Louisiana Operators Are Not Responsible For Making Non-Participants’ Royalty Payments Before Payout
The Energy Law
AUGUST 1, 2007
2007 WL 1651090 (La. 6/8/07), the operator completed a well that was plugged and abandoned without reaching payout. By Dana Douglas The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal recently held that an operator is not responsible for payment of a non-operator’s royalties and overriding royalties before payout.
40 
Let's personalize your content