eConference
2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law eConference
Contains material from May 2016
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The program features sessions on production and marketing; oil and gas leases, including classification and administration, perpetuation and termination, and implied covenants; risk allocation; division orders; drafting for subsequent operations in the JOA; redetermination, perfection and bankruptcy in the oil field; title opinions for all stages of production; an overview of the Texas Railroad Commission; and more.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
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William W. Pugh III
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Session 1 —47 mins
Drilling Contracts and Master Service Agreements (May 2016)
Risk allocation issues in drilling contracts and master service agreements are often the most difficult issues. Hear a broad overview of the indemnity and insurance provisions and learn some important pitfalls to avoid.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
William W. Pugh III,
Liskow & Lewis, APLC - Houston, TX
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William D. (Bill) Griffin
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Session 2 —38 mins
You Have Drilled Your Well, Now What? (May 2016)
Fastest and best way to ruin a good well. Production and marketing of the hydrocarbons, failure to properly account for production can get painful. Hidden danger creates biggest safety hazard in the oil patch.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
William D. (Bill) Griffin,
Griffin Consulting - Houston, TX
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Mark A. Havens
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Session 3 —30 mins
Administering State Leases and Relinquishment Act Lands (May 2016)
Classification of state lands and accompanying lease forms; plus recent changes to the state lease.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Mark A. Havens,
Texas General Land Office - Austin, TX
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Elizabeth "Becky" Miller
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Session 4 —46 mins
Implied Covenants (May 2016)
A review of the law of implied covenants and its application to the oil patch.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Elizabeth "Becky" Miller,
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
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Mark S. Berg
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Session 5 —38 mins
The Future of US Shale Oil (May 2016)
A discussion of the current environment impacting shale oil resource development in the United States and the prospects for the future, with a focus on the Permian Basin.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Mark S. Berg,
Pioneer Natural Resources - Irving, TX
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W. Timothy George
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Session 6 —46 mins
What You Need to Know about the Railroad Commission (May 2016)
An overview of the oil and gas drilling, production, environmental and pipeline regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
W. Timothy George,
McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
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J. Zach Burt, W. John English Jr., Eric R. Goodman
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Session 7 —59 mins
Basics: Redetermination, Perfection and Bankruptcy in the Oilfield (May 2016)
Discuss the rules governing bankers’ decisions about asset valuation, perfection of security interests under joint operating agreements, and the effect of bankruptcy on your client’s rights and obligations.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
J. Zach Burt,
Mineral Management, Bank of Texas - Fort Worth, TX
W. John English Jr.,
Baker & Hostetler LLP - Houston, TX
Eric R. Goodman,
Baker & Hostetler LLP - Cleveland, OH
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Rhodes W. Hamilton
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Session 8 —29 mins
Same Title, Different “Opinion” (May 2016)
A discussion on the various types, and differences between, title opinions utilized in all stages of the production of oil and gas.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Rhodes W. Hamilton,
Hamilton & Squibb, LLP - Dallas, TX
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Michael D. Jones
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Session 9 —30 mins
The Division Order—Uses and Abuses—A Shield Not a Sword (May 2016)
A discussion of the origins, uses and the statutory provisions governing division orders.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Michael D. Jones,
Jones Gill LLP - Houston, TX
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Peter E. Hosey
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Session 10 —43 mins
Are We There Yet? The Beginning and the Termination of an Oil and Gas Lease (May 2016)
An examination of the commencement of the term of the lease and its termination.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Peter E. Hosey,
Jackson Walker L.L.P. - San Antonio, TX
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Michel E. Curry
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Session 11 —35 mins
Joint Operating Agreement Subsequent Operations (May 2016)
Explore proposals for operations after the initial well,and a comparison of vertical and horizontal well issues with a brief look at the revisions to this provision in the new 2015 Model Form.
Originally presented: Apr 2016 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law
Michel E. Curry,
Henry Resources LLC - Midland, TX