Clearly this administration is hostile to the O&G sector, but they have targeted the working interest owners far more than the royalty owners. It goes to reason that if one was determined to stay in the O&G arena, royalty interests will be a far better investment in this political climate.
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Brewing Backlash on the Oil and Gas Sector favors Mineral Rights