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Surge Energy / Moss Creek Owner - FAQ

The purpose of this article is to provide royalty owners with Surge Energy/Moss Creek Resources answers to frequently asked questions.

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Written by Jeff Chambers
Updated over a month ago

Surge Energy and Moss Creek Resources have partnered with MineralAnswers.com. All owners, and vendors must create an account and register to complete the process. Please see answers to some of our frequently asked questions below.

How do I create my account?

Registration Page

How do I login?

What if I can't remember my password?

How do I access my revenue statements?

Joint Interest Billing (JIBs)

  • View JIB statements: via MineralAnswers.com (electronic, free, secure).

  • Questions: email joint.interest@SurgeEnergyA.com; include:

    • Partner Number (above Company Name, top-left of bill),

    • Invoice Number

    • Description.

  • Netting revenue against JIB: Eligible owners may have JIB expenses netted from revenue; revenue check issued around the 25th showing amount deducted. To request netting setup, email OwnerRelations@SurgeEnergyA.com.

  • Paying JIB statements: include Partner Number and Invoice Number; if paying a different amount, include an explanation or note in MineralAnswers.com.

  • Payment addresses:

How do I access my tax statements?

  • Mailing to owners: on or before January 31 (per IRS)

  • Submission to IRS: on or before January 31

  • Amounts reported: reflect all payments issued during the prior calendar year; owner info reflects data on file at time of generation. Void/reissue handling avoids double-counting.

  • Who receives 1099: royalty owners paid ≥ $10 during the calendar year; working interest owners paid ≥ $600. Not required for foreign, nonprofit, or incorporated owners.

  • December-dated checks received in January: reported in the year the check was issued.

  • Stale/lost checks: no adjustments to the reported year; reissued amounts are not included again in a subsequent year’s 1099.

  • Corrections / missing 1099: contact Owner Relations at OwnerRelations@SurgeEnergyA.com or (832) 333-2350.

How do I verify my identity?

How do I set up direct deposit payments?

How do I change my address?

Address Change - Online (Fastest)

Address Change Form - Offline (Slowest)

How do I add additional statements to my account?

How do I transfer my mineral rights?

Appointment of Attorney in Fact

  • Copy of Power of Attorney 

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7:

  • Recorded conveyance (if applicable)

  • Order naming trustee of bankruptcy estate

Chapter 11:

  • Plan of reorganization

  • Order confirming the plan of reorganization 

Change in Trustee

  • Trust Agreement or Certificate of Trust

  • Certificate of Death of Trustee (if applicable)

  • Court or Other Documentation Showing New Trustee

  • Form W-9 for the Trust, Updated with New Trustee

Company Name Change

Change Due to Merger

Death of Owner

Owner died with a Will, Probated in the State of Texas where the property is located.

  • Certificate of Death

  • Last Will and Testament (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Order Admitting Will to Probate (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Letters Testamentary

  • Form W-9 for each heir

Owner died with a Will, Probate proceedings will NOT occur.

  • Certificate of Death

  • Last Will and Testament

  • Affidavit of Death & Heirship (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Affidavits must be filled out by a disinterested party and witnessed by a second disinterested party.

  • Form W-9 for each heir

Owner died with a Will, Probated outside of the State of Texas.

  • Certificate of Death

  • Exemplified copy of the Probated Last Will and Testament recorded in county where property is located

  • Order Admitting Will to Probate (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Letters Testamentary

  • Form W-9 for each heir

Owner died without a Will, Estate proceedings are complete

  • Certificate of Death

  • Distribution of Heirship, Final Decree or other court documents evidencing final distribution (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Form W-9 for each heir

Owner died without a Will, Laws of Descent & Distribution will apply of the state where property is located

  • Certificate of Death

  • Affidavit of Death & Heirship (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Affidavits must be filled out by a disinterested party and witnessed by a second disinterested party.

  • Form W-9 for each heir

Life Estate

  • Certificate of Death

  • Instrument creating the life estate (if applicable) (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Form W-9 for each Remainderman

Name Change

  • Marriage Certificate or Divorce Decree reinstating maiden name or other legal document of name change 

Ownership Change Due to Divorce

  • Complete Divorce Decree including Settlement Agreement and recorded conveyances (if applicable) 

Sale of Interest

  • Complete copy of conveyance document filed of record in the county where the property is located

  • Form W-9 For New Owner(s)

Trust or Partnership Creation or Dissolution

Created

  • Trust Agreement or Certificate of Trust

  • Conveyance Document (must name Trustee) (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Form W-9 for the Trust

Terminated

Dissolution of Trust

  • Conveyance Document conveying to Beneficiary/Beneficiaries (recorded in county where property is located)

  • Trust Agreement or Certificate of Trust

  • Form W-9 for the Beneficiary/Beneficiaries

IRS Lien

  • IRS Notice

  • Release of Levy

Checks - Key Policies & Timing

  • Why amounts vary: market conditions, suspended payments, adjustments (over/underpayments), commodity prices, regulatory/contractual changes, production volumes, seasonal/maintenance effects.

  • Anticipating monthly amount: varies for reasons above.

  • Decimal interest differences (division order vs check detail): may vary due to special marketing, unit calculations, or other agreements; proportional value remains correct.

  • Adjustments: prior revenue may be reversed and repaid due to corrected volumes/pricing, allocation corrections, updated title information (DOI), or tax rate changes.

  • Payment timing: Oil & gas proceeds paid per Texas Natural Resources Code § 91.402, unless contract says otherwise.

  • Lost/not received check: Paper checks sent via USPS; allow up to 21 days before requesting void. Submit “Request to Void a Check” form; after processing, revenue is included in Surge’s next monthly check run.

  • Monthly check run: 25th of each month; if weekend/holiday, next business day.

    • Paper checks: USPS; allow up to 21 days before void request.

    • Direct Deposit: deposited on the 25th or next business day if weekend/holiday.

Ownership - Title & Suspense

  • Title requirements / clearing title: Operator searches county records and works with title attorneys to ensure payments comply with Texas title standards; gathering required documents from owners to meet standards is “clearing title.”

  • Suspended payments: may occur for missing Tax ID, insufficient address, assignment of interest, death notice, lack of documentation/title confirming ownership, or legal/title dispute.

  • Division orders: Surge uses the Texas Statutory Division Order (Texas Natural Resources Code § 91.402); requires a signed division order on file prior to payment unless otherwise specified in contract.

  • NPRI effect: Non-Participating Royalty Interests can affect your interest depending on ratifications; interest may fluctuate positively or negatively during ratification.

Surge Energy/Moss Creek Resources Contact Information

Phone: (832) 333-2350

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us using the chat in the bottom right corner of the screen!

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