Saddle Ridge Ventures | Oil & Gas Land Consulting

About Us

A Landman You Can
Count On — From Either Side

Saddle Ridge Ventures is an independent oil and gas land consulting firm providing professional landman services to a wide range of clients — from individual mineral and surface owners navigating their first lease to E&P operators running complex multi-basin development programs.

What sets us apart is breadth of perspective. Having worked extensively on both the industry side and in support of landowner interests, we understand how oil and gas deals are structured, where leverage exists, what terms actually matter, and how to protect our clients' rights without creating unnecessary conflict. We bring that experience to every engagement — whether we're representing an individual landowner at the negotiating table or managing a large-scale acquisition program for an operator.

Our work is hands-on, client-direct, and built around a simple standard: every client gets the same level of care, diligence, and professional judgment, regardless of the size of the project.

Landowner Advocacy

Operator-Level Expertise

Multi-Basin Experience

Federal & State Lands

Direct Principal Access

Transparent & Accountable

The Process

How We Work

Whether you're a landowner receiving your first lease offer or an operator building a multi-basin program, our process is simple — we start by listening, build a clear plan, and then execute with precision.

Consult

Every engagement begins with a free conversation. We listen to your situation, ask the right questions, and give you an honest assessment of what you're dealing with — before you commit to anything. No jargon, no pressure, just straight talk from someone who knows the industry.

Free Initial Consultation

Plan

Once we understand your goals, we develop a clear scope of work tailored to your needs — whether that's reviewing a single lease document, managing a leasehold acquisition program, or conducting full A&D due diligence. You'll always know what we're doing, why, and what it costs.

Transparent Scope & Pricing

Execute

We do the work — directly, thoroughly, and on deadline. You receive clean, professional deliverables that are ready to act on. And because you're always working with the principal, you stay informed throughout the project with direct communication and no hand-off surprises.

Direct, Accountable Delivery

Who We Serve

Your Interest. Our Expertise.

Oil and gas transactions are complex from every angle. Saddle Ridge Ventures provides professional land consulting services tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client — whether you're protecting what you own, or building what you're developing.

We represent

Mineral Owners

When an oil company approaches you about leasing your mineral rights, they have experienced landmen and attorneys working on their behalf. You should too. Oil and gas leases are complex legal documents with long-term financial consequences — and the initial offer almost always favors the company, not you. We work exclusively on your behalf to review, analyze, and negotiate lease terms that protect your interests, maximize your royalty, and ensure you understand exactly what you're signing.

Independent review of your lease offer and all proposed terms
Negotiation of bonus, royalty rate, and primary term
Identification of missing or unfavorable lease provisions
Advice on post-production cost deductions and royalty calculations
Division order review and interest verification
Guidance on pooling, unitization, and forced pooling situations
Mineral ownership research and title confirmation

We represent

Surface Owners

If an oil or gas company wants to use your land — for a wellsite, pipeline, access road, or other facility — you have the right to negotiate the terms of that use. Surface use agreements and right-of-way easements are binding documents that can affect your land for decades. Many landowners sign what they're given without realizing they had the ability to negotiate compensation, land restoration requirements, reclamation bonds, and operational restrictions. We help surface owners understand their rights and negotiate terms that fairly reflect the value of their land.

Review of proposed surface use agreements and easements
Negotiation of compensation, damage payments, and reclamation terms
Guidance on wellsite, road, and pipeline easement terms
Advice on water rights, livestock protection, and operational restrictions
Support for landowners receiving first-time operator contact
Pipeline and right-of-way easement negotiation
Review of reclamation and bond provisions

We serve

Operators & E&P Companies

E&P companies need experienced land professionals who deliver clean work product across the full project lifecycle — from courthouse to closing. We work as a direct extension of your team, with principal-level execution and no hand-offs.

Title research, examination, and curative work
Lease acquisition and field landman services
Right-of-way and surface use agreement programs
A&D due diligence and land administration

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We support

Investors, Attorneys & Landmen

Mineral buyers, private equity investors, oil and gas attorneys, and independent landmen often need specialized project support or a second set of experienced eyes on a complex situation. We provide targeted consulting services to support transactions, resolve title issues, evaluate mineral interests, and fill expertise gaps on specific basins or land challenges. We work collaboratively and confidentially with other professionals to deliver the results your clients need.

Mineral rights evaluation and net acre calculations
Title research support for attorneys and closing teams
Due diligence consulting for mineral and royalty acquisitions
Expert review and project consulting for independent landmen
Basin-specific research and ownership verification
Transaction support for private equity and family offices
Project overflow and deadline-driven consulting engagements

For Operators & E&P Companies

Your Full-Service Land Partner — From First Title to Final Close

Running a development program requires reliable land support at every stage — and the flexibility to scale that support up or down as your project demands change. Saddle Ridge Ventures functions as a direct extension of your land team, providing experienced, principal-level execution across every phase of the land lifecycle.

