Land due diligence, lease exhibit analysis, and material contracts review are at the core of every oil and gas acquisition, especially when working in virtual data rooms (VDRs) with limited time. 

In this in-depth dialogue, Kyle Dubiel and Bryce Winters break down what experienced landmen are really looking for when opening a VDR pre-PSA: how to identify strong vs. weak lease schedules, which omissions signal red flags, and what details matter for assessing asset condition before submitting a bid. Explore real tactics for pushing sellers to provide meaningful gross/net acre data and discover why early access to material contracts, JOAs, farmouts, development agreements, can change your entire project bid or negotiation approach.

You’ll get actionable takeaways on the optimal timing for bringing in your diligence team or brokerage partner for scope assessment, plus a blueprint for team sizing (PDP vs. term lease vs. field title complexity). 

This episode meets the reality of today’s fast-paced M&A market, where deal flow is high, VDRs vary in quality, and broker resources are stretched thin. Perfect for those managing asset evaluation in busy transactional environments, whether in-house or as an external agent. Learn to apply proven checklists and pre-diligence organization steps to increase your chances of success and minimize costly surprises post-PSA.