2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law eConference

Railroad Commission Updates and Basics (May 2022)

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Ryan Lammert, Uhl, Fitzsimons, Burton, Wolff & Rangel, PLLC - San Antonio, TX

You have an Oil Well, Now What? (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Jason Maloy, Tall Cotton Energy - Dallas, TX
Adam Tischer, Tischer Energy - Dallas, TX

Emerging and Re-Emerging Issues in the Use of Surface for Oil and Gas Operations (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Austin W. Brister, McGinnis Lochridge - Houston, TX

Uses and Abuses of Division Orders (May 2022)

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).

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Michael D. Jones, Jones Gill Porter Crawford & Crawford LLP - Houston, TX

Conflict of Interest Considerations in an Oil and Gas Practice (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

George E. Shires, Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson PC - Midland, TX

Fundamentals of Royalty Calculation: How a Few Small Words Can Make a Big Difference (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Byron C. Keeling, Keeling & Fredrickson, P.C. - Houston, TX

Introduction of Co-Tenancy Accounting (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

William B. Burford, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Midland, TX

A Primer on Oil and Gas Transportation Agreements: Key Issues & Considerations (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Jesse S. Lotay, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX

JOA Basics and Pitfalls: General Structure and Litigation Hotspots (May 2022)

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

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Christopher S. Kulander, South Texas College of Law Houston - Houston, TX

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: A Survey of Oil and Gas Lease Savings Clauses (May 2022)

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.

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Paul B. Westbrook, Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX

Marketing Contracts (May 2022)

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

Originally presented: Apr 2022 Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

Thomasine Lowry Pantazis, ConocoPhillips Company - Houston, TX