UT Law Continuing Legal Education

2022

Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Houston Apr 21, 2022 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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PRESENTED BY
The University of Texas School of Law
The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL)

WEBCAST SPONSOR
Jackson Walker

INSTITUTE SPONSORS
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Locke Lord LLP
McGinnis Lochridge
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

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Overview

UT Law CLE's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law brings together a distinguished faculty of both academics and practitioners for a series of presentations designed to provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas legal issues. The program features sessions on production and marketing; royalty disputes; co-tenancy; division orders; JOA; maintaining the secondary term of the lease; general surface usage; an overview of the Texas Railroad Commission; and more. Continue on to the 48th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute for a full day addressing the latest in oil and gas developments.

This program is jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning
Presiding Officer:
Donato David Ramos Jr., Law Offices of Donato D. Ramos P.L.L.C. - Laredo, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Fundamentals Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:40 am

0.75 hr

Railroad Commission Updates and Basics

Address the recent changes in regulation of the oil and gas, and pipeline industries in Texas, with emphasis on issues regarding permitting of producing wells, the transfer of inactive wells, saltwater disposal well permitting, good faith claim to title disputes, natural gas flaring exceptions, and pipeline regulations.

Ryan Lammert, Uhl, Fitzsimons, Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC - San Antonio, TX
9:25 am

0.75 hr

You have an Oil Well, Now What?

Eddie Chiles once said, “If you don’t have an oil well, get one.” But what comes next? Is that revenue check correct? Are production volumes properly allocated? Bashed by an offset well? A review of issues encountered during the life of an oil or gas well.

Jason Maloy, Tall Cotton Energy - Dallas, TX
Adam Tischer, Tischer Energy - Dallas, TX
10:10 am

15 minute Break
10:25 am

0.75 hr

Emerging and Re-Emerging Issues in the Use of Surface for Oil and Gas Operations

Explore the nature and extent of the implied easement to use the surface, and a framework for analyzing the accommodation doctrine. Also hear a survey of emerging and re-emerging issues involving conflicting uses of the surface estate, including conflicts with renewable projects, saltwater disposal operations, sand mining, and subsurface easements.

Austin W. Brister, McGinnis Lochridge - Houston, TX
11:10 am

0.50 hr

Uses and Abuses of Division Orders

A discussion of the Division Order statute and recent amendment of the Division Order statute in light of ConocoPhillips Co. v. Koopman, 547 S.W.3d 858 (Tex. 2018).

Michael D. Jones, Jones Gill Porter Crawford & Crawford LLP - Houston, TX
11:40 am
Houston Only

Pick up Lunch

Included in Registration
Thursday Afternoon
Presiding Officer:
Donato David Ramos Jr., Law Offices of Donato D. Ramos P.L.L.C. - Laredo, TX
Luncheon Presentation
12:05 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Conflict of Interest Considerations in an Oil and Gas Practice

A review and refresher on different types of conflicts of interest situations that could arise in an oil and gas practice, including how to assess such situations and points to consider in determining whether a conflict exists.

George E. Shires, Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson PC - Midland, TX
12:50 pm

15-minute Break
1:05 pm

0.75 hr

Fundamentals of Royalty Calculation: How a Few Small Words Can Make a Big Difference

An overview of the various types of royalty clauses and their most common components, as well as the proper methodologies for calculating royalties under each of those clauses. A review of the key cases in Texas – and other states – interpreting these clauses.

Byron C. Keeling, Keeling & Fredrickson, P.C. - Houston, TX
1:50 pm

0.50 hr

Introduction of Co-Tenancy Accounting

An overview of the rights and obligations of mineral co-tenants with regard to one another where there is no agreement between them, with particular focus on how a developing co-tenant must account to an unleased or uncommitted mineral co-tenant who does not participate in the cost of operating.

William B. Burford, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Midland, TX
2:20 pm

0.50 hr

A Primer on Oil and Gas Transportation Agreements: Key Issues & Considerations

Explore midstream transactions and the contracts commonly utilized in the energy industry governing the movement of oil and gas from the wellhead to a point downstream for resale or further handling. Work through commercial and regulatory considerations and key issues when analyzing and negotiating transportation contracts.

Jesse S. Lotay, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
2:50 pm

10-minute Break
3:00 pm

0.75 hr

JOA Basics and Pitfalls: General Structure and Litigation Hotspots

Review key provisions of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen 610 Model Form Operating Agreements and highlight trouble spots and related litigation.

