The West Virginia Royalty Owner’s Association posted a quick calculation showing what post production costs will do to your royalties.  It’s quite simple, so we won’t belabor the point on this blog.  Hop on over to this page and take a quick look.

When you’re reviewing your lease, watch for “post production costs” and “market enhancement”.  If either of those terms are in your lease, you will be charged for post production costs.  Keep in mind that we lawyers are sneaky and very good with words.  Post production cost language can be hidden, obscured, and difficult to understand.  If you have any questions at all about whether your lease includes post production cost language, call this office at 304-473-1403 and someone on our team will explain what we can do to help you.