
Choose Pickett Land for reliable real estate and mineral title solutions that put your needs at the forefront. $25.00 per hour with eight hour minimum.
Comprehensive Real Estate and Mineral Title Assistance
Environmental Landman
I provide comprehensive leasehold and easement
assistance.
I excel at complicated title research and damage
control, ensuring a smooth process for small
independent operators and land owners.
I am also well-versed in renewable energy
production and storage projects,
facilitating the transition from hydrocarbon to
renewable energy sources.
Intervention with operators for land owners in
Liberty County, Texas since 1981.
Real Estate & Mineral Title
I manage all aspects of real estate and mineral title, ensuring clear and
valid titles through meticulous research. My aim is to minimize legal and
financial risks while providing comprehensive solutions for your needs.
Lease takeoffs:
Provide a map of HBP, available acreage, competition, and current pricing in a specific area.
Create a custom acquisition strategy for the client.
Royalty payments research and acquisition.
Texas Notary - Member of American Association of Notaries
Member of Austin Texas Association of Lease and Title Analyst
The Liberty County Landman
Real Estate, Minerals and Royalties.
Texas Railroad Commission Research
My experience in Texas Railroad Commission research, field operations with operators, geologist, engineers, attorneys, as expert witness and permitting sets my landman services apart from the competition.
Small operators, with limited resources often find it challenging to compete
effectively in a market that is dominated by larger companies. However,
they possess unique advantages such as flexibility, personalized service,
and a deeper connection to local communities. By leveraging these
strengths, small operators can carveout their niche and build strong
relationships with land, mineral, royalty and working interest owners alike.
1. Electrolysis: Using renewable energy sources to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
2. Blue Hydrogen Production: Combining the hydrogen with carbon capture and storage (CCUS) to produce blue hydrogen.
3. Compressed CO2 Storage: Storing CO2 at high pressure, which can later be used to generate electricity.
4. sCO2 Brayton Cycle: Utilizing supercritical CO2 as a working fluid in a Brayton cycle to improve thermal-to-electric energy conversion efficiency.
This system could provide a reliable and clean energy source for microgrids, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability.
using sCO2 in the CAES process
Using supercritical CO2 (sCO2) in the Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) process is indeed an exciting and innovative idea! sCO2 has several advantages that make it a promising working fluid for CAES:
High Efficiency: sCO2 has excellent thermodynamic properties, allowing for higher efficiency in energy conversion processes compared to traditional gases.
Compact Systems: Due to its high density, sCO2 systems can be more compact, reducing the footprint of the storage facility.
Reduced Environmental Impact: sCO2 systems can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially when integrated with carbon capture and storage technologies.
Incorporating sCO2 into CAES could enhance the overall efficiency and sustainability of the system, making it a valuable addition to microgrids and renewable energy storage solutions.
STEP Turbine
The Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo turbine is a pioneering project aimed at demonstrating the potential of supercritical CO2 (sCO2) technology for power generation. Here are some key details about the STEP Demo turbine:
Overview
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Capacity: 10 megawatts (MWe)
Operational Speed: Achieved full operational speed of 27,000 RPM at 500°C
Key Features
Efficiency: The sCO2 Brayton cycle used in the STEP Demo is designed to produce electricity more efficiently than traditional steam Rankine cycles.
Compact Design: The turbomachinery is about one-tenth the size of standard power plant equipment, making it more compact and cost-effective.
Environmental Benefits: The system aims to reduce emissions, costs, and water use compared to conventional power plants.
Achievements
Grid Synchronized Power: The pilot plant generated 4 MWe of grid-synchronized power, enough to supply electricity to approximately 4,000 homes.
Commercial Readiness: The project has successfully demonstrated the operability and efficiency of the sCO2 power cycle.
Future Plans
Full Capacity Testing: The STEP Demo facility is set to enter a new phase of testing to achieve its full 10-MWe net power capacity.
Collaboration: The project is led by GTI Energy in collaboration with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), GE Vernova, the U.S. Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Laboratory (U.S. DOE/NETL), and several industry partners.
The STEP Demo turbine represents a significant step towards transforming power generation with cleaner, more efficient technology.

Liberty County Hull Field shallow infill drilling prospects.