How do I start investing in oil and gas?

Accredited investors can invest in oil through thorough research about the right gas investment company. It takes more than a grasp of gas prices, supply, demand, and stock levels to make an oil and gas investment succeed. Principles such as responsible drilling and maintaining long-term returns must be kept in mind. Many companies offer comprehensive investor packages that direct potential investors to knowledgeable advisors who will educate and inform them of their choices.

Why invest in oil and gas exploration?

Energy investing provides great benefits from tax benefits to high profitability. Oil and gas demand is continuously growing. The local oil and gas industry has been thriving due to America's increasing dependence on domestic reserves. Aside from substantial tax benefits and good investment mileage, experts advise aspiring investors to diversify their portfolios through energy investments.

What are the tax benefits of investing in oil and gas?

Gas exploration and production companies receive major tax benefits including: all net losses can be considered as active income and can be offset as interests, wages and capital gains; there is 15% depletion allowance against production revenue; intangible drilling cost deductions; tangible drilling cost deductions; and alternative minimum tax benefits.

How can I invest in oil directly?

Most people invest in oil directly through the purchase of futures contracts or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Futures contracts require substantial capital and are riskier. ETFs as direct investments can be bought through stocks at the stock exchange. In oil and gas investment opportunities, it is always the better option to choose an EP company doing oil and gas exploration with a proven track record.

How can I invest in oil with little money?

If you have limited cash, test the oil company's waters first by investing in oil and gas projects through mutual funds. As one type of investment with the least risk of losing money, you can study how your oil investments would move in companies engaged in oil and gas exploration and production.

How can I invest in oil and gas?

Some investors buy shares in oil-focused mutual funds. Others will directly invest in the well itself, providing higher return potentials with more control on their investment. When you purchase a direct interest in a well, you are taking direct ownership of the wells' production and costs. Another benefit of oil and gas investing is the oil tax breaks provided by the U.S. government.

Is oil and gas a good investment?

Oil and gas companies hold the biggest companies around the world. Energy investment provides investors with long-term passive income and very promising ROI. As the world's population continuously grows, more oil and gas are needed. With the rapid industrialization of many developing economies, oil and gas investing continues to be one of the most promising ventures for the informed investor.

What does oil production mean?

In upstream oil and gas, the production phase is after the wells' completion and equipping. This phase includes extracting oil and natural gas liquids. After collection, the oil is moved to the midstream oil segment for transportation, and then to downstream for refining and marketing into finished products including gasoline, natural gas liquids, diesel, lubricants, plastics, and more.

How long does oil exploration take?

The length of time varies. The average time to study an area for feasibility is 1 to 3 months. Analyzing vast amounts of data in some locations is more difficult because of geological challenges. The prospects for production need to be studied and quantified by drilling first. Infrastructure development includes constructing wellheads, flow lines, gathering systems, and processing facilities.

How does oil and gas exploration work?

Using seismic reflections to detect hydrocarbons underground, echoes are captured using sensors to bounce off the sediments. This advanced technology can see depths of more than 3,000 meters. To determine if the reservoirs are worth drilling into, we use surrounding well data, multiple geological reviews backed by 3rd party evaluations, and numerous other technology forms.

What is oil exploration and production?

Activities that include search, exploration, drilling, and extraction phases are the earliest parts of oil exploration and production (E&P or EP). Rock formations and layers of sediment within the soil are assessed if oil and natural gas are present. Through land surveys, these areas are identified to locate specific minerals. After identification, the underground areas are further studied to estimate the amount of oil and gas reserves before drilling.

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Why investors look at U.S. Oil & Gas

Some investors consider U.S. oil & gas for two reasons: potential distributions tied to production and a tax profile that can differ from public securities. With certain structures, investors may be able to claim Large Deductions & Write-Offs related to drilling and depletion, depending on elections and IRS rules.

Investors also watch long-term energy demand. One possible factor in some regions is AI datacenter demand for electricity, which may support natural-gas-fired generation. That is not a prediction of prices or returns.

Direct participation vs public markets

A Direct Oil & Gas investment gives project-level exposure. Public stocks/ETFs give corporate or index exposure.

Direct participation is often structured through entities that issue Schedule K-1s. Public markets may offer daily liquidity and simpler tax forms. Direct deals are typically illiquid and outcomes depend on specific wells.

What investing with Bass Energy & Exploration looks like

First step is to download a free investor's guide

Then complete an accredited investor and suitability review

Finally, review offering material and invest, if it fits your strategy

Receive updates during drilling and distributions over time on producing well

Who it’s for

High-income/accredited investors who want to Diversify Your Portfolio, can commit capital for years, and accept commodity, drilling, and regulatory risk.

What you may gain

• Potential after-tax efficiency from deductions.

• Diversification away from public-market volatility.

• Real-asset exposure tied to energy production.

Key risks

• Commodity price swings can reduce revenue.

• Drilling/operational issues can cause partial or total loss.

• Illiquidity and regulatory/tax changes can impact results.

Why U.S. Oil & Gas?

Increased Demand

Global demand for oil and gas is continuously on the rise, while the actual supplies are on the decline. Over 50 million barrels of oil per day are used by the top ten oil consuming countries in the world.

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Why Bass Energy & Exploration?

You know that investors just like you are getting amazing returns from the oil and gas industry while most are unaware of how lucrative oil and gas ventures this can be.

Bass Energy & Exploration has over 100 years of combined experience with the intention of giving the qualified investors access to the most productive and profitable oil and gas investment opportunities.

We wouldn’t do anything with your money that we wouldn’t do with our own! We participate at the same level as our investors ensuring a responsible use of your investment.

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What makes our investment partnerships different?

MITIGATING RISK

Diversify your investment portfolio over multiple wells and drilling projects to mitigate risk.

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Utilizing low cost facilities and strategizes – savings that are passed on to our partners!

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