Energy Law This Week

By Matt Jones and April Rolen-OgdenBusiness

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September 23 Call Before You Dig: Understanding Pipeline Law and Safety | Ep 18
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In this episode, Matt and April discuss the evolving landscape of pipeline law and safety with attorneys from O’Neill and Rivera. The conversation covers key regulatory requirements, the impact of recent changes on the industry, and practical insight for legal professionals, industry stakeholders, and others navigating pipeline safety and regulatory compliance.
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April 09 Understanding Oil Spills: Legal and Practical Insights from Industry Professionals | Ep 17
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Oil spills are often in the headlines, capturing public attention and prompting significant legal and environmental discussions. But what exactly happens when an oil spill occurs? In this blog post, we will explore the legal framework governing oil spills, practical responses from industry professionals, and what these mean for the environment and the oil and gas industry.
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November 12, 2025 All’s Well that Ends in a Well: Drilling Contracts | Ep 16
In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal cases affecting the energy sector, including the Greenpeace case and a royalty class action lawsuit in North Dakota. They delve into the implications of these cases on the oil and gas industry, as well as the importance of drilling contracts, their types, and the associated legal standards. The conversation emphasizes the need for careful negotiation and understanding of contract terms, performance standards, and liability issues in drilling operations.
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October 08, 2025 The Oil and Gas Regulator with an Unlikely Name: The Texas Railroad Commission | Ep 15
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 explains how it got its unlikely name, who it is governed, and its principal roles. From spacing regulations to pooling to unitization to allocation wells, the discussion touches upon the key roles of the agency in managing exploration and production in Texas.
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September 10, 2025 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 granted and how they work, with emphasis on the “washout” issues that often accompany the interests. Because these burdens are often part of oil and gas transactions, and because they are the way in which many landmen, geologists, and geophysicists get paid, an enormous amount of money is often at stake. And as with most interests, there is often a question of what costs are borne by it, particularly when it comes to post-production costs. Often abbreviated as ORRI, the Over-Riding Royalty Interests is a key feature of many oil and gas net revenue streams.
(Program Note: Matt wanted to describe these issues as an “either/ORRI” situation; April recoiled in horror.)
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September 03, 2025 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 Bill Act. The discussion focuses on exploring how the federal tax credits and other economic drivers relating to the regulatory frameworks are important to continued engagement in carbon capture projects. The conversation also addresses the responsibilities associated with CO2 storage and the potential for monetizing captured CO2. Legislative changes impacting these initiatives are examined in contrast to other renewables like wind and solar, along with the future prospects of carbon capture technology.
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July 30, 2025 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 admiralty law. They explore a landmark Texas Supreme Court decision regarding produced water rights, the implications of the Jones Act, and the complexities of contracts in oil and gas operations. The conversation also delves into the regulatory impacts of maritime law and offers practical pro tips for navigating this intricate legal landscape.
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July 02, 2025 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 in the oil and gas industry. They explore the importance of understanding mineral leases, the rights granted to lessees, and the legal nuances that can affect production and exploration. This conversation delves into the complexities of mineral leases, focusing on the rights and obligations of lessees and lessors. Key topics include the importance of understanding lease rights, the primary and secondary terms, the significance of land descriptions, financial aspects such as bonuses, delay rentals, shut-in rentals, Pugh clauses, production in paying quantities, and lease maintenance. Whether you are in legal or engineering or land, it provides valuable insights for navigating the oil and gas leasing landscape.
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June 04, 2025 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, 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 with royalty demands. The conversation highlights key rulings from the Texas Supreme Court and offers practical insights for those involved in the energy sector.
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May 28, 2025 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 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 of reorganization versus liquidation. They also delve into the process of acquiring assets from bankrupt entities and provide practical tips for navigating bankruptcy proceedings.
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Energy Law This Week delivers key insights at the intersection of law and the energy industry. Hosted by attorneys Matt Jones and April Rolen-Ogden and brought to you by Liskow, this podcast breaks…