Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority public meetings in 2025

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA) will provide an informational update to the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) at its December 10, 2025 meeting. This follows a schedule where NRTA either holds committee meetings or delivers reports during SMEB sessions.

The State Mineral and Energy Board awarded a lease for Tract 45988 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC. The Board also approved a preliminary draft of the State Lease Royalty Reduction Program for public feedback and authorized a settlement negotiation for a Hilcorp Energy Company audit.

• Awarded lease for Tract 45988 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for $20,397.58 (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary draft State Lease Royalty Reduction Program for stakeholder feedback (Unanimous)
• Granted authority to negotiate settlement for Hilcorp Energy Company field audit #973 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 gas royalty payment on an unprocessed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of 14 nominations for the February 11, 2026 Mineral Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Granted SMTP Energy, LLC extension to December 9, 2026 to commence operations for State Lease No. 22175 (Unanimous)
• Authorized 30-day public comment period for proposed amendment to State Lease Form Article 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved one state agency lease, five lease transfers, and one advertised proposal (Unanimous)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The Natural Resources Trust Authority is scheduled for a report presentation during the State Mineral and Energy Board meeting. This is part of the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Natural Resources Trust Authority Report Presentation

The Board awarded 11 mineral leases totaling $242,858.04 in cash payments. It also approved a financial security coverage increase plan for oilfield site restoration and authorized negotiations for operating agreements to manage orphaned wells.

• Awarded 11 mineral leases for various tracts (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Financial Security Coverage Increase' plan for Oilfield Site Restoration (Unanimous)
• Recognized force majeure event for State Lease No. 18935 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $26,694.77 credit adjustment to Square Mile Energy, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations for operating agreements with Kenosis I, LLC for orphaned wells in St. Bernard Parish
• Authorized negotiations for operating agreement with LDP 200, LLC for State Lease No. 18651 (Unanimous)
• Approved 12 state lease transfers and 4 advertised proposals (Unanimous)
• Granted authority to accept settlement offers for Justiss Oil Company, Inc. and mineral production allocation litigation (Unanimous)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The Natural Resources Trust Authority is scheduled for a report presentation during the State Mineral and Energy Board meeting on October 8, 2025. This is part of a recurring meeting schedule for the 2025 calendar year.

• Natural Resources Trust Authority Report Presentation on October 8, 2025

The State Mineral and Energy Board awarded several mineral leases and approved contractor applications for the Oil Field Site Restoration Program. The Board also authorized settlement negotiations for multiple legal disputes and approved the publication of guidelines for wind energy production on state lands.

• Awarded 8 mineral leases with total cash payments of $999,288.55
• Approved State Contractor applications for Oil Field Site Restoration (OSR) work
• Approved moving forward with the OSR Priority List
• Authorized publication of draft process for wind energy proposals on state land
• Granted OSTR Staff authority to negotiate an Operating Agreement with GEP Haynesville II, LLC
• Granted Perrin Petroleum Products, LLC a two-year extension for State Lease 22114
• Extended force majeure conditions for several leases in Chandeleur Sound and Main Pass until Dec 1, 2025
• Authorized settlement negotiations for five separate legal matters

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The provided document is a meeting schedule for the Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA) and the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) for 2025. It outlines dates for committee meetings, report presentations, and informational updates.

• NRTA Committee Meeting on September 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
• SMEB Meeting on September 10, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

The Board awarded four mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, Weidner Energy LLC, and K-Exploration Co. The Board also approved amendments to the Oilfield Site Restoration application and authorized the Attorney General to demand a report from Henergy Caddo Pine Island LLC.

