Oil And Gas

When an energy company wants to develop minerals under your land, they will likely present you with a surface use agreement. This document dictates how much of your East Texas acreage the company can occupy and what they must pay for the disruption. While the law...

When an oil and gas operator in Texas files for bankruptcy, the legal and environmental consequences can extend far beyond unpaid debts. Many of these companies are tied to responsibilities that do not disappear with a court filing, especially when it comes to cleanup...

Oil and gas leases allow companies the legal right to extract mineral resources without imposing the financial obligation to purchase real property. Such arrangements help companies keep their operating costs reasonable. Smaller businesses tend to prioritize securing...

An oil and gas lease can be a mutually-beneficial arrangement. Property owners grant the right to establish oil and gas facilities on their land and earn passive income by doing so. Organizations in the oil and gas sector acquire new resources that they can develop as...

Real estate isn't just valuable as a passive investment or a source of income. It can also be a way to secure ongoing revenue for a household. For property owners in Texas, natural resources can significantly alter the value of their property. Texas is famous for...

In Texas' vast landscape, mineral rights ownership is a crucial aspect of property rights that carries significant implications for landowners, oil and gas developers and industry stakeholders. Anyone who owns mineral rights or is considering leasing them to...

The United States Clean Air Act is a federal law that regulates various business practices, including certain chemical releases for oil and gas companies. Business owners who operate in this industry likely know that allegations of a violation are serious, but just...

When someone buys a house, he or she may assume the purchase price includes the land on which the house sits. They may also assume that the land they own includes both what is above the ground and what lies below. However, in Texas, this is not always the case....

The gas and oil industry is in a bit of a transitional period. It has shifted in recent years, and those who took out big investments with a focus on shale have found themselves struggling to move forward. Chesapeake Energy Corporation, one of the largest natural gas...

Landowners and businesses negotiating a pipeline easement are looking to move forward with an agreement that best serves their interests. As such, it is important for all involved to carefully review the agreement and negotiate terms that meet their needs. Some of the...