Services We Provide
FIELD LANDWORK
RAS, Inc. and its associates have successfully acquired thousands of oil and gas leases, options, and permits.
Leasehold Take-offs:
We have conducted hundreds of leasehold take-offs to assist clients in evaluating potential prospective areas for acquiring oil and gas leases.
Lease Options and Seismic Options:
Our firm has secured numerous lease options, including seismic options covering hundreds of thousands of acres.
Seismic Permitting:
We have extensive experience in 2D and 3D seismic permitting, including coordinating surface access and negotiating surface damages associated with seismic operations.
Leasing Activities:
Our leasing activities, spanning hundreds of thousands of acres, have included:
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Townsite plays;
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Trend buys;
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Underground gas storage projects;
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Leases from court-appointed receivers for absentee mineral owners;
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Leases from guardians, trustees, executors, and administrators;
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Leases from federal, state, county, and municipal governments, universities, and independent school districts.
Our personnel are proficient in conducting detailed analyses, negotiation, and drafting of all lease provisions and related agreements.
Lease Purchase Reports:
Soape is justifiably proud of the completeness and accuracy of its lease purchase reports and the supporting documentation provided to clients. While often imitated by our competitors, the high quality of these report packages is seldom duplicated.
Regulatory and Governmental Expertise:
Our firm is well-versed in the records of regulatory governmental and quasi-governmental agencies as they pertain to the acquisition, exploration, development, and management of oil and gas properties.
Railroad Commission of Texas:
Our personnel have prepared and assisted in preparing numerous forms, reports, and applications for the Railroad Commission of Texas, including those under Rules 5, 9, and 37, as well as contingency plans under Rule 36 for public alerting following the accidental release of hydrogen sulfide. We are also familiar with the Commission's well and production records, having prepared numerous reports detailing well operations and production history for our clients.
Unit Designations and Developed Acreage Designations:
We have assisted many clients in preparing recordable documentation for pooled unit designations and developed/retained acreage designations. Additionally, we have prepared and acquired production sharing agreements and consent-to-pool agreements on behalf of our clients.
Easements and Rights-of-Way:
Clients frequently request our assistance in obtaining necessary documents for road and pipeline easements and rights-of-way, working closely with their surface and production personnel.
Mineral Liens and Mechanics Liens:
Our firm collaborates closely with attorneys and their service provider clients to research and provide the required leasehold ownership and well information needed to file Mineral Liens and Mechanics Liens in accordance with state statutes.
FIELD LANDWORK
RAS, Inc. and its associates are well versed in all facets of field landwork.
Leasehold Take-offs:
We have conducted hundreds of leasehold take-offs to assist clients in evaluating potential prospective areas for acquiring oil and gas leases.
Lease Options and Seismic Options:
Our firm has secured numerous lease options, including seismic options covering hundreds of thousands of acres.
Seismic Permitting:
We have extensive experience in 2D and 3D seismic permitting, including coordinating surface access and negotiating surface damages associated with seismic operations.
Leasing Activities:
Our leasing activities, spanning hundreds of thousands of acres, have included:
-
Townsite plays;
-
Trend buys;
-
Underground gas storage projects;
-
Leases from court-appointed receivers for absentee mineral owners;
-
Leases from guardians, trustees, executors, and administrators;
-
Leases from federal, state, county, municipal governments, universities, and independent school districts.
Our personnel are proficient in conducting detailed analyses, negotiation, and drafting of all lease provisions and related agreements.
Lease Purchase Reports:
RAS, Inc. is justifiably proud of the completeness and accuracy of its lease purchase reports and the supporting documentation provided to clients. While often imitated by our competitors, the high quality of these report packages is seldom duplicated.
Regulatory and Governmental Expertise:
Our firm is proficient in the records of regulatory governmental and quasi-governmental agencies as they pertain to the acquisition, exploration, development, and management of oil and gas properties.
Railroad Commission of Texas:
Our personnel have prepared and assisted in preparing numerous forms, reports, and applications for the Railroad Commission of Texas, including those under Rules 5, 9, and 37, as well as contingency plans under Rule 36 for public alerting following the accidental release of hydrogen sulfide. We are also familiar with the Commission's well and production records, having prepared numerous reports detailing well operations and production history for our clients.
