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Oil wells for sale
Own oil wells. Skip the rig.
Most people searching for an oil well do not want a lease, a crew and a pumper. They want to own the production. Here is how that works.
For accredited investors. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Real wells, real productionEstablished operatorsSouthlake, Texas
The Oil Well Buyer's GuideBASIN VENTURES
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The Oil Well Buyer's Guide
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The basics
Owning the well, not the headaches.
Buy a well outright and you own the lease, the equipment, the crew, the repairs and the regulators. Buy a working interest through Basin and you own a share of the production, while an established operator runs everything on site.
Whole wellYou run it, fix it and answer for it
Working interestYou own a share; the operator runs it
BasinPicks the wells and handles the paperwork
How a well works
The Oil Well Buyer's Guide
For accredited investors
Inside the guide
Plain English.
No sales pitch.
- 01Buying a whole well vs buying an interestp. 4
- 02What a listing will not tell youp. 5
- 03Where the revenue comes fromp. 6
- 04What it costs and when you payp. 7
- 05Red flags to walk away fromp. 8
What happens next
A conversation first. A decision on your terms.
1
Read the guide
Take your time with it. It covers how ownership works, what it costs and the risks, plainly.
2
Talk with our team
If it fits what you are looking for, a member of our investor relations team will answer your questions. No pressure, no script.
3
Review the documents
Every offering is made through a confidential private placement memorandum, and accreditation is verified before anyone invests.
Fair questions
Questions about oil wells for sale.
Are there producing oil wells for sale to individuals?
Yes, listings for producing oil wells for sale do exist. Buying a whole well means you take on the lease, the equipment, repairs, regulators and the cost of plugging it one day. Most individual investors who want the production are better served by a working interest, where an established operator runs the well.
What should I check before buying an oil well for sale?
Who operates it, its production history and decline, the condition of the lease and title, any plugging and environmental obligations, and what the operating costs are each month. A listing rarely tells you all of that. The guide includes the questions to ask and the red flags to walk away from.
Can I buy an oil field for sale instead of one well?
Some oil fields for sale are marketed to individuals, usually as a package of older wells. The same questions apply, multiplied by every well in the package. A working interest program spreads an investment across wells chosen and operated by professionals instead.
Why buy a working interest instead of a whole well?
You own a share of real production without becoming the operator. The operator handles the crew, the equipment and the regulators; Basin handles the accounting and reporting. You still carry real risk, including possible loss of what you invest.
Who is this for?
Accredited investors, as the SEC defines them. Asking for the guide does not verify or decide your eligibility, and it does not commit you to anything.
Will I have to operate a well?
No. In a non-operated working interest, an established operator drills and runs the well. Basin selects the wells, negotiates the interest and handles accounting and reporting for investors.
What are the risks?
Real ones. Oil and gas prices move, wells can produce less than expected, drilling can fail, and these investments are illiquid. You can lose some or all of what you invest. The offering documents describe every risk in detail, and you should read them in full.
How do the tax rules apply to me?
It depends on your situation. Direct oil and gas investments may qualify for significant deductions, but whether and how they apply is a question for your own CPA or tax adviser. The guide gives you the right questions to ask.
Who is Basin Ventures?
A Southlake, Texas company that puts private investors into domestic oil and gas wells through working interest funds. Learn more at basinventures.com.
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