Louisiana has a distinct approach to the separate ownership of surface and mineral estates through the concept of the mineral servitude. This article provides an overview of mineral servitudes as...
Every oil and gas title attorney and landman should already be familiar with the following types of interests in real property: Surface Interest (SI) Mineral Interest (MI) Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI) Working Interest (WI) Overriding...
It is well established in Texas, and in other states, that a mineral interest is more than a singular interest but rather is made of what is often referred to...
In a recent holding, the Texas Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling enforcing an oil and gas lease provision which made the landowners’ lease royalty-free of any post-sale...
A common dilemma that operators face in the Texas oil and gas industry is how to handle suspended royalties. Royalties may be suspended for several reasons, including outstanding curative issues,...
The Texas Railroad Commission's bid for primacy in issuing permits for carbon sequestration projects has drawn attention from various stakeholders, including Congress, environmental advocates, and regulatory bodies like the Environmental...
Life estate ownership in Texas real property, particularly in oil and gas, can be complex and create many headaches. While a life estate that is created via a properly drafted...
President Biden's 2021 moratorium on oil and gas lease sales sparked legal and policy shifts, leading to reduced approvals and increased federal royalty rates. As repercussions unfold, particularly in states...