Unit Designations and Developed Acreage Designations:
We have assisted many clients in preparing recordable documentation for pooled unit designations and developed/retained acreage designations. Additionally, we have prepared and acquired production sharing agreements and consent-to-pool agreements on behalf of our clients.
Easements and Rights-of-Way:
Clients frequently request our assistance in obtaining necessary documents for road and pipeline easements and rights-of-way, working closely with their surface and production personnel.
Mineral Liens and Mechanics Liens:
Our firm collaborates closely with attorneys and their service provider clients to research and provide the required leasehold ownership and well information needed to file Mineral Liens and Mechanics Liens in accordance with state statutes.
RAS, Inc. and its associates have successfully acquired thousands of oil and gas leases, options, and permits.
Leasehold Take-offs:
We have conducted hundreds of leasehold take-offs to assist clients in evaluating potential prospective areas for acquiring oil and gas leases.
Lease Options and Seismic Options:
Our firm has secured numerous lease options, including seismic options covering hundreds of thousands of acres.
Seismic Permitting:
We have extensive experience in 2D and 3D seismic permitting, including coordinating surface access and negotiating surface damages associated with seismic operations.
Leasing Activities:
Our leasing activities, spanning hundreds of thousands of acres, have included:
-
Townsite plays;
-
Trend buys;
-
Underground gas storage projects;
-
Leases from court-appointed receivers for absentee mineral owners;
-
Leases from guardians, trustees, executors, and administrators;
-
Leases from federal, state, county, and municipal governments, universities, and independent school districts.
Our personnel are proficient in conducting detailed analyses, negotiation, and drafting of all lease provisions and related agreements.
Lease Purchase Reports:
Soape is justifiably proud of the completeness and accuracy of its lease purchase reports and the supporting documentation provided to clients. While often imitated by our competitors, the high quality of these report packages is seldom duplicated.
Regulatory and Governmental Expertise:
Our firm is well-versed in the records of regulatory governmental and quasi-governmental agencies as they pertain to the acquisition, exploration, development, and management of oil and gas properties.
Railroad Commission of Texas:
Our personnel have prepared and assisted in preparing numerous forms, reports, and applications for the Railroad Commission of Texas, including those under Rules 5, 9, and 37, as well as contingency plans under Rule 36 for public alerting following the accidental release of hydrogen sulfide. We are also familiar with the Commission's well and production records, having prepared numerous reports detailing well operations and production history for our clients.
Unit Designations and Developed Acreage Designations:
We have assisted many clients in preparing recordable documentation for pooled unit designations and developed/retained acreage designations. Additionally, we have prepared and acquired production sharing agreements and consent-to-pool agreements on behalf of our clients.
Easements and Rights-of-Way:
Clients frequently request our assistance in obtaining necessary documents for road and pipeline easements and rights-of-way, working closely with their surface and production personnel.
Mineral Liens and Mechanics Liens:
Our firm collaborates closely with attorneys and their service provider clients to research and provide the required leasehold ownership and well information needed to file Mineral Liens and Mechanics Liens in accordance with state statutes.
RUN SHEETS & CURATIVE
RAS, Inc. has prepared numerous title run sheets for examination by attorneys in rendering original and supplemental drillsite and division order title opinions. Our run sheets are meticulously organized to enable the examining attorney to efficiently review the chain of title, with supporting documents provided in either digital or hard copy formats. Clients receive digital, bookmarked files for easy storage and retrieval.
Title Curative Work:
We work closely with examining attorneys and our clients to resolve any defects discovered in the chain of title. Our team is highly skilled in preparing and obtaining accurate and complete curative documents to satisfy any title defects.
RUN SHEETS & CURATIVE
RAS, Inc. has prepared numerous title run sheets for examination by attorneys in rendering drillsite and division order title opinions. Our run sheets are meticulously organized to enable the examining attorney to efficiently review the chain of title, with supporting documents provided in either digital or hard copy formats. Clients receive digital, bookmarked files for easy storage and retrieval.
Title Curative Work:
We work closely with examining attorneys to resolve any defects discovered in the chain of title. Our team is highly skilled in preparing and obtaining accurate and complete curative documents to satisfy any title defects.
