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Texas Supreme Court Holds that References to “One-Eighth” in Old Oil and Gas Conveyances Presumptively Refer to the Entire Mineral Estate

The Energy Law

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.” Element Petroleum Props., Dils Co. , 2d 904 (Tex. 11-21-00103-CV (Tex.

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White House Wants to End Royalty-in-Kind Program

The Energy Law

by Elisabeth Lorio Baer Interior Secretary Ken Salazar informed Congress on September 17, 2009 that he would kill a controversial program, currently in effect, that allows energy companies to pay the government royalties for drilling on public lands in actual oil and gas in lieu of cash. For the full story, see [link]

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Texas Supreme Court Again Addresses Royalty Class Actions

The Energy Law

Phillips Petroleum Co. , 15, 2008), the Texas Supreme Court again addressed the propriety of class actions for gas royalty claims. The class affirmed the denial of two subclasses, but reversed the denial of a third subclass of royalty claimaints. In Bowden v. 03-0824 (Feb.

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Supreme Court Denies Relief to Oil Companies

The Energy Law

In BHP America Petroleum Co. Burton , 549 U.S. — (2006), the Supreme Court resolved a legal issue that has been at the center of federal royalty litigation for twenty years: viz. founded upon any contract,” applies to administrative royalty payment orders issued by the Minerals Management Service (MMS). . whether 28 U.S.C.

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Valor | Energy Connection – Feb. 24, 2025

Valor

Read more 25% royalty rate cap on prime oil and gas land heads to the House Summary : The New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 23 in a 21-15 vote, advancing legislation to raise the maximum royalty rate on prime oil and gas land in the Permian Basin from 20% to 25%. Total petroleum inventories increased by 0.2 million bpd and 4.7

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Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

The Energy Law

became “energy independent” and a net exporter of petroleum products in 2019. By using this blog site you understand and acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship formed between you and Liskow & Lewis and/or the individual Liskow & Lewis lawyers posting to this site by virtue of your using this site.

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Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

The Energy Law

became “energy independent” and a net exporter of petroleum products in 2019. By using this blog site you understand and acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship formed between you and Liskow & Lewis and/or the individual Liskow & Lewis lawyers posting to this site by virtue of your using this site.

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