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Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., to Acquire Sitio Royalties Corp. in All-Equity Transaction; Increases Base Dividend

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(Oil & Gas 360) –MIDLAND, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc. NASDAQ:FANG) (Diamondback), and Sitio Royalties Corp. Pro forma Viper is now clearly a must-own public mineral and royalty company in North America, with attractive size and scale in the Permian Basin. About Sitio Royalties Corp.

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Texas Supreme Court Holds that References to “One-Eighth” in Old Oil and Gas Conveyances Presumptively Refer to the Entire Mineral Estate

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In the context of antiquated oil and gas conveyances including a double fraction that includes “one-eighth,” the Court affirmed this principle by holding that such language gives rise to a rebuttable presumption that “one-eighth” refers to the entire mineral estate. Texas courts refer to this phenomenon as the “estate-misconception” theory.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules on Modification of NPRIs

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The Case In this recent case, the Texas Supreme Court resolved whether ratification of a lease or signing of a stipulation agreement could transform a fixed non-participating royalty interest (NPRI) into a floating NPRI. " The Gipses later leased the minerals to ConocoPhillips for a 1/4 royalty. ."

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The Continued Struggle to Rebut the Van Dyke Presumption

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Navigator Group that courts interpreting “antiquated instruments” that use 1/8 within a double fraction must begin with the rebuttable presumption that 1/8 refers to the entire mineral estate, Texas courts have wrestled with its implications. Following the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling in Van Dyke v.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Clarity on Production in Paying Quantities and Affirms Lease Cancellation Under Mineral Code Article 140 for Failure to Pay Royalties

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Gloria’s Ranch ultimately filed suit against Tauren, Cubic, EXCO, and Wells Fargo for their failure to provide a recordable instrument evidencing the expiration of the lease. 10] Gloria’s Ranch amended its petition to include a claim for failure to pay royalties on production in Section 15 (from the unit well drilled by Chesapeake).

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Strathcona announces sale of Montney business for $2.84 billion and acquisition of Hardisty Rail Terminal

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(Oil & Gas 360) – Calgary, Alberta (May14, 2025) Strathcona Resources Ltd. About Strathcona Strathcona is one of North Americas fastest growing oil and gas producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery. Strathconas common shares (symbol SCR) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

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Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant

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(Oil & Gas 360) Publisher’s Note: Whitecap Resources will be presenting at the 30th Anniversary EnerCom Denver-The Energy Investment Conference at the Westin Denver Downtown on August 17-20, 2025. times net debt/funds flow, which is expected to continue to further strengthen to 0.8