The state’s draft policy on flaring of natural gas may be delayed until the January 2012 meeting of the State Board of Land Commissioners.

“We still have some work to do on it,” said Ryan Lance, director of the Office of State Lands and Investments.

The draft originally was scheduled to go before the state board, which includes the governor and the other four elected state officials, next month. Read more »

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. today September 9, 2011 announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Royalties, Inc, has filed preliminary proxy statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) related to proposed mergers between SWR and six partnerships of which SWR is the general partner (the “Public Partnerships”). Read more »

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Every day across America, mineral owners are contacted with oil leasing or gas leasing proposals regarding their oil and gas mineral interests. Unfortunately many of them don’t do their homework and miss available opportunities. However, those willing to do a little homework can maximize the benefits from their mineral ownership by employing these tips.

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