Christopher S. Kulander, South Texas College of Law Houston - Houston, TX
3:45 pm

0.75 hr

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: A Survey of Oil and Gas Lease Savings Clauses

Oil and gas leases frequently contain a number of savings clauses that may perpetuate the lease in its secondary term by means and circumstances other than actual production. An overview of common savings clauses and how they are applied under Texas law, including continuous operations, shut-in, dry-hole, reworking, pooling, continuous development, force majeure, and paying quantities, among others.

Paul B. Westbrook, Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
4:30 pm

0.50 hr

Marketing Contracts

A quick primer on practices for marketing crude oil and natural gas.

Thomasine Lowry Pantazis, ConocoPhillips Company - Houston, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Austin W. Brister

McGinnis Lochridge
Houston, TX

William B. Burford

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Midland, TX

Michael D. Jones

Jones Gill Porter Crawford & Crawford LLP
Houston, TX

Byron C. Keeling

Keeling & Fredrickson, P.C.
Houston, TX

Christopher S. Kulander

South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston, TX

Ryan Lammert

Uhl, Fitzsimons, Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Jesse S. Lotay

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

Jason Maloy

Tall Cotton Energy
Dallas, TX

Thomasine Lowry Pantazis

ConocoPhillips Company
Houston, TX

George E. Shires

Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson PC
Midland, TX

Adam Tischer

Tischer Energy
Dallas, TX

Paul B. Westbrook

Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C.
Fort Worth, TX

Planning Committee

Donato David Ramos Jr.—Chair

Law Offices of Donato D. Ramos P.L.L.C.
Laredo, TX

Robert G. Hargrove—Vice-Chair

Davis, Gerald & Cremer PC
Austin, TX

Gregory C. Cox

EOG Resources, Inc.
Houston, TX

Jacob M. Davidson

Davis Gerald & Cremer
Midland, TX

Brandon Durrett

Jackson Walker LLP
San Antonio, TX

Monika U. Ehrman

UNT Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX

Jorge I. Gutierrez

Reed Smith LLP
Dallas, TX

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Tenaska Power Services Co.
Arlington, TX

Michael D. Jones

Jones Gill Porter Crawford & Crawford LLP
Houston, TX

Kelli Tieken Kenney

McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber, LLP
Austin, TX

Carroll G. Martin

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
Austin, TX

Ricardo E. Morales

Person, Mohrer, Morales, Boddy, Garcia & Gutierrez PLLC
Laredo, TX

David Michael Patton

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Michael P. Pearson

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

J. Derrick Price

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

Jamie S. Rangel

Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett, Burton & Wolff, PLLC
San Antonio, TX

April Rogers

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Ernest E. Smith

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

George A. Snell III

Snell Law Firm
Amarillo, TX

Katy Wehmeyer

Santoyo Wehmeyer P.C.
San Antonio, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Property Owners Association Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Monday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com

California – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Kansas – 8.00 hrs | 0.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

New Mexico – 6.50 hrs | 0.70 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of New Mexico within 30 days after the conference. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conference to keep for your records.

North Dakota – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attendees must self-report their attendance to North Dakota using the course number assigned. If you have any questions please contact Laura Tolin - ltolin@law.utexas.edu.

Ohio – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also need to sign in at the registration desk if you are attending the live conference - please see staff for details.

Oklahoma – 8.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 7.00 hrs | 0.50 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. You may also be required to sign-in at the registration desk if you are attending in-person - please see staff onsite for more details. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

TX Accounting CPE – 9.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you will need to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion at the conference for your records. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Property Owners Association Law, Real Estate Law

UT Law CLE will report credit to the State Bar of Texas on your behalf. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

California – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Print and keep the Certificate of Completion for your records. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit.

Kansas – 8.00 hrs | 0.50 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to LSBA within 30 days after the conference.

New Mexico – 6.50 hrs | 0.70 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of New Mexico within 30 days after the conference. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conference to keep for your records.

North Dakota – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Attendees must self-report their attendance to North Dakota using the course number assigned. If you have any questions please contact Laura Tolin - ltolin@law.utexas.edu.

Ohio – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the conference to keep for your records.

Oklahoma – 8.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 7.00 hrs | 0.50 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of the webcast conclusion. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Other States – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Following the webcast, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Following the webcast, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 7.25 hrs | 0.75 hrs Ethics

Following the webcast, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

TX Accounting CPE – 9.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact Laura Tolin, ltolin@law.utexas.edu, if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Houston – Apr 21, 2022 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Apr 21, 2022

Conference Concluded

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