FAQ
Q: Why lease your land and mineral interests?
A: We know that the United States will become the single biggest producer of oil within a few short years. And we know that shale oil/gas is starting to become more of a viable option, with the United States once again leading the way. It’s an exciting time to be a landowner. Energy firms are paying you for the permission to use your land to drill for oil and gas. And the demand for your land is only going to increase over time. Sovereign Natural Resources, Inc. is here to help you get the best deal on your oil and gas investment. We bridge the gap between the energy firms and landowners.
Q: What is a Courtesy Consulting Agreement?
A: Sovereign’s Courtesy Consulting Agreement is our way to keep the terms and conditions of the lease negotiation process open, until enough acreage is warranted to achieve the most favorable terms for the landowner. What makes it a Courtesy Consulting Agreement is that our services outlined in the agreement are free of charge to our landowners.
Q: Do I have to sign a lease if you bring me an offer?
A: No you do not. You have the final say on any terms and conditions. You are in control during the entire process, you decide who you lease your property to and under what conditions. We market your minerals as a group but everyone signs individually.
Q: How much per acre are you paying? / What will the royalty of the lease be?
A: There are no set prices or percentages that come with our services. Getting our landowners the best terms possible is our priority. We work for you, and it is our job to negotiate the best terms on your behalf.
Q: What provisions/clauses protect me as a land or mineral owner?
A: Sovereign works to deliver a lease to you containing the most favorable terms. A few provisions and or clauses we work to get in your lease
Q: How much will it cost me? or What is the price of your services?
A: Our services are provided to you as a courtesy. There is no fee for our services. Companies providing similar services often engage you through an overreaching marketing agreement. These marketing agreements may take as much as 15% of your lease bonus or selling price. Sovereign is comprised of a network of Energy Professionals who take pride in working on behalf of our landowners while generating work for themselves.
Q: Can I negotiate with other oil companies after I sign a Courtesy Consulting Agreement with Sovereign?
A: No, Sovereign will represent you exclusively. This ensures the integrity of the negotiations process, since our goal is to not only get you a lease, but to get you the most favorable terms. We work for you, and it is our job to negotiate the best terms possible on your behalf.
Q: What are the benefits of signing a Sovereign’s Courtesy Consulting Agreement, over an Oil & Gas Lease?
A: Quite simply, we have all heard about someone just like you signing a lease, only to find out that someone else within their community got a better deal. Our Courtesy Consulting Agreement makes this far less likely to happen to you, as we are able to leverage the acreage of the community to provide you the most favorable terms up front.
Q: I have a coal mining lease, how does that affect my Oil and Gas leasing opportunities?
A: Sovereign’s field of expertise is Oil and Gas, and our agreement does not include coal or other minerals. In most states, natural resource companies work together to produce their respective mineral holdings.