DUE DILIGENCE
RAS, Inc. has conducted due diligence on transactions totaling billions of dollars related to the purchase of both producing and non-producing properties. Our due diligence services for buyers include:
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Reviewing sellers' in-house lease files.
-
Reviewing division order files.
-
Reviewing title opinion files and contract files.
-
Analyzing all pertinent provisions of joint operating agreements, with particular focus on maintenance of uniform interests, consents to assign, and preferential rights to purchase.
-
Reviewing unit designations and agreements.
-
Evaluating farmout agreements and facility lease agreements.
-
Examining relevant public records to verify the interests being purchased and determining whether such interests are subject to liens, lawsuits, unpaid ad valorem taxes, or other encumbrances.
-
Reviewing sellers' well files concerning continuous production, production imbalances, joint interest billing statements, suspended interests, etc.
-
Examining easements, rights of way, and surface use agreements.
Our firm, along with its personnel and associates, is well-versed in the confidentiality and time-sensitive nature of due diligence projects. We work closely with our clients to address these issues, ensuring an efficient and timely closing. Additionally, we often handle the post-closing organization of files for purchased assets, a function we perform with expertise. Our offices are well-equipped and structured for this purpose.
Notable among the due diligence projects in which the firm has been involved are:
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Mitsui E&P USA LLC's acquisition of unconventional natural gas assets in Texas from Sabana, LLC and Vanna, LLC, covering approximately 46,500 acres.
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Civitas Resources' $2.1 billion acquisition of Vencer Energy.
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Javelin EF, LP (Crescent Energy Co.)’s $250 million acquisition of Western Eagle Ford assets.
-
SilverBow Resources’ $700 million acquisition of Chesapeake assets in South Texas.
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Javelin EF, LP (Crescent Energy Co.)’s $600 million acquisition of SN EF Maverick and Mesquite’s position in South Texas.
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SilverBow Resources’ $354 million acquisition of Sundance Energy’s 39,000 net acres in Atascosa, La Salle, McMullen, and Live Oak Counties.
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SilverBow Resources’ $75 million acquisition of 17,000 net acres in La Salle, McMullen, DeWitt, and Lavaca Counties.
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Vencer Energy, LLC’s $1.4 billion acquisition of properties from Hunt Oil.
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Grit Oil & Gas II LLC’s $300 million acquisition of Endeavor Natural Gas’s San Miguel assets in Dimmit and Maverick Counties.
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Hibernia Resources IV’s acquisition of Midland Basin assets from Revenir Energy.
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Venado Oil & Gas, LLC’s $765 million purchase of a 74,500 net acre position in the Eagle Ford Shale from Cabot Oil & Gas.
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Rosehill Resources, Inc.’s $78 million purchase of acreage in the Delaware Basin.
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Covey Park Energy's acquisition of 90,000 net acres of Haynesville/Bossier shale gas assets in East Texas.
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Covey Park Energy’s $420 million acquisition of EP Energy Corp.’s Haynesville and Bossier shale gas assets in Louisiana and Texas.
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Zarvona Energy’s $105 million acquisition of Anadarko’s East Texas Austin Chalk properties.
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EOG Resources, Inc.'s acquisition of Eagle Ford Shale properties from Yates Energy Corp., et al.
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JGC Energy Development (USA) Inc.'s $67 million purchase of Eagle Ford Shale properties from Tri-Tech Resources.
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Covey Park Energy’s acquisition of 117,826 gross acres and 89,462 net acres of leasehold in the East Texas Basin from Encana Oil and Gas, et al.
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Marubeni Corp.’s $595 million acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico assets from Devon Energy Company.
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Marubeni Corp.’s $1.3 billion acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico properties from Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
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White Marlin Oil and Gas Company's acquisition of Louisiana and Texas properties from Dune Energy, Inc. via bankruptcy court.
Seller's Due Diligence:
Our firm also provides seller's due diligence services, enabling sellers to identify and rectify issues before they are flagged as defects by prospective buyers. We also assist with file organization and setup for property sales.
Private Equity Support:
We assist private equity firms by performing lease and production records audits of selected portfolio companies.
