High-Risk, High-Reward Oil Exploration Program

Hays, KS (Ellis County)

Asking Price: On Request
Oil & Gas Property Details
Listed on Nov 20, 2025

High-Risk, High-Reward Oil Drilling Investment Program — Western Kansas

A Unique Opportunity for Large-Cap Investors

We are launching a high-upside Oil Drilling Program targeting shallow, proven oil-bearing formations across Western Kansas at depths of 3,000' to 5,000'. This program is designed specifically for investors seeking high-risk, high-reward exposure with exceptional alignment of interests and vertically integrated cost controls.

We are seeking $25–$35 million in committed capital to execute a multi-year, multi-well drilling and development initiative.

Why This Program Is Different
1. Drilling Performed at Cost — No Markups, No Premiums

All wells are drilled at direct cost, estimated at $100,000–$140,000 per well

No third-party drilling markup

Full transparency and operational efficiency

Faster drilling timelines and total control over execution

This structure ensures investor capital goes directly into the ground, where the value is created.

2. Attractive Completion Economics

If commercial oil is encountered, completion costs are expected to range $200,000–$300,000 per well, significantly lower than most basins. These low development costs reduce the break-even threshold and accelerate return potential.

3. Investor-Focused Revenue Structure

Each well in the program provides:

80% Net Revenue Interest (NRI) to investors

7.5% overriding royalty interest (ORRI) retained by the operating company

6.25% working interest option (carried to the casing point) available to the operating company on all completed locations

This ensures that investors capture the majority of production revenue while the operating company maintains aligned, performance-based participation with skin in the game.

4. Why Western Kansas?

Western Kansas is widely regarded for shallow, low-cost oil development with compelling economics:

Proven formations with decades of historical production

Shallow depths reduce risk and accelerate drilling

Lower operational and completion costs versus other U.S. basins

Strong commercial potential with favorable geology

Consistent, predictable development timelines

Opportunities for stacked or repeatable drilling locations

This region provides an attractive environment for significant upside within a controlled cost framework.

A High-Upside Program Built on Alignment and Operational Control

This investment program represents a rare opportunity to partner with an operator who:

Owns the rigs

Drills at cost

Retains only modest overrides

Has skin in the game on every well

Prioritizes operational transparency and investor return

With cost-efficient drilling, favorable geology, aggressive working interest for investors, and high potential reserves in shallow Kansas formations, this program is structured for substantial reward potential relative to capital risk.

Join Us in Developing the Next Phase of Western Kansas Energy

For large-cap investors seeking a high-risk, high-reward energy program with exceptional alignment, operational transparency, and scalable upside, this opportunity offers a compelling path to participate in a uniquely structured oil development venture.

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