Ohio Mineral Interest Types

Learn what mineral rights actually mean in Ohio: how they differ from surface ownership, what you can do with them, and how they get valued or sold.

Understand what a royalty interest is in Ohio oil and gas, how it's calculated, what deductions apply, and how royalty interests are valued or sold.

Own a non-participating royalty interest (NPRI) in Ohio? Learn what it means, how it differs from mineral ownership, and what an NPRI is worth.

Understand the difference between surface and mineral estates in Ohio, who has rights to what, and how split ownership affects selling or leasing.

Understand overriding royalty interests (ORRI) in Ohio oil and gas: how they're created, why they expire with the lease, and how they're valued.

Own or considering an Ohio working interest? Learn how it differs from royalty ownership, what costs it carries, and how it gets valued or sold.