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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 Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

According to the Court, the estate-misconception theory was so prevalent in instruments in and around 1924—the time of the deed at issue—that “courts have taken judicial notice of this widespread phenomenon.” In support of that notion, the Court cited the 1957 Texas Supreme Court case Garrett v. Dils Co. , 2d 904 (Tex. 2d 904 (Tex.

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One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure: Texas Appellate Court Holds that Produced Water Belongs to Mineral Owners

The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In response, the Texas Legislature passed Texas Natural Resources Code § 122.002 on September 1, 2019, which grants title to produced water to whoever takes possession of it for the purpose of treating it for subsequent beneficial use, unless a conveyance instrument expressly provides otherwise. But more than minerals are released.

Oil

Oil Instrumentation Gas Operator

Key Issues in OTC Derivatives Contracts as COVID-19 Disrupts Global Financial Markets

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2020

In such cases, hedge counterparties may increase calls for margin and collateral posting both in frequency and amount. Often a default under a derivatives contract qualifies as a cross default to a company’s credit facility or other financial instrument, subject to certain dollar thresholds (if applicable). Margin Calls.

Instrumentation

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Louisiana First Circuit Applies Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine to Property Transfer Involving Closely Held LLC

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The subsequent purchaser doctrine has been litigated extensively in Louisiana legacy cases involving claims for oilfield remediation. If the transferring instrument does not contain an explicit assignment of the personal right to sue for damages to the property, the right remains with the transferor.” In Louisiana Wetlands, LLC v.

Exploration and Production

Exploration and Production E&A Instrumentation Oil

Louisiana’s Sabine River Authority Not Entitled To Sovereign Immunity

The Energy Law Blog

MAY 26, 2023

The Fifth Circuit agreed with the lower court that state statutes and case law characterize SRA-L as an arm of the state; but caveated that the factor was restricted and “given the inconsistent descriptions in the same statutes and the lack of a more-definite characterization in either statute or case law.” [7]

Casing

Casing IT E&A Education

How AMPECO is using AWS Globally to provide a reliable EV charging experience at scale

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The platform covers all business cases for CPOs and EMSPs (E-Mobility Service Providers), public, private, and home charging. Introduction As the global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the demand for a scalable, and secure EV charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly urgent.

Management

Management Operator API E&A

Maritime Industry COVID 19 Update

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Finally, the AWO recommends the development of a “written outbreak management plan” that contains information to track and identify suspected cases and the locations of sick crewmembers, cleaning procedures, etc. In response to the continuing COVID-19 epidemic, the United States Coast Guard, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.

Operator

Operator E&A Casing IT

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 Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

Gloria’s Ranch ultimately filed suit against Tauren, Cubic, EXCO, and Wells Fargo for their failure to provide a recordable instrument evidencing the expiration of the lease. 1] The dispute in Gloria’s Ranch, L.L.C. Tauren Exploration, Inc. 2] The lease was granted by Gloria’s Ranch, L.L.C. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

Royalty

Royalty E&P Exploration and Production Operator

Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law Blog

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]

Spud-in

Spud-in Operator IT E&A

Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

. (“Veren”) (TSX: VRN) (NYSE: VRN) are pleased to announce a strategic combination to create a leading light oil and condensate producer with concentrated assets in the Alberta Montney and Duvernay. Under the terms of the Agreement, Veren shareholders will receive 1.05 common shares of Whitecap for each Veren common share held. .”

Energy

Energy Energy Exploration and Production Crude Oil

Louisiana and Texas COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders and Effects on State Courts

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2020

On April 1, the Court issued its eighth order, tolling the statutes of limitations for all civil cases from March 13 until June 1, 2020. In addition, no residential eviction cases may proceed until after April 19, 2020. A brief discussion of how COVID-19 has affected Louisiana and Texas courts is discussed here.

Instrumentation

Instrumentation Insurance Operator Casing

Emerging on the Other Side of the Coronavirus Pandemic: Raising Structured Capital for Small and Mid-Size Businesses

The Energy Law Blog

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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