Corporate Valuation, Energy & Power

September 19, 2017

How to Value an Oil & Gas Royalty Interest

A lack of knowledge regarding the worth of a royalty interest could be very costly. This can manifest itself in a number of ways. A shrewd buyer may offer a bid far below the interest’s fair market value; opportunities for successful liquidity may be missed; or estate planning could be incorrectly implemented based on misunderstandings about value. Understanding how royalty interests are properly appraised will ensure that you maximize the value of your royalty, whenever and however you decide to transfer it.

The purpose of this whitepaper is to provide an informative overview regarding the valuation of mineral royalty interests within the oil and gas industry.

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