Property Ownership

A working interest in Oklahoma oil and gas means:

ARoyalties received from production without operating costs
BAn ownership interest in the oil and gas lease that bears a proportionate share of drilling and operating costs✓ Correct
CThe right to work on a drilling rig
DThe surface owner's right to compensation

Explanation

A working interest (operating interest) in Oklahoma oil and gas is an interest in the leasehold that bears a proportionate share of the costs to drill, develop, and produce oil and gas. It differs from a royalty interest, which receives a share of production without bearing costs.

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