Energy Law This Week

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Overriding Royalty Interests: An Extra (But Often Necessary) Cost of Operating | Ep 14
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 gra
Clearing the Air: Carbon Capture & Sequestration in the New Era | Ep 13
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 Bil
Wells on the High Seas: Maritime Law and the Energy Industry | Ep 12
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 adm
The Mineral Lease: A Crucial Industry Tool of Land Departments and Landmen | Ep 11
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
Royalty: The Price of Production | Ep 10
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
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
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
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
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
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