• Awarded four mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, Weidner Energy LLC, and K-Exploration Co.
• Approved amending OSR work application to require proof of contractor work and business registration (Unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney General to issue formal demand for Henergy Caddo Pine Island LLC to report on seismic data and plug/abandonment plans (Unanimous)
• Recognized force majeure status for Comstock Resources Inc and Torrent Gulf Coast III, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 gas royalty payments on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants (Unanimous)
• Supported request for three additional field audit positions (Unanimous)
• Granted Argent Trust Company relief from responsibilities as Trustee for the Gonsoulin Trust (Unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of OSR State Contractor applications until October 8, 2025 (Unanimous)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

This document lists the 2025 meeting dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) and the Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA). NRTA Committee meetings are tentatively scheduled to precede SMEB meetings, but if no committee meeting is held, a report or presentation may occur during the SMEB meeting instead. The schedule includes 12 monthly SMEB meetings, with NRTA Committee meetings in July, August, and September, and report presentations in March, May, June, October, November, and December.

• SMEB meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
• NRTA Committee meetings are tentatively scheduled for July 9, August 13, and September 10 at 9:00 a.m.
• No NRTA Committee meeting, report, or update occurred on April 9, 2025.
• NRTA report presentations are scheduled for March 12, May 14, June 11, October 8, November 12, and December 10.
• The schedule is labeled as tentative for NRTA Committee meetings.

The Board awarded three mineral leases totaling $328,800.80 in cash payments. The Board also authorized legal action against Cox Oil, LLC for failure to restore production on a state lease and approved the advertisement of 10 nominations for an upcoming lease sale.

• Awarded Tract 45946 to Stamper, LLC ($67,123.00 cash payment)
• Awarded Tract 45950 to Mark A. O’Neal & Associates Inc. ($240,480.00 cash payment)
• Awarded Tract 45951 to Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P. ($21,197.80 cash payment)
• Authorized Attorney General to place Cox Oil, LLC on official demand for State Lease 195
• Approved 8th and 9th semi-annual shut-in payments for Texas Petroleum Investment (TPIC)
• Approved August 2025 gas royalty payments on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants
• Authorized OMR Staff to negotiate an Accommodation Agreement with Sportsman Solar Energy LLC
• Deferred OSR State Contractor applications until September 10, 2025

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The provided document is a 2025 meeting schedule. It lists a Natural Resources Trust Authority Committee Meeting and a State Mineral and Energy Board Meeting for July 9, 2025.

• Natural Resources Trust Authority Committee Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
• State Mineral and Energy Board Meeting at 9:30 a.m.

The Board awarded two mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC and granted a two-year extension for a carbon-dioxide storage agreement with Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC. The Natural Resources Trust Authority Committee elected Andrew Young as Chairman and approved state contractor applications for oilfield site restoration.

• Elected Andrew Young as NRTA Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved State Contractor applications for OSR work (Unanimous)
• Approved development of policy for R4 suspension for non-payment of financial security (Unanimous)
• Approved 50% penalty waiver of $9,963.60 for New Century Exploration, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of Carbon-Dioxide Storage Agreement No. CS003 for Venture Global CCS Plaquemines, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of ratification for State Agency Lease Nos. 22207 and 22208 for Magnetar Exploration, L.P. (Unanimous)
• Set nonexclusive seismic fees at $15.00 per acre (or $1,000 minimum) and 2D seismic fees at $200.00 per line mile (or $1,000 minimum) (Unanimous)
• Awarded Tracts 45944 and 45945 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for total cash payments of $25,902.50 (Unanimous)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

This document lists the 2025 meeting dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) and the Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA). NRTA Committee meetings are tentatively scheduled before SMEB meetings; if no NRTA meeting is held, a report or presentation may occur during the SMEB meeting instead. The schedule includes specific dates and times for each month from January through December 2025.

• NRTA Committee meetings are scheduled for July, August, and September 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• No NRTA Committee meeting, report, presentation, or update occurred in April 2025.
• All SMEB meetings are set for 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.
• NRTA report presentations are listed for March, May, June, October, November, and December 2025.
• January, February, and April 2025 have only an NRTA informational update or no NRTA activity.

