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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law Blog

The well was a dry hole, however, and was therefore plugged and abandoned on April 21, 2006. Cecil Blount Farms, LLC , [1] is the most recent decision that provides the industry with a real-life application of the rules under Louisiana law for maintaining mineral servitudes. A well was spud on March 28, 2006.

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Crude Oil Investing: A Guide for Accredited Investors

Aresco

Direct investments in crude oil and natural gas generally involve purchasing interests in exploration and production (E&P) companies, owning working interests in oil and gas wells, or investing in partnerships that develop and operate oil fields. Tax Advantages: The U.S.