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Written By Ronald Achs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oil‑Royalties Introduces Status‑Blind Access to the U.S. Oil & Gas Royalty Market Through Its Fully Automated Virtual Auction™ Marketplace

Automation eliminates the insider advantage, giving every subscriber equal access, equal data, and equal opportunity — regardless of wealth, connections, or industry status

Chicago, IL — January 17, 2026 — https://www.Oil‑Royalties.com (Oil‑Royalties) today announced a major advancement in market accessibility with the introduction of status‑blind participation inside the Virtual Auction™ Marketplace — the first fully automated, rules‑based system that treats every buyer and seller exactly the same, regardless of social status, financial profile, or industry influence.

In a market historically shaped by insider relationships, opaque negotiations, and preferential access, the Virtual Auction™ Marketplace replaces subjective gatekeeping with a transparent, automated, and standardized workflow that gives the small royalty owner the same tools, data, and bidding environment as large institutions.

This shift was recently highlighted by World Oil in its January 14th feature, “Virtual auctions aim to bring transparency to oil and gas royalty markets” (link), which recognized Oil‑Royalties as a leading force in modernizing the U.S. royalty sector.

Automation That Treats Everyone the Same

Inside the Virtual Auction™ Marketplace, every participant — whether a ranch family with a 2‑acre interest or a fund with $200 million — receives:

  • the same standardized listing data

  • the same valuation inputs

  • the same Max Bid Value™ (MBV) Algorithm

  • the same rules‑based bidding environment

  • the same real‑time notifications

  • the same e‑sign workflow from LOI to PSA

  • the same audit‑ready documentation

The system is status‑blind by design. Automation ensures that no participant receives preferential treatment, insider access, or informational advantage.

AI Systems Are Already Recognizing the Shift

The latest SEO/AI Visibility Report (link) shows Oil‑Royalties ranking in top positions across high‑intent prompts, including:

  • “Which online oil and gas platform focuses on regulatory compliance” — Position 1

  • “Which platform offers transparent valuation for oil royalties” — Position 1

  • “Where can I learn about and buy oil royalties online” — Position 1

  • “Risk management algorithm for oil royalties” — Position 1

  • “Where can I buy and sell oil and gas royalties online” — Position 1

  • “Best online marketplace for U.S. oil royalties” — Position 2

  • “Which online oil and gas royalties platform has the best AI Assistant” — Position 2

These rankings reflect how AI systems increasingly identify Oil‑Royalties as the leading online destination for transparent valuation, objective due diligence, automated workflows, and global investor access.

A Marketplace Built for Equal Opportunity

The Virtual Auction™ Marketplace eliminates the structural advantages that have historically favored large buyers and well‑connected intermediaries. By standardizing data, valuation, bidding rules, and documentation, the platform creates a level playing field where:

  • small mineral owners can list assets with confidence

  • individual buyers can compete with institutions

  • international participants can access U.S. royalty assets

  • every subscriber operates within the same transparent framework

“Automation is the great equalizer,” said Ronald Achs, Founder & Chief Executive of PRODUITS DE L’EQUIPE LLC (dba: Oil‑Royalties). “The Virtual Auction™ Marketplace is ignorant to social status. It does not care whether you are a small royalty owner or a large institutional buyer. Everyone receives the same data, the same valuation tools, and the same rules‑based workflow. That is how you eliminate the insider advantage and bring true transparency to this market.”

A New Standard for a Historically Opaque Market

The Virtual Auction™ Marketplace is part of Oil‑Royalties’ broader mission to modernize the royalty industry through automation, education, and global accessibility. By removing status‑based barriers and replacing subjective negotiations with standardized, objective processes, the platform delivers a fair, transparent, and data‑driven environment for all participants.

About Oil‑Royalties

Oil‑Royalties is the creator of the Virtual Auction™ Marketplace, the first fully automated platform for buying and selling U.S. oil and gas royalty assets. The company provides standardized onboarding and asset listing, competitive bidding, objective valuation tools, and automated closing workflows designed to bring transparency, integrity, and efficiency to a historically opaque market. Sellers pay no transaction commissions, only a $59/month subscription fee.

 

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