Benefits for Property Owners

Shale drilling activity is a large economic windfall for local communities and their residents. Those who own property atop these prolific natural gas fields have the rare opportunity to turn their mineral rights into money. By signing leases that pool the natural gas from their residential or commercial lots with larger tracts held by gas exploration companies, they can then enjoy royalties throughout the life span of the producing well.

1. Residual Income - With many of the Barnett and Haynesville Shale gas reserves expected to continue producing for up to thirty years, the monthly royalty payments from active reserves can add up to a substantial amount of income.
2. Stable Taxes: Rather than raising or implementing new taxes, cities can use the tax revenue generated through natural gas production to fund local projects.