Hi Mary,

Force pooling is just a way to account for all of the mineral owners within a "unit". If you are leased you will be paid royalties from a well that produces in the unit. If you are not leased you will be paid your pro-rata share of the proceeds from the well after expenses. Several of the experts have stated that if you are unleased you will need to keep a closer eye on the company to make sure that the items they are claiming as expenses are valid.

I hope this helps.

GOOD LUCK!