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nonoperating working interest

Nonoperating working interest describes one that owns an interest in a gas or oil well or other mineral extraction enterprise but that does not participate in or have any responsibility for actual operation of the well or mine.

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nonoperating working interest

Nonoperating working interest describes one that owns an interest in a gas or oil well or other mineral extraction enterprise but that does not participate in or have any responsibility for actual operation of the well or mine.

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An owner with a nonoperating working interest is usually made an insured under the insurance coverages written on the operation.