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Model the revenue a working-interest position could generate at your investment size, with a realistic decline applied year over year.

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Conservative (8%)11.5%Optimistic (15%)

Industry context: working-interest positions commonly model 8–15% annualized in early years, with revenue declining ~6% per year before stabilizing. Actual results depend on production, prices, and lease terms.

$1,667
Conservative
8% ROI
$2,396
Mid Range
11.5% ROI
$3,125
Optimistic
15% ROI
$318K
Conservative
cumulative
$457K
Mid Range
cumulative
$597K
Optimistic
cumulative
Annual Revenue, First 25 Years
Optimistic (15%)
Mid (11.5%)
Conservative (8%)
Projection, Mid Range (11.5% ROI)
YearMonthlyAnnualCumulative
Y1$2,395.83$28,750$28,750
Y2$2,252.08$27,025$55,775
Y3$2,116.96$25,404$81,179
Y4$1,989.94$23,879$105,058
Y5$1,870.54$22,447$127,504
Y6$1,758.31$21,100$148,604
Y7$1,652.81$19,834$168,438
Y8$1,553.64$18,644$187,082
Y9$1,460.43$17,525$204,607
Y10$1,372.80$16,474$221,080
Y11$1,290.43$15,485$236,565
Y12$1,213.01$14,556$251,122
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← All ToolsFigures are illustrative estimates for education only and do not constitute investment advice or a projection of actual results.