Black Stone Minerals L.P. (NYSE: BSM) is a publicly traded limited partnership that acquires and manages oil and natural gas mineral interests and producing royalty interests across the United States. The company’s business model centers on holding fractional ownership in subsurface mineral estates, which allows it to earn royalty income from hydrocarbon production without taking on the capital expenditures or operating risks associated with exploration and development.
Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Black Stone Minerals has built a diversified portfolio spanning key U.S. onshore plays. Its acreage touches major basins such as the Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken and Anadarko, and the partnership also maintains non-operated royalty positions in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This geographic breadth provides exposure to a variety of commodity price environments and drilling technologies.
The partnership’s strategy involves leasing mineral interests to exploration and production companies in exchange for lease bonus payments and ongoing royalties based on production volumes and prices. By structuring agreements with established operators, Black Stone Minerals captures value from drilling activity and subsurface advancements while preserving capital and limiting operational responsibilities.
Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Bradley J. Pierce, Black Stone Minerals leverages a dedicated team of geoscientists, land professionals and financial specialists to evaluate new acquisitions and optimize existing assets. The partnership continues to pursue selective mineral interest purchases and organic leasing opportunities to enhance its acreage footprint and maintain a steady stream of royalty revenues.