The Energy Law

JANUARY 26, 2016

Mineral lessees may be particularly concerned with whether recent production levels have maintained their leases beyond their primary terms. In Louisiana, as in most jurisdictions, production of oil or gas must be in “paying quantities” to maintain a mineral lease beyond its primary term. [1] Lea Exploration Co. , JLH Enters. ,

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2003, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Corbello, et al. Iowa Production, et al. Since then, Louisiana courts have seen a steady stream of “legacy litigation” claims being filed. Since its inception on January 1, 1980, the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act has included a “citizen suit” provision.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

2003-N06, which was itself replaced by NTL No. This often results in a stand-off between prior interest owners and leads to additional delay in decommissioning work being performed. Proposed regulations – The joint and several liability scheme, with each party remaining liable for its own accrued obligations, remains the same.

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