Recent Offers to Buy My Sub-Surface Rights

I'm new to this forum and am looking for some help.

I inherited 5 acres in Bienville Parish which has a timber lease. There is currently very little oil and gas revenue. I recently received purchase offers from two different oil companies. I live out of state and do not no much about the industry. Is there new drilling or other activity that would create new demand? The land is in Section 26. Any thoughts on value?

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Permalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on October 30, 2022 at 9:43

There are a bunch of Section 26's in Bienville Parish you need to provide the Township and Range numbers also.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Nordyke on October 30, 2022 at 10:33

Township and range numbers above. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Nordyke on October 30, 2022 at 10:32

Township 16N-9W

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