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Jury Finds Oil Royalties Underpaid in False Claims Act Case

The Energy Law Blog

The Associated Press reported today that a federal jury found Kerr McGee liable for additional royalties on crude oil produced from federal properties and sold through Texon. Kerr McGee had denied the allegations and claimed that no additional royalties were owed.

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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.

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Maxwell v. Kerr-McGee: Tenth Circuit Upholds Right Of MMS Auditor To Bring Qui Tam Action

The Energy Law Blog

By Jonathan Hunter: In a highly anticipated decision, the Tenth Circuit held this week that the district court had subject matter jurisdiction over a qui tam action filed by an MMS auditor concerning royalty payments on crude oil produced from offshore federal leases. The court also ruled that “Mr.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

Pipeline vandalism, militant attacks on infrastructure, protests and lawsuits are among the issues that have plagued Nigerias oil industry for years. Recently, the Nigerian government demanded more than $60 billion in back royalties under a production sharing agreement with the supermajors operating in the country.

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Valor | Energy Connection – Feb. 24, 2025

Valor

crude output to grow from 13.2 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%. energy exports.

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

Oil & Gas 360º

Disciplined Leadership and Governance: The combined business will continue to be led by the Whitecap executive team, who have a long track record of operational excellence, financial discipline, strong safety performance and are focused on generating strong returns to shareholders.

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Alberta government says premier in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

Oil & Gas 360º

(BOE Report) –CALGARY The Alberta government says Premier Danielle Smith has been in talks with a multinational oil and petrochemical player about selling two million barrels per month of province-owned heavy oil.