GIS MAPPING
RAS, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of mapping services for both large and small projects. Our team of ESRI Certified GIS Analysts utilize ArcGIS Pro to deliver custom-designed maps tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you need supplemental support for your GIS team or a complete GIS solution, we can assist.
Field Report Integration:
We efficiently convert field reports into actionable information within your map files.
Standard Mapping Services:
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Custom-designed layers to meet your unique needs.
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Research and tracking of leases, well permits, well production records, seismic surface permits, and competitor analysis.
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Automatic alerts for new production, permits, and leases.
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Software and Compatibility:
We use ArcGIS Pro 3.X, QGIS and Mapbox. All files are compatible with various mapping, CAD, and geology software.
Map Maintenance and Delivery:
Maps can be maintained and updated for long-term use, or files can be prepared for your convenience. We offer printed maps as hard copies and/or PDF versions in a wide range of sizes. Additionally, we support your GIS team by providing shapefiles, geodatabases, layer files, and more.
Custom Mapping Solutions:
Whether you require a few custom layers, complete map or web mapping service, our team is equipped to meet your needs.
GIS MAPPING
RAS, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of mapping services for both large and small projects. Our team of ESRI Certified GIS Analysts utilize ArcGIS Pro to deliver custom-designed maps tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you need supplemental support for your GIS team or a complete GIS solution, we can assist.
Field Report Integration:
We efficiently convert field reports into actionable information within your map files.
Standard Mapping Services:
-
Custom-designed layers to meet your unique needs.
-
Research and tracking of leases, well permits, well production records, seismic surface permits, and competitor analysis.
-
Automatic alerts for new production, permits, and leases.
Software and Compatibility:
We use ArcGIS Pro 3.X, QGIS and Mapbox. All files are compatible with various mapping, CAD, and geology software.
Map Maintenance and Delivery:
Maps can be maintained and updated for long-term use, or files can be prepared for your convenience. We offer printed maps as hard copies and/or PDF versions in a wide range of sizes. Additionally, we support your GIS team by providing shapefiles, geodatabases, layer files, and more.
Custom Mapping Solutions:
Whether you require a few custom layers, complete map or web mapping service, our team is equipped to meet your needs.
LEASE DATA MANAGEMENT
Our land management team meticulously collects field landwork to review, create, and organize comprehensive lease packages, facilitate leasing-related payments, and compile data into user-friendly, flexible platforms. We tailor data management as necessary to interface with client specific land management platforms.
Lease Review:
Leases undergo thorough review in conjunction with supporting documentation to ensure correctness and quality control. Our land team coordinates closely with field personnel to address the thoroughness of the lease package prior to project manager approval and transmittal to our clients.
Reviewed Lease Components:
-
Personal particulars, dates, signatures, notaries, and internal lease details are verified for consistency throughout the package.
-
Unique and non-form lease provisions are identified for reporting purposes.
-
Legal descriptions are reviewed in conjunction with reference deeds for GIS mapping and the on-the-ground location of minerals covered by the lease.
-
Mineral ownership reports are confirmed for accuracy and verified against counterpart lease reports.
-
Corporate entity formation documents are checked to ensure proper understanding of signature blocks and authorization.
-
Title notes are inspected to identify title conveyances affecting the minerals covered by the lease.
Payments:
Our land team is equipped to efficiently manage payments for full-service leasing prospects, including lease bonuses, rentals, extensions, and the issuance of IRS Form 1099s. All payments are requested and processed according to client specifications, with detailed, easy-to-follow spreadsheets available upon request.
Data Management:
Lease and mineral ownership data gathered from the field during the lease review process are maintained in a dedicated and securely stored databases, offering high flexibility for the end-user. Fully customizable reports can be generated from these databases to present the most pertinent information for your company.
Land Management System Integration:
We possess extensive experience in leveraging multiple land management systems, including IFS’ iLandman, Landdox, and Quorum Land Management. Our analysts demonstrate expertise in utilizing their AI-powered document and contract analysis. This experience ensures seamless integration into any existing data infrastructure or land system.
