The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

arose from a 2004 mineral lease covering nearly 1,400 acres in Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, and 21, Township 15 North, Range 15 West, in Caddo Parish. [2] Fossil”), with whom Tauren contracted to conduct operations on the property, drilled and completed wells on the leased property in Sections 9, 10, and 16. [5] Tauren Exploration, Inc.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

1] In the case, a landowner sued its mineral lessees for: (1) failure to provide a recordable act evidencing the expiration of a mineral lease under Mineral Code articles 206-209 and (2) failure to pay royalties under Mineral Code articles 137-140. [2] in unpaid royalties and an additional double damages penalty of $484,058.52

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The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2017

17] Several years later, the Harts entered into a mineral lease with Spanoil Exploration with a three-year primary term that would conclude on May 9, 2004, even though the Harts’ mineral servitude would expire on March 3, 2004 if not used. [18] 20] The CUA permit was obtained on January 20, 2004. However, art.

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