Texas is the latest in a growing number of states to tackle the issues related to ownership and severability of the pore space underneath land as carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) remains a relevant tool in CO2...more
On June 27, the Supreme Court of Texas issued its long-awaited ruling in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC addressing the ownership of produced water under an oil and gas conveyance. In Cactus Water, the Court...more
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...more