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Permian Basin Files Petition Against Blackbeard

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  • Permian Basin Royalty Trust filed a lawsuit seeking over $9 million from Blackbeard Operating.
  • The lawsuit claims improper royalty calculations and deductions from April 2020 to December 2023.
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Permian Basin Files Petition Against Blackbeard

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Permian Basin ( (PBT) ) has shared an update.

On May 27, 2025, Permian Basin Royalty Trust announced that its trustee, Argent Trust Company, filed a Second Amended Petition against Blackbeard Operating, LLC. The Trust seeks to recover over $9 million in damages, alleging that Blackbeard failed to properly calculate and pay royalties from April 2020 to December 2023, including impermissible deductions and failure to report all production volumes. A trial is scheduled for November 17, 2025, with ongoing discovery and audits.

More about Permian Basin

Permian Basin Royalty Trust operates in the energy sector, focusing on the management of royalty interests in oil and gas properties. The Trust primarily holds a 75% net overriding royalty interest in the Waddell Ranch properties located in Crane County, Texas.

Average Trading Volume: 113,597

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $524.3M

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