The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2023

In the 1920s—the time the deed at issue was executed—lessors commonly reserved a one-eighth royalty interest when they executed oil and gas leases. In addition to the estate misconception theory, the Court analyzed the “legacy of the one-eighth royalty.” Dils Co. , 2d 904 (Tex. Element Petroleum Props., 11-21-00103-CV (Tex.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. after deductions), resulting in lower royalty payments for the royalty owners.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Jan 12, 2024) concerns how three related provisions in an oil and gas lease interact: (1) a royalty clause; (2) a free-use clause; and (3) an off-lease clause. When parties to an oil and gas lease reserve royalties, they stipulate where those royalties are to be valued—sometimes referred to as the “valuation point”—in the royalty clause.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In a straightforward application of Louisiana’s prescriptive principles, the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit affirmed the trial court’s grant of exceptions of prescription, finding plaintiff’s claims for fraud, under the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act (LUTPA), and for unpaid royalties all prescribed in Karen May v.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 28, 2018

hands a victory to financiers of oil and gas operations and settles a long-running controversy over the amount of damages available for failure to pay mineral royalties. Those articles set forth the obligations of the “former owner” or “former lessee” to provide written evidence that mineral rights have been extinguished.

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Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This article discusses a couple more cases in 2024. In each of these cases, one side successfully argued that the Van Dyke presumption applied, and the other side unsuccessfully argued that it was rebutted. Many anticipate that double-fraction cases will continue to steadily flow through Texas courts for the foreseeable future.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 3, 2023

Although the bill expressly provides that “[a] renewable energy lease is not a mineral lease,” the proposed legislation contains a number of provisions that are either identical or substantially similar to the Louisiana Mineral Code articles governing mineral leases. An identical provision exists in the Mineral Code.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. after deductions), resulting in lower royalty payments for the royalty owners.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In a straightforward application of Louisiana’s prescriptive principles, the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit affirmed the trial court’s grant of exceptions of prescription, finding plaintiff’s claims for fraud, under the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act (LUTPA), and for unpaid royalties all prescribed in Karen May v.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that could substantially clarify, or even fundamentally reshape, the characterization and ownership of underground storage rights in Texas. The case was Myers-Woodward v. The case remains pending before the Texas Supreme Court on petition for review.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions The Texas Supreme Court recently issued its anticipated decision in BlueStone Natural Resources II, LLC v. For almost a decade, the original lessee to the agreements never subtracted post-production costs from the royalty owners’ royalty payments.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you're already a valued subscriber to one or both of our existing publications, then rest assured, you'll continue to receive the same high-quality case updates and insightful articles — now through our new ProducersEdge.law domain.  This 2: Producers Edge - Fall 2024 Who Owns the Void?

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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] for failure to pay royalties under Mineral Code article 140. [5]

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2022

Earlier information about this case can be found here. *In Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. Although not yet final, this reversal is long-awaited victory for unit operators in Louisiana.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 4, 2018

for a one-fourth (1/4) mineral royalty and as much as ten thousand ($10,000) dollars per acre bonus royalty.” In that case, the plaintiff-lessors argued, the lease should be rescinded based on their error. 9/22/10); 48 So. 3d 341, 342-43. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 19, 2021

The Eagle II case is the second case that arose between TRO-X, L.P. (“TRO-X”) Several years later, Eagle purchased several leases and sold them to Chesapeake Exploration, LLC (“Chesapeake”), reserving an overriding royalty interest and a back-in working interest (the “Interests”). TRO-X, L.P. , 19, 2021) (“ Eagle II ”).

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The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2017

1] In the case, an operator initiated a concursus action seeking to resolve ownership interest in minerals underlying property on which it was operating. Flat River Farms, L.L.C. , the Louisiana Second Circuit addressed issues affecting the creation and preservation of mineral servitudes and payment of court costs in a concursus action. [1]

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The Energy Law

APRIL 19, 2021

The Eagle II case is the second case that arose between TRO-X, L.P. (“TRO-X”) Several years later, Eagle purchased several leases and sold them to Chesapeake Exploration, LLC (“Chesapeake”), reserving an overriding royalty interest and a back-in working interest (the “Interests”). TRO-X, L.P. , 19, 2021) (“ Eagle II ”).

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The Energy Law

MARCH 26, 2019

30:10 was inapplicable to the case because the costs outlined in the statute comprised only pre-production and production costs. 30:10] simply means that, for all of this, he is given the equivalent of a “no cost” royalty clause on production proceeds. 4] In opposition, the unit operator contended that La. This is hardly unjust. [19]

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Oil and Gas Investments

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Part of the funding for Autazes will come from a royalty agreement with Franco Nevada. That is $1M for the option – the purchase price of the royalty will be based on a 12.5% There is also a 2% royalty that will be paid to the Brazilian government. Note: BRAZIL POTASH has reviewed and sponsored this article.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 7, 2020

This article briefly describes four structured capital raising techniques that may be available to meet those needs: (1) convertible debt instruments; (2) convertible or non-convertible preferred equity instruments; (3) preferred limited partnership interests; and (4) debt instruments issued with “equity kickers”.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

The Court found that the Plaintiff States demonstrated a substantial threat of irreparable harm due to “reduced funding for bonuses, ground rent, royalties, and rentals,” and “damage for reduced funding” for various state programs. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). at 38-40. (2)

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

The Court found that the Plaintiff States demonstrated a substantial threat of irreparable harm due to “reduced funding for bonuses, ground rent, royalties, and rentals,” and “damage for reduced funding” for various state programs. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). at 38-40. (2)

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

The Court found that the Plaintiff States demonstrated a substantial threat of irreparable harm due to “reduced funding for bonuses, ground rent, royalties, and rentals,” and “damage for reduced funding” for various state programs. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). at 38-40. (2)

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