Understanding Your Statement

A comprehensive guide to reading and understanding your revenue statements.

Statement Overview

Your monthly revenue statement provides detailed information about your mineral rights income. Understanding each section helps you track your earnings and verify accuracy.

Key Statement Components

  • Owner Information: Your details and owner number
  • Production Period: Month and year of production
  • Payment Details: Amount, date, and method
  • Well Information: Production data by well

Reading Your Statement

Sample Statement Breakdown

Header Section

  • Statement Date: When the statement was generated
  • Owner Number: Your unique identifier
  • Check Number: Payment reference
  • Property Name: Well or lease identification

Production Details

  • Production Period: Month of production
  • Product Type: Oil, gas, or other products
  • Volume: Amount produced
  • Price: Price per unit

Financial Information

  • Gross Value: Total value before deductions
  • Taxes: Severance and other applicable taxes
  • Deductions: Operating costs or other charges
  • Net Amount: Final payment amount

Understanding Calculations

Basic Revenue Calculation

Gross Revenue = Production Volume × Market Price
Net Revenue = Gross Revenue × Royalty Interest - Deductions

Example Calculation:

Given:

  • Production: 1,000 barrels of oil
  • Price: $75 per barrel
  • Royalty Interest: 20%
  • Deductions: $1,000

Calculation:

  1. Gross Revenue: 1,000 × $75 = $75,000
  2. Royalty Share: $75,000 × 20% = $15,000
  3. Net Payment: $15,000 - $1,000 = $14,000

Common Statement Terms

Production Terms

MCF
Thousand cubic feet (gas measurement)
BBL
Barrel (oil measurement)
BTU
British Thermal Unit (heating value)

Financial Terms

Severance Tax
State tax on resource extraction
Operating Cost
Expenses for well operation
Net Revenue Interest
Your share of production revenue

Verifying Your Statement

Regular statement verification helps ensure accuracy. Key points to check:

  • Owner information accuracy
  • Production volumes match well records
  • Price calculations align with market rates
  • Deduction appropriateness and accuracy

Questions About Your Statement?

Our Owner Relations team is available to help explain your statement and address any concerns.