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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.

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Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms that LDNR Can Only Recover Emergency Response Costs Under La. R.S. 30:93(A)(4) from the Operator of Record and its Working Interest Owners

The Energy Law

In Litel Explorations, LLC v. and Gary Production Company were named as prior operators of the G.A. The Lyon Well was leaking in 2018, which prompted the LDNR to task the current operator (Sandhill Production, Inc.) Aegis Development Co., LLC , 21-0741 (La. 4/6/22), –So. 30:80 et seq. Lyon Well #1. with stopping the leak.

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The Smackover Formation: Unveiling the Lithium Potential

The Energy Law

The rising demand for lithium, combined with Federal tax credits for lithium production, has intensified lithium exploration efforts. Formed during the Jurassic period, this geological formation has been tapped for oil and gas, as well as brine for production of bromine, since the 1950s.

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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. August 2018 was not an anomaly. El Paso E & P Co. , 2d 640, 641-43 (W.D.

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Western District of Louisiana Holds that Unit Operators May Not Recover Post-Production Costs from an Unleased Mineral Owner’s Share of Production Proceeds

The Energy Law

District Court for the Western District of Louisiana held that a unit operator may not recover post-production costs from an unleased mineral owner’s share of production proceeds in Allen Johnson, et al. 30:10 governed whether a unit operator may deduct post-production costs against UMO’s share of production proceeds. [3]

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Production in Paying Quantities: Maintaining Mineral Leases Beyond Their Primary Terms with Production of Oil or Gas

The Energy Law

Mineral lessees may be particularly concerned with whether recent production levels have maintained their leases beyond their primary terms. In Louisiana, as in most jurisdictions, production of oil or gas must be in “paying quantities” to maintain a mineral lease beyond its primary term. [1] Lea Exploration Co. , JLH Enters. ,

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A Primer on CCUS Regulation in Louisiana

The Energy Law

Like traditional exploration and development, CCUS projects require the operator to secure both the necessary private property rights from landowners as well as regulatory approval from the appropriate administrative agency in order to proceed. This article focuses on the latter. The pertinent regulations are in Statewide Order No.