Real ownership · not paper oil
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
When oil moves, ETF investors watch a number on a screen. Working-interest owners own a piece of the production itself.
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
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 Permian Basin remains the most prolific oil-producing region in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
U.S. crude oil production is forecast to remain near record levels in 2026 (EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook).
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™
A disciplined approach built to create value during the hold and at exit. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
We acquire proven, producing acreage, not speculative wildcat exploration, in basins we know.
We develop it as new wells are drilled and production increases, with the goal of monthly distributions during the hold.
We aim to divest to a larger company, targeting a potential multiple on invested capital at exit.
Why King Operating
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