Houston-based Black Stone Minerals, L.P. and its subsidiaries have established themselves as prominent players in the oil and natural gas industry, overseeing the ownership and management of mineral interests. The company's widespread reach now spans across 41 states within the United States, as it boasts mineral interests in 16.8 million gross acres and nonparticipating royalty interests in an additional 16.8 million gross acres. Additionally, Black Stone Minerals, L.P. possesses overriding royalty interests in 1.8 million gross acres. Having been founded in 1876, the firm has successfully maintained a position of influence in the industry.