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Louisiana State Mineral Board to Consider Retaining Third Party Counsel to Pursue Underpayment of Royalty Claims Associated with Natural Gas Production on State Lands and Waterbottoms

The Energy Law

Accordingly, auditing of royalty payments was left to the Mineral Board’s internal accountants, and when an issue arose as to whether royalty payments were made correctly, the Mineral Board’s land personnel and internal counsel would oversee sending demands and pursuing litigation against the State’s mineral lessees and well operators.

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Louisiana Supreme Court holds that payment of mineral royalties judgment against LDNR is a matter of legislative discretion, reversing grant of mandamus

The Energy Law

3d , 2023 WL 526075, the Louisiana Supreme Court rejected a writ of mandamus that would have compelled the LDNR to satisfy a $4.7 million judgment for reimbursement of mineral royalties. million in mineral royalties attributable to ownership of these banks. 1/1/23), So.

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Louisiana Senator Proposes Statutory Framework Governing Rights and Obligations of Parties to Renewable Energy Leases

The Energy Law

The Louisiana Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session begins on April 10th, and last Friday, Louisiana Senator Allain of District 21 filed SB 154 proposing to enact a statutory framework directly governing the rights and obligations of parties to renewable energy leases.

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30% of Ghana’s crude oil consumption purchased through Gold for oil programme – Lands Minister

Reporting Oil and Gas

Jinapor emphasized that the government’s decision to acquire crude oil without relying on dollars through this innovative approach had significantly curtailed the depreciation of the Ghana Cedi, playing a crucial role in bolstering the national economy. Additionally, petrol prices decreased from GHS23 per litre to GHS12 per litre.

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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. The government has been fighting the illicit refineries for years. The government had little choice but to try and negotiate peace with the militants.

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Valor | Energy Connection – Feb. 24, 2025

Valor

billion in 2023, prompting cost-cutting measures, a 5% staff reduction, and slashed executive bonuses. government has approved the GulfLink deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast, marking another step in expanding American crude export infrastructure. onshore wind farms and spinning off offshore wind assets.

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A Primer on CCUS Regulation in Louisiana

The Energy Law

It is currently anticipated that primacy for Louisiana will be granted in late 2022 or early 2023. The State regulations that will govern Class VI wells once primacy is achieved are in Statewide Order No. Unlike Class II wells, Louisiana’s application for primary enforcement authority for Class VI wells remains pending.