Whether you need a single landman on a short-term title project or comprehensive multi-service support across an entire basin program, we bring the same depth of experience and attention to detail that operators need from a trusted land partner.

"From initial ownership research and competitive lease acquisition to ongoing administration and high-stakes due diligence — we handle the land work so you can focus on the well."

Title Research & Examination

Chain-of-title, curative strategy, pre-drill and division order packages built to attorney standards

Lease Acquisition Programs

Field and in-office leasing from ownership research through executed, recorded leases — any scale

Right-of-Way & Permitting

Pipeline, wellsite, and access road easements with BLM/state permit coordination

Land Administration

Lease file management, rental tracking, HBP analysis, division orders, and royalty relations

A&D Due Diligence

Data room review, net acre verification, defect identification, and post-closing support

Regulatory & Federal Lands

BLM, BIA, state land office coordination across Rocky Mountain, Permian, Appalachian, and Mid-Continent basins

Land Department Outsourcing

Interim staffing, acquisition integration support, and full department outsourcing during transitions

Project & Client Reporting

Transparent status reporting, acreage summaries, and documentation ready for investors and counsel

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Active Basins

Rocky Mountain, Appalachian, Permian, and Mid-Continent expertise under one roof

Core Services

Full lifecycle land support from first title search through post-closing integration

Point of Contact

You always work directly with the principal — no hand-offs, no junior associates

All

Jurisdictions

Fee, state, and federal mineral administration across every basin we serve

Saddle Ridge Ventures works as a seamless extension of your land department — bringing operator-caliber expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire. From one-well programs to basin-wide development, we scale with your needs.

What We Offer

Land Administration Services

Our team of experienced land professionals handles every aspect of land management with precision — from lease records and division orders to owner relations — so your team can stay focused on growth.

Land Administration

Land Agreement Setup & Management
Obligation & Payment Tracking
Rental & Shut-in Payment Processing
Expiration & Recommendation Calendars
Primary Term & HBP Monitoring
Lease File Maintenance & Document Management
Acreage & Net Acres Reporting
Lease Bonus & 1099 Reporting
GIS Mapping & Plat Preparation
Amendment, Extension & Ratification Drafting

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Division Order

Title Opinion & Pooling Agreement Review
Joint Operating Agreement Analysis
Record Title Ownership Calculation & Maintenance
Division Order Preparation & Submissions
Signed DO Record Maintenance
JIB & Revenue Deck Maintenance
Legal & Minimum Suspense Management
Net Revenue Interest Verification
Division Order Research & Problem Resolution
SOX & Compliance Management

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Owner Relations

Royalty Owner Correspondence & Communication
Revenue & Billing Payment Questions
1099 Questions & Reporting Support
Ownership & Title Inquiry Handling
Lease Validity & Provision Questions
Change of Ownership Processing
Suspense Account Resolution
Returned Mail & Address Updates
Unclaimed Property Compliance
Owner Portal & Communication Systems

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Why Choose Us

The Saddle Ridge Difference

There's no shortage of consultants in the oil and gas industry. What's harder to find is someone with the range of experience to serve clients on both sides of the equation — and the personal accountability to make sure every project gets the attention it deserves.

Experience on Both Sides of the Table

Having worked as a landman for operators and in support of landowner interests, we understand how oil and gas deals are actually structured — what terms operators care most about, where there's room to negotiate, and how to advocate effectively without creating unnecessary friction. That two-sided perspective makes us more effective for every client we serve.

You Work Directly with the Principal

When you hire Saddle Ridge Ventures, you work directly with the person doing the work — not a project coordinator or junior associate. That means better judgment on your project, faster response times, and a single point of accountability from the first phone call to the final deliverable.

We Explain What You're Signing

Oil and gas documents are written by lawyers and landmen who do this every day. Most landowners are doing it once. We translate lease terms, easements, and division orders into plain language so our clients understand exactly what they're agreeing to — not just what the document says, but what it means in practice.

Regulatory Depth Across Jurisdictions

Navigating BLM, BIA, state land offices, and county recording requirements takes jurisdiction-specific knowledge that generalists simply don't have. We've worked with federal agencies and state regulatory bodies in Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia — keeping projects compliant and on schedule across every jurisdiction we operate in.

No Project Too Small or Too Large

We work with individual landowners reviewing a single lease and with E&P operators running multi-basin development programs. Every client gets the same level of professionalism, responsiveness, and care. Whether you need a two-hour lease review or a six-month land administration engagement, Saddle Ridge Ventures is built to deliver.

"Protecting your land position — from courthouse to wellhead."

Get in Touch

Let's Talk About Your Situation

Whether you're a mineral owner who just received a lease offer, a surface owner being approached about a pipeline, or an operator who needs experienced land support — we'd like to hear from you. Every conversation starts with listening.

We work with clients of all sizes and offer a free initial consultation so we can understand your situation before you commit to anything. Reach out and we'll respond within one business day.

Email [email protected]

Phone 727-692-2865

Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

Regions Rocky Mountain · Appalachian · Permian · Mid-Continent

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