Accessibility and Security:
Data accessibility and security are of utmost importance to us. Databases compiled in client-exclusive formats may be exported or accessed via a personalized, password-protected website. Digital files are maintained by our in-house team, ensuring easy access to lease images. All client files are safeguarded by an exhaustive backup system. Lease packages can be delivered via email, cloud server, or physical media for customer convenience.
DUE DILIGENCE
RAS, Inc. has conducted due diligence on transactions totaling billions of dollars related to the purchase of both producing and non-producing properties. Our due diligence services for buyers include:
-
Reviewing sellers' in-house lease files.
-
Reviewing division order files.
-
Reviewing title opinion files and contract files.
-
Analyzing all pertinent provisions of joint operating agreements, with particular focus on maintenance of uniform interests, consents to assign, and preferential rights to purchase.
-
Reviewing unit designations and agreements.
-
Evaluating farmout agreements and facility lease agreements.
-
Examining relevant public records to verify the interests being purchased and determining whether such interests are subject to liens, lawsuits, unpaid ad valorem taxes, or other encumbrances.
-
Reviewing sellers' well files concerning continuous production, production imbalances, joint interest billing statements, suspended interests, etc.
-
Examining easements, rights of way, and surface use agreements.
Our firm, along with its personnel and associates, is well-versed in the confidentiality and time-sensitive nature of due diligence projects. We work closely with our clients to address these issues, ensuring an efficient and timely closing. Additionally, we often handle the post-closing organization of files for purchased assets, a function we perform with expertise. Our offices are well-equipped and structured for this purpose.
Notable among the due diligence projects in which the firm has been involved are:
-
Mitsui E&P USA LLC's acquisition of unconventional natural gas assets in Texas from Sabana, LLC and Vanna, LLC, covering approximately 46,500 acres.
-
Civitas Resources' $2.1 billion acquisition of Vencer Energy.
-
Javelin EF, LP (Crescent Energy Co.)’s $250 million acquisition of Western Eagle Ford assets.
-
SilverBow Resources’ $700 million acquisition of Chesapeake assets in South Texas.
-
Javelin EF, LP (Crescent Energy Co.)’s $600 million acquisition of SN EF Maverick and Mesquite’s position in South Texas.
-
SilverBow Resources’ $354 million acquisition of Sundance Energy’s 39,000 net acres in Atascosa, La Salle, McMullen, and Live Oak Counties.
-
SilverBow Resources’ $75 million acquisition of 17,000 net acres in La Salle, McMullen, DeWitt, and Lavaca Counties.
-
Vencer Energy, LLC’s $1.4 billion acquisition of properties from Hunt Oil.
-
Grit Oil & Gas II LLC’s $300 million acquisition of Endeavor Natural Gas’s San Miguel assets in Dimmit and Maverick Counties.
-
Hibernia Resources IV’s acquisition of Midland Basin assets from Revenir Energy.
-
Venado Oil & Gas, LLC’s $765 million purchase of a 74,500 net acre position in the Eagle Ford Shale from Cabot Oil & Gas.
-
Rosehill Resources, Inc.’s $78 million purchase of acreage in the Delaware Basin.
-
Covey Park Energy's acquisition of 90,000 net acres of Haynesville/Bossier shale gas assets in East Texas.
-
Covey Park Energy’s $420 million acquisition of EP Energy Corp.’s Haynesville and Bossier shale gas assets in Louisiana and Texas.
-
Zarvona Energy’s $105 million acquisition of Anadarko’s East Texas Austin Chalk properties.
-
EOG Resources, Inc.'s acquisition of Eagle Ford Shale properties from Yates Energy Corp., et al.
-
JGC Energy Development (USA) Inc.'s $67 million purchase of Eagle Ford Shale properties from Tri-Tech Resources.
-
Covey Park Energy’s acquisition of 117,826 gross acres and 89,462 net acres of leasehold in the East Texas Basin from Encana Oil and Gas, et al.
-
Marubeni Corp.’s $595 million acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico assets from Devon Energy Company.
-
Marubeni Corp.’s $1.3 billion acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico properties from Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
-
White Marlin Oil and Gas Company's acquisition of Louisiana and Texas properties from Dune Energy, Inc. via bankruptcy court.
