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Non-operated working interests
Own a working interest.
Own a share of real wells and the revenue from real production. The operator runs the drilling. You never touch a rig.
For accredited investors. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Real wells, real productionEstablished operatorsSouthlake, Texas
The Working Interest GuideBASIN VENTURES
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The Working Interest Guide
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The basics
What you would actually own.
A working interest is a direct share of a well: its costs, and the revenue from the oil and gas it sells. In a non-operated interest, an established operator drills and runs the well. Basin chooses the wells, negotiates the interest and handles the paperwork.
DirectYou own a share of the well itself, not a stock
Non-operatedThe operator drills and runs it
MonthlyRevenue is paid as production is sold
How a well works
The Working Interest Guide
For accredited investors
Inside the guide
Plain English.
No sales pitch.
- 01What a working interest is, and is notp. 4
- 02Operated vs non-operatedp. 5
- 03Where the revenue comes fromp. 7
- 04What it costs and when you payp. 8
- 05The risks, plainlyp. 9
- 06Questions to ask any sponsorp. 10
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
Working interest questions.
What is a working interest?
A working interest is a direct ownership share of an oil or gas well. The owner pays a share of the costs to drill and operate it, and receives a share of the revenue from the oil and gas it sells. It is ownership of the well itself, not a stock in a company that owns wells.
What is a non-operated working interest?
In a non-operated working interest, often called a non-op working interest, you own a share of the well while an established operator drills and runs it. You never manage a rig, a crew or a lease. Basin selects the wells, negotiates the interest and handles accounting and reporting for its investors.
Can I buy a working interest in oil and gas wells?
Yes. Accredited investors can buy working interest in oil and gas wells directly or through a sponsor such as Basin, which pools investors into wells drilled by experienced operators. Every working interest investment carries real risk, and the offering documents describe it in full.
Is this the same as fractional oil well ownership?
Essentially, yes. A working interest is fractional oil well ownership: you own a percentage of the well and share its costs and revenue in proportion. Oil well ownership through a working interest is different from owning shares of an energy company.
How do I invest in oil wells as a beginner?
Start by understanding how ownership, revenue and risk work. That is what this guide is for: it is an oil well investment guide written in plain English. If it fits what you are looking for, talk with our investor relations team, then review the offering documents before deciding anything.
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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