article thumbnail

Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

The Energy Law

In August 2018, dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale averaged 6.774 billion cubic feet per day, which is the highest daily Haynesville production average since September 2012 when production averaged 6.962 billion cubic feet per day. The second major increase began in early 2017 and continues through today.

Gas 52
article thumbnail

Where Water Takes Center Stage

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

With waters role in energy production more critical than ever, organizers of a fast-approaching annual conference on that subject promise that this year’s iteration will be the most impactful yet. The Water In Energy Conference is now a program of the Universitys Shepperd Leadership Institute.

Basin 59
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Clarity on Production in Paying Quantities and Affirms Lease Cancellation Under Mineral Code Article 140 for Failure to Pay Royalties

The Energy Law

On June 2, 2017 the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s judgment cancelling a mineral lease under Mineral Code article 140 and provided further clarity on a production in paying quantities analysis under Louisiana Mineral Code article 124. [1] Tauren Exploration, Inc. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

Royalty 40
article thumbnail

Trans Energy Settlement Shows Need for E&P Wetlands Compliance Strategy

The Energy Law

The Trans Energy settlement shows that exploration and production (E&P) companies need a rigorous compliance strategy for wetlands permit requirements. The most recent versions of the NWPs were reissued in 2012, and they will be valid for five years, until March 18, 2017. See 77 Fed. 10184 (Feb.

E&P 40
article thumbnail

Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

Recently, the Nigerian government demanded more than $60 billion in back royalties under a production sharing agreement with the supermajors operating in the country. History of oil in Nigeria Oil was first discovered in Nigeria in the mid-1950s after decades of fruitless exploration. How did this happen? Exxon comes next: the U.S.

Oil 52
article thumbnail

The Meaning of “And” Determines Outcome of Oil and Gas Feud

The Energy Law

When the primary term ended in February 2017, DBR had drilled on Section 6, but not on Section 2. DBR sued Tier 1 and the mineral owners in September 2017, asserting its right to develop Section 2.

Oil 40
article thumbnail

Third Circuit Affirms Trial Court’s Refusal to Adopt DNR’s Most Feasible Plan in Sweet Lake Land & Oil Co. v. Oleum Operating Company

The Energy Law

On October 18, 2017, the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, issued an opinion that discards the mandate of this final step, affirming the trial court’s refusal to adopt DNR’s most feasible plan, even though, indisputably, there was no evidence in the record that another plan was more feasible. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co. ,