In this episode, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss the Texas Railroad Commission with Kelli Kenney, who is deeply immersed in the legal practice involving that agency. The Texas Railroad Commission is the earliest dedicated agency to regulate oil and gas, and it has been the model for most other states. This episode […]

Join Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden on Energy Law This Week as they delve into the complexities of overriding royalty interests in the oil and gas industry. This episode explores why they are granted and how they work, with emphasis on the “washout” issues that often accompany the interests. Because these burdens are often […]

In this episode, Matt and April are joined by LSU Law Professor, Keith Hall, to discuss carbon capture, sequestration, and storage, particularly in the wake of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The discussion focuses on exploring how the federal tax credits and other economic drivers relating to the regulatory frameworks are […]

In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector, focusing on recent cases and developments in maritime and admiralty law. They explore a landmark Texas Supreme Court decision regarding produced water rights, the implications of the Jones Act, and the complexities […]

In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden engage listeners with updates on mineral leases, discussing key legal cases and the implications of lease agreements in the oil and gas industry. They explore the importance of understanding mineral leases, the rights granted to lessees, and the legal nuances […]

Episode Description: In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss recent cases in energy law, focusing on lease disputes, surface versus mineral rights, and the complexities of royalties. They emphasize the importance of written agreements, the implications of production and post-production costs, and the legal pitfalls associated […]

This episode of Energy Law This Week covers significant legal updates regarding climate change litigation and bankruptcy in the energy sector. The hosts discuss the recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling allowing Boulder to sue oil companies for climate change damages, an offshore regulatory update, and the complexities of bankruptcy types, creditor rights, and the implications […]

In this conversation, Matt Jones, April Rolen-Ogden, and Michael Golemi discuss the critical steps and considerations involved in responding to catastrophic incidents. They cover initial actions, the importance of communication with government agencies, insurance notification, and the complexities of maintaining privileges and working with the root cause analysis process. The discussion emphasizes the need for […]

In this episode of Energy Law This Week, Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector, including Colorado’s pioneering regulations on recycling frack water and a recent court decision involving the Sierra Club and the Department of Energy. John Almy then joins to delve into the importance of Master […]

Hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden cover recent cases on the duty to market, always an ongoing issue, and the newest jurisprudence highlighting the need to update master service agreements. The team then delves into the complexities of well control insurance, (sometimes called loosely called blowout insurance), exploring its importance, coverage details, and the […]

This episode welcomes Bill Pugh, who has handled oilfield indemnities for many decades. The discussion covers the basics of indemnities, the knock-for-knock structure often used in oil and gas, and how multi-party indemnities can quickly become as complex as a game of 4-D chess. Matt and April run through it all with Bill as well […]

This week’s legal update includes an update on the Greenpeace trial, the latest challenges in offshore oil and gas leasing, and a glimpse into how the new Texas business courts may affect oil and gas litigation in the Lone Star State. From there, the discussion goes into gathering agreements, which are the beginning of the […]

Episode Description; This episode discusses the significant legal case involving Greenpeace and Energy Transfer regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The conversation delves into the $660 million verdict against Greenpeace, the implications for free speech, the financial aspects of the case, and the role of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The hosts also explore the […]

This conversation delves into the complexities of federal offshore issues by focusing on the jurisdictional foundation, the leasing processes, environmental regulations, and the implications of political changes on offshore operations. The discussion highlights the challenges posed by decommissioning obligations, financial assurances, and the impact of environmental concerns, particularly regarding the endangered Rice’s whale. The episode […]

This conversation provides an in-depth analysis of recent developments in energy law, focusing on climate change litigation, wastewater management, legislative updates regarding hydraulic fracking, and the intricacies of joint operating agreements (JOAs). The discussion highlights the legal implications of these topics, the importance of COPAS provisions, and the dynamics between operators and non-operators in the […]