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Josh Abrams

Navigating the New Frontier: Updates to Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Rules and Regulations

The Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process rule (FMLLP), which was announced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on April 12, 2024, represents a significant update to the Federal onshore oil and gas leasing framework. The… more

Bureau of Land Management, Energy Sector, Federal Land, Gas Royalties, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

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J. Taylor Airey

Ohio Gets in on the Action: Proposed House Bill 170 Takes Aim at Carbon Capture & Sequestration

The Ohio General Assembly has recently introduced their attempt to allow carbon capture and sequestration (hereinafter “CCS”) as a widespread means of reducing carbon emissions within the State. The proposed act (hereinafter “HB… more

Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Energy Policy, Government Agencies, Natural Resources, New Legislation

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Tanner Cremeans

(Injection Well) Pressure Mounts as Omni Energy Group, LLC, Gets Another Chance

As oil and natural gas are produced, brine and other wastewater are brought to the surface. This waste is then disposed of by Class II injection wells, categorized into three subclasses: saltwater disposal wells, enhanced oil… more

Due Process, Energy Sector, Oil & Gas, Oil Wells, Safe Drinking Water Act

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Amy Gautreaux

Pipelines and Property Rights: ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC v. DT Mainstream, Inc. and DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC

The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal’s recent decision in ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC v. DT Midstream, Inc. highlights the limitations of exclusive personal servitude owners’ rights relative to preservation and protection of… more

Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Louisiana, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas

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D. Bradley Gibbs

Get back in your lane: North Dakota Supreme Court limits NDIC’s adjudicatory authority over saltwater gathering disputes

In a rare rebuke of the North Dakota Industrial Commission (“NDIC”), the Supreme Court held that saltwater gathering is a post-production cost — and that the NDIC lacks authority to adjudicate disputes over such costs between… more

Administrative Agencies, Appeals, Contract Disputes, Energy Sector, Industrial Commissions

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Andrew Good

Ohio Gets in on the Action: Proposed House Bill 170 Takes Aim at Carbon Capture & Sequestration

The Ohio General Assembly has recently introduced their attempt to allow carbon capture and sequestration (hereinafter “CCS”) as a widespread means of reducing carbon emissions within the State. The proposed act (hereinafter “HB… more

Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Energy Policy, Government Agencies, Natural Resources, New Legislation

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Isabel Huntsman

Making a splash in the courts: The Cactus decision

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Texas held in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, that produced water belongs to the operator. When presented with a case where both the operator and a third party who… more

Contract Interpretation, Environmental Litigation, Mineral Leases, Oil & Gas, Surface Owner

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William ("Alex") Love

Reservation or Limitation on Warranty? Navigating the Fine Line — Lessons from Valence Operating Co. v. Davidson

In Valence Operating Co. v. Davidson1, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District of Texas at Texarkana addressed whether the provision, “all Oil, Gas and other Minerals have been excepted and reserved by former… more

Appeals, Breach of Warranty, Contract Disputes, Contract Interpretation, Deeds

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Brad McCamy

The Kings in the North!—North Dakota Operators are Kings (for now) When it Comes to Statutory Interests on Suspended Overrides

Do North Dakota operators have to pay suspense penalties on all types of late-paid interests? Not according to a recent line of decisions from the North Dakota Federal District Court. These cases interpret the North Dakota… more

Compliance, Contract Terms, Dispute Resolution, Energy Policy, Leases

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Ally McCluskey

No Standing, No Sale: What Cardinal Minerals, LLC v. Miller Means for Ohio Mineral Transactions

Who has standing to challenge abandonment of a mineral interest under the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act (“DMA”)? Earlier this year in two cases, both styled Cardinal Minerals, LLC v. Miller, the 7th District Court of Appeals of Ohio… more

Energy Sector, Land Owners, Mineral Leases, Mineral Rights, Oil & Gas

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Brian O'Gorman

Coverting a “Fixed” to a “Floating” NPRI: What (If Anything) Does ConocoPhillips v. Hahn Add to the Conversation?

In ConocoPhillips Co. v. Hahn, the Supreme Court of Texas addressed whether a “fixed” nonparticipating royalty interest (“NPRI”) was later converted to a “floating” NPRI. The court weighed two possible means of this conversion:… more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, Leases, Litigation Strategies, Mineral Leases

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Zack Oliva

2025 Oil Market Outlook: What OPEC, U.S. Shale, and Natural Gas Trends Mean for the Year Ahead

Big oil moves, shifting global dynamics, and a market that just got a lot more interesting. In Oliva Gibbs' latest webinar, we sat down with Josh Young, Founder of Bison Interests, who is well-known for providing sharp insights… more

Energy Market, Energy Policy, Energy Sector, Investors, Oil & Gas

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Baylee Pearce

Making a splash in the courts: The Cactus decision

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Texas held in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, that produced water belongs to the operator. When presented with a case where both the operator and a third party who… more

Contract Interpretation, Environmental Litigation, Mineral Leases, Oil & Gas, Surface Owner

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Molly Pela

Fueling the Future: The Intersection of AI and the Oil & Gas Industry

The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (the “Act”) is set to take center stage during the 89th Texas legislative session, which began on January 14, 2025. The Act proposes new legislation to regulate development and deployment… more

Artificial Intelligence, Clean Energy, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Josh Peterson

No Standing, No Sale: What Cardinal Minerals, LLC v. Miller Means for Ohio Mineral Transactions

Who has standing to challenge abandonment of a mineral interest under the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act (“DMA”)? Earlier this year in two cases, both styled Cardinal Minerals, LLC v. Miller, the 7th District Court of Appeals of Ohio… more

Energy Sector, Land Owners, Mineral Leases, Mineral Rights, Oil & Gas

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Rohit Raghavan

The Kings in the North!—North Dakota Operators are Kings (for now) When it Comes to Statutory Interests on Suspended Overrides

Do North Dakota operators have to pay suspense penalties on all types of late-paid interests? Not according to a recent line of decisions from the North Dakota Federal District Court. These cases interpret the North Dakota… more

Compliance, Contract Terms, Dispute Resolution, Energy Policy, Leases

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Patrick Schenkel

Flying Under the Federal Radar: Deals Under the HSR Filing Threshold Provide Scrutiny-Free Opportunities for Operators

Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquistions: A $100 Billion Shift - As happens periodically, consolidation mania has once again seized the oilpatch. There have been multiple oil and gas acquisitions totaling over $100 billion by some… more

Acquisitions, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Filing Requirements, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

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Janette Uribe

The Majors Move Forward to Fuel the Growing Demand of AI Data Centers

In 2023, the Scientific American published an article warning about the shocking amount of electricity that would be used by artificial intelligence (AI). The Scientific American referenced a peer-reviewed analysis published in… more

Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Data Centers, Energy Consumption, Energy Projects

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Lance Walker

“After Acquired Title” to Remain a Caged-Bird after Dellit v. Schleder, 2022 MT 196, 518 P.3d 830

Introduction - “No one has a vested interest in any rule of common law.” Meech v. Hillhaven W., 776 P.2d 488, 494 (Mont. 1989). Luckily the Montana legislature has codified the common law rule of after-acquired title as a… more

Deeds, Estoppel, Land Owners, Land Titles, Mineral Leases

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