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A temporary shut-in may look routine, but Oklahoma operators still face lease, royalty and safety risks. Lease continuity, shut-in royalties and notice duties generally continue even when production stops. Early documentation often helps if royalty owners, working...
Opening a royalty check often brings a sense of joy for mineral owners in Oklahoma. However, the joy is soon dampened when they see the final amount that is significantly lower than expected due to deductions. Knowing how these deductions work is one of the first...
A well inspection in Oklahoma can identify equipment, safety, environmental or recordkeeping violations that require prompt action. The steps an operator must take – and whether production can continue – depend on the violation, the applicable Oklahoma Corporation...
Cross-boundary drilling puts Oklahoma well operators at risk. When a wellbore, lateral, or hydraulic fracturing operation crosses a lease line, it can lead to legal claims. These include trespass, conversion and unjust enrichment. Once production starts and revenue...
In Oklahoma, the mineral estate is typically the dominant estate. However, this dominance does not exempt mineral owners from following due process. Here is what you need to know about your rights as a surface owner. What is due process? Under Oklahoma law, a mineral...
Property with oil and gas rights can be a valuable asset, but legal problems can reduce its value and create expensive disputes. In Oklahoma, mineral rights, existing leases, title problems and environmental concerns can affect what a buyer actually owns after...
Say you’ve found a tract with real oil potential, priced to sell. It feels like a rare opportunity, maybe even a turning point. But the land on the surface and the minerals underneath, including oil and gas, may not belong to the same person. Before you picture...
Oil and gas companies often secure leases from property owners with no immediate plans to erect a well or begin mineral extraction on their property. However, increased demand and other factors may lead to a decision to begin extraction efforts at a property that...
When you evaluate a business deal or property purchase, it may seem reasonable to assume that any past environmental issue stays with the prior owner. In many cases, that is not how the law works. The law can hold you responsible for environmental damage even if you...
People who own mineral rights in Oklahoma are often faced with decisions about their land. One of these is how land should be developed, but this doesn’t always depend only on a single mineral rights owner. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has the option of...