investing in oil is for those already known in the business or the wealthy. Check out investment opportunities on big oil websites and through oil and gas investment firms.
I recommend: Start with
Exxon Mobil’s website for a great way to begin your search for investment opportunities. Visit
Marathon Oil for more investment opportunity information.
Use experienced oil and gas financing firms for investment opportunities
Many financial institutions deal exclusively with oil and gas investments. These financial institutions fund research and development of alternative fuel sources by recruiting investors.
I recommend: TGO Permian, LLC is a Texas oil and gas company specializing in exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas prospects in petroleum rich areas. Try
Fossil Oil and Gas for more investment opportunities.
Finance your own oil and gas project through big oil investment firms
Oil and gas financing is important for ongoing research in the oil and gas industry. All businesses connected with the industry need information on funding sources for projects related to drilling, new sources of oil and new trends in refinement.
I recommend: Jones Day is a full service oil and gas finance company specializing in both investment opportunities for individuals and financing of oil and gas projects and research.
Emerging Markets Financial International provides evaluation, structuring, funding and market strategies for your oil and gas project.
Sell oil and gas rights to oil companies for royalty payments
Investing isn't the only way to make money from oil and gas. Oil companies are constantly looking for new sources and drilling locations. Land owners retain ownership of their land while being paid for any oil and gas found.
I recommend: Use an experienced oil and gas lawyer to help you sell your mineral rights. Contact the
American Bar Association for help locating a certified oil and gas attorney in your area.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Never sell oil and gas rights without the proper legal representation. Careful wording of all documents related to property are necessary to secure ownership and how property deeds and mineral rights pass to family members.
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