Seller's Due Diligence:
Our firm also provides seller's due diligence services, enabling sellers to identify and rectify issues before they are flagged as defects by prospective buyers. We also assist with file organization and setup for property sales
Private Equity Support:
We assist private equity firms by performing lease and production records audits of selected portfolio companies.
LEASE DATA MANAGEMENT
Our land management team meticulously collects field landwork to review, create, and organize comprehensive lease packages, facilitate leasing-related payments, and compile data into user-friendly, flexible platforms.
Lease Review:
Leases undergo thorough review in conjunction with supporting documentation to ensure correctness and quality control. Our land team coordinates closely with field personnel to address any necessary corrections or compile additional documentation required for a complete lease package.
Reviewed Lease Components:
-
Personal particulars, dates, signatures, notaries, and internal lease details are verified for consistency throughout the package.
-
Unique and non-form lease provisions are identified for reporting purposes.
-
Legal descriptions are reviewed in conjunction with reference deeds for GIS mapping and the on-the-ground location of minerals covered by the lease.
-
Mineral ownership reports are confirmed for accuracy and verified against counterpart lease reports.
-
Corporate entity formation documents are checked to ensure proper understanding of signature blocks and authorization.
-
Title notes are inspected to identify title conveyances affecting the minerals covered by the lease.
Payments:
Our land team is equipped to efficiently manage payments for full-service leasing prospects, including lease bonuses, rentals, extensions, and the issuance of IRS Form 1099s. All payments are requested and processed according to client specifications, with detailed, easy-to-follow spreadsheets available upon request.
Data Management:
Lease and mineral ownership data gathered from the field and during the lease review process are maintained in a dedicated Microsoft Access database, offering high flexibility for the end-user. Fully customizable reports can be generated from these databases to present the most pertinent information for your company.
Land Management System Integration:
We possess extensive experience in leveraging multiple land management systems, including P2’s iLandman, Landdox, and Quorum Land Management. Our analysts hold Provision Insights Analyst Certification through ThoughtTrace, demonstrating expertise in utilizing their AI-powered document and contract analysis system. This experience ensures seamless integration into any existing data infrastructure or land system.
Accessibility and Security:
Data accessibility and security are of utmost importance to us. Databases compiled in client-exclusive formats may be exported or accessed via a personalized, password-protected website. Digital files are maintained by our in-house team, ensuring easy access to lease images. All client files are safeguarded by an exhaustive backup system. Lease packages can be delivered via email, cloud server, or physical media for customer convenience.
AUCTION & APPRAISALS
RAS, Inc. frequently represents clients at producing property auctions, providing comprehensive assistance in performing due diligence reviews prior to the auction, as well as facilitating funds transfer and document preparation.
Appraisals:
Our firm occasionally conducts appraisals of non-producing leases, minerals, and royalties. Our employees have also provided depositions regarding the valuation of these assets. Additionally, our company periodically contributes to the appraisal of producing properties.
REAL ESTATE
RAS, Inc. provides valuable assistance to real estate professionals, landowners, and mineral owners in conducting mineral title research, locating owners of severed mineral interests, purchasing severed mineral rights, and securing surface use waivers or designations of drill sites from mineral owners.
Expertise in Texas Railroad Commission Rule 76:
Our company is well-versed in the application of Texas Railroad Commission Rule 76, which permits surface owner developers to establish binding designated drill site areas with the Railroad Commission under specific conditions. Notably, our involvement in the Bridgeland project, one of the largest master-planned communities in Harris County, Texas, exemplifies our success in this area.
CONTRACTS &
WELLTRADES
RAS, Inc. and its associates possess extensive expertise in well trades, acreage contributions, and the agreements that govern these arrangements. Our company has successfully reviewed, negotiated, and prepared various essential documents, including farmouts, operating agreements, assignments, participation agreements, and pooled unit declarations.
Net Revenue and Working Interest Calculations:
On a regular basis, RAS's landmen are tasked with calculating net revenue interests and working interests (both before and after payout) on lease, unit, and prospect bases.
EXPERT TESTIMONY
RAS, Inc. has rendered testimony as expert witnesses in civil litigation and in hearings before State legislative committees regarding petroleum land matters.
