Energy Law This Week

Energy Law This Week


Latest Episodes

Royalty: The Price of Production | Ep 10
June 04, 2025

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, a

Navigating Bankruptcy in the Energy Sector | Ep 09
May 28, 2025

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 rulin

It Broke, It Blew Up, and It’s On Fire: How to Handle Catastrophic Response | Ep 08
May 21, 2025

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

There’s a Reason They Call it “Master”: Why MSAs are Crucial to the Entire Business | Ep 07
May 14, 2025

In this episode of Energy Law This Week, Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector, including Colorados pioneering regulations on recycling frack wate

Blowout Insurance: The Most Underused Coverage? | Ep 06
May 07, 2025

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

Covering Your Assets: Shifting Risk Through Indemnity | Ep 05
April 30, 2025

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 ho

Beginning of the Middle: Gathering Agreements | Ep 04
April 23, 2025

This weeks 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

Pipelines and Protests: The Greenpeace Verdict | Ep 03
April 02, 2025

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 mil

Navigating Federal Offshore Waters | Ep 02
March 26, 2025

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 politi

Joint Operating Agreements – The Backbone of Upstream | Ep 01
March 18, 2025

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, an