# Granting Clause in Oil & Gas Leases: What Rights You Convey
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> The granting clause spells out exactly which rights a mineral owner conveys to the operator — which substances, which depths, and what surface use. Here is what to read for.

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**Generated:** 2026-06-18 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Page Outline
- Granting Clause in an Oil & Gas Lease
  - What the granting clause covers
  - Depth and surface considerations
  - Related reading
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Ready to Sell Your Mineral Rights?

## Related Pages
- [Surface use agreement](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/learn/surface-use-agreement)
- [Habendum clause](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/learn/habendum-clause)
- [Oil & gas lease terms](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/2026/oil-gas-lease-terms)

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