# What Does PUD Mean in Oil & Gas? (Proved Undeveloped Reserves)

> PUD in oil and gas means Proved Undeveloped reserves — not the real-estate term Planned Unit Development. Here is what PUD means, how it differs from PDP, the other 'PUD' meanings you may see, and why it matters to mineral and royalty owners.

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- What Does 'PUD' Mean in Oil and Gas? Proved Undeveloped Reserves vs. Planned Unit Development

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