RENEWABLES
RAS, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the rapid growth of the renewable energy industry. Our expertise extends to a wide range of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, nuclear energy, carbon storage, geothermal resources, and base, industrial, and strategic minerals.
Comprehensive Project Support:
We leverage our skills to assist with securing surface and rights-of-way agreements, as well as obtaining mineral waivers to ensure seamless site development. Additionally, we offer overall project management, site selection and acquisition services, survey and construction coordination, and mineral title services.
MINERAL MANAGEMENT
RAS, Inc. has prepared numerous title run sheets for examination by attorneys in rendering original and supplemental drillsite and division order title opinions. Our run sheets are meticulously organized to enable the examining attorney to efficiently review the chain of title, with supporting documents provided in either digital or hard copy formats. Clients receive digital, bookmarked files for easy storage and retrieval.
Title Curative Work:
We work closely with examining attorneys and our clients to resolve any defects discovered in the chain of title. Our team is highly skilled in preparing and obtaining accurate and complete curative documents to satisfy any title defects.
CONTRACTS &
WELLTRADES
RAS, Inc. and its associates possess extensive expertise in well trades, acreage contributions, and the agreements that govern these arrangements. Our company has successfully reviewed, negotiated, and prepared various essential documents, including farmouts, operating agreements, assignments, participation agreements, and pooled unit declarations.
Net Revenue and Working Interest Calculations:
On a regular basis, RAS's landmen are tasked with calculating net revenue interests and working interests (both before and after payout) on lease, unit, and prospect bases.
REAL ESTATE
RAS, Inc. regularly provides valuable assistance to real estate professionals, attorneys, and landowners in conducting mineral and leasehold title research, identifying and locating owners of severed mineral interests, identifying owners of leasehold interest, purchasing severed mineral rights, and securing surface use agreements, surface use waivers or designations of drill sites from mineral and leasehold owners.
Expertise in Texas Railroad Commission Rule 76:
Our company is well-versed in the application of Texas Railroad Commission Rule 76, which permits surface owner developers to establish binding designated drill site areas with the Railroad Commission under specific conditions. Notably, our involvement in the Bridgeland project, one of the largest master-planned communities in Harris County, Texas, exemplifies our success in this area.
AUCTION & APPRAISALS
RAS, Inc. frequently represents clients at producing property auctions, providing comprehensive assistance in performing due diligence reviews prior to the auction, as well as facilitating funds transfer and document preparation.
Appraisals:
Our firm occasionally conducts appraisals of non-producing leases, minerals, and royalties. Our employees have also provided depositions regarding the valuation of these assets. Additionally, our company periodically contributes to the appraisal of producing properties.
EXPERT TESTIMONY
RAS, Inc. has rendered testimony as expert witnesses in civil litigation and in hearings before The Railroad Commission of Texas and State legislative committees regarding
regulatory and other petroleum land matters.
RENEWABLES
RAS, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the rapid growth of the renewable energy industry. Our expertise extends to a wide range of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, nuclear energy, carbon storage, geothermal resources, and base, industrial, and strategic minerals.
Comprehensive Project Support:
We leverage our skills to assist with securing surface and rights-of-way agreements, as well as obtaining mineral waivers to ensure seamless site development. Additionally, we offer overall project management, site selection and acquisition services, survey and construction coordination, and mineral title services.
MINERAL MANAGEMENT
RAS Inc. provides assistance to individuals, companies, and family offices who own mineral interest across the United States. As part of our onboarding process, we discuss management needs with a prospective client to understand how we may tailor our services to a client. While management needs vary, we regularly provide the following services:
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Negotiate a variety of agreements such as oil, gas and mineral leases, surface leases, and rights-of-way agreements.
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Monitor asset production
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Monitor compliance with lease provisions
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review monthly revenue statements and provide royalty revenue accounting.
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Receive oil and gas correspondence for clients including revenue statements, division orders, correspondence, and revenue payments.
Roger A. Soape, Inc.
19450 State Highway 249
Suite 460
Houston, TX 77070-3057
Telephone: 281.440.6347
Fax: 281.440.0609
info@rasoape.com
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Roger A. Soape, Inc.
5005 Woodway Drive, Suite 150
Houston, Texas 77056-1780
