Real ownership · not paper oil
Invest Directly in U.S. Oil & Gas: Own a Working Interest, Not a Stock
Paper oil moves with the market’s mood. A direct working interest is real ownership in producing American wells, with monthly distribution potential and tax advantages stocks can’t offer.
The difference that matters
Owning the well is not the same as owning the stock
When oil moves, ETF investors watch a number on a screen. Working-interest owners own a piece of the production itself.
Energy stocks & ETFs
- Priced by the market’s mood, every day
- No direct tax deductions for the investor
- You own a share of a company
- Dividends at the company’s discretion
Direct working interest with King
- Ownership in the production itself
- Potential IDC & depletion tax benefits
- Monthly distribution potential during production
- A share of a real, depleting hard asset you hold
All investments involve risk. Working interests are illiquid and speculative; distributions are not guaranteed and depend on production volumes and volatile commodity prices. This comparison is for educational purposes and is not investment advice.
2026 market brief · free for accredited investors
The 2026 Oil & Gas Investor Outlook
Where King sees opportunity in the Permian in 2026, drawn on the macro work of King’s Chief Economist John Mauldin, a multiple-time New York Times best-selling author, and King’s operating team. Get the supply/demand picture, the Permian production outlook, and how direct ownership is positioned.
Contains forward-looking statements and hypothetical scenarios that may not occur. For information only; not investment, tax, or legal advice, and not a recommendation to buy any security.
Why U.S. oil still matters in 2026
The fundamentals behind the headlines
The Permian leads
The Permian Basin remains the most prolific oil-producing region in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Barrels per day
U.S. crude oil production is forecast to remain near record levels in 2026 (EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook).
Global demand
Global energy demand remains resilient even as the mix evolves, keeping domestic production strategically important.
Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Figures are general industry context, not projections of investment performance. Commodity prices are volatile and can fall as well as rise.
Scale it & sell it™
How King invests: the ADD model
A disciplined approach built to create value during the hold and at exit. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
Acquire
We acquire proven, producing acreage, not speculative wildcat exploration, in basins we know.
Develop
We develop it as new wells are drilled and production increases, with the goal of monthly distributions during the hold.
Divest
We aim to divest to a larger company, targeting a potential multiple on invested capital at exit.
Why King Operating
A Texas operator with skin in the game
As featured in
CEO Jay R. Young is a Forbes Books author and a regular voice on national business media. Media logos refer to coverage of King Operating and/or its CEO and do not constitute an endorsement of this offering.
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Before you buy another energy stock
See what direct ownership really looks like. Tell us where to send the 2026 Outlook. A King Senior Vice President will follow up with no obligation.
- The 2026 Permian supply & demand picture
- How direct working-interest ownership is positioned
- Macro context from Chief Economist John Mauldin
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