The Board awarded 11 mineral leases following a lease sale, totaling $1,973,232.56 in cash payments. It also approved gas royalty payment methods and granted a lease term extension to Aquest Energy, LLC. Several legal settlement negotiations were authorized following an executive session.

• Awarded 11 mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, Cantium, LLC, and Stamper, LLC
• Approved June 2025 gas royalty payments on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants
• Granted Aquest Energy, LLC a two-year primary term extension for State Lease No. 22095
• Approved requirements for Henergy Caddo Pine Island LLC to provide information by June 30, 2025
• Authorized advertisement of five nominations for the August 13, 2025 Mineral Lease Sale
• Authorized Staff and Attorney General to negotiate settlements in multiple legal matters
• Suspended concursus proceeding requirements for 60 days regarding West Bay Field dispute
• Approved State Lease Transfers (Docket Items 1-2) and Advertised Proposals (Docket Items 1-2)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The Natural Resources Trust Authority is scheduled to provide a report presentation during the State Mineral and Energy Board meeting. This is part of a recurring 2025 meeting schedule.

• Natural Resources Trust Authority Report Presentation

The State Mineral and Energy Board approved new procurement guidelines for carbon dioxide sequestration on state lands. The Board awarded two mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, and authorized the Natural Resources Trust Authority to manage financial security and increase certain renewal rates.

• Approved Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Operating Agreement Procurement Guidelines (Unanimous)
• Awarded Tract 45930 and 45931 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC
• Granted Paloma Natural Gas, LLC a two-year primary term extension for State Lease No. 22093 (Unanimous)
• Authorized NRTA to increase renewal rates to 5.0% starting Sept 1, 2025, with a 10% cap (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 gas royalty payments on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants (Unanimous)
• Granted authority to advertise three nominations for the July 9, 2025 Mineral Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Deferred Henergy Caddo Pine Island LLC lease discussions for 30 days (Unanimous)
• Authorized rejection of revised offer from Energy Limited Partners, LLC for Empire Field acreage (Unanimous)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

This agenda is a 2025 meeting schedule for the Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority. The April 9, 2025 entry states no NRTA committee meeting, report presentation, or update occurred. The document is purely procedural and contains no decisions or substantive items.

• April 9, 2025: No NRTA committee meeting, report presentation, or update
• Schedule lists NRTA committee meetings for July, August, and September 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Other months have only an informational update or report presentation during the State Mineral and Energy Board meeting

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The Board awarded three mineral leases to Paloma Natural Gas, LLC and Cypress Energy Partners, LLC. It also approved the advertisement of two nominations for the May 14, 2025 lease sale and granted a lease extension and rental rate reduction for SFWBP, LLC.

• Approved February 12, 2025 Minutes (Unanimous)
• Granted authority to advertise two nominations for May 14, 2025 lease sale (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 gas royalty payments on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants (Unanimous)
• Denied BPX Operating Company's request to remove land from commerce (Unanimous)
• Granted SFWBP, LLC a two-year extension for Leases 22069, 22072 and Operating Agreement A0397, and reduced rental rate to $63.50/acre (Unanimous)
• Approved State Lease Transfers Docket Item Nos. 1 through 5
• Awarded Tract 45920 to Paloma Natural Gas, LLC for $136,567.60 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45921 to Paloma Natural Gas, LLC for $50,220.00 cash payment and Tract 45922 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for $10,481.97 cash payment

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

The Natural Resources Trust Authority is scheduled to provide a report presentation during the State Mineral and Energy Board meeting. This is part of a 2025 meeting schedule.

• Natural Resources Trust Authority Report Presentation

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

This document lists the 2025 meeting dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) and the Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA). NRTA Committee meetings tentatively precede SMEB meetings, or a report or presentation may occur during the SMEB meeting instead. No decisions or proposals are included; this is a procedural schedule.

• SMEB meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
• NRTA Committee meetings are tentatively scheduled for July, August, and September 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• NRTA report presentations are planned for March, May, June, October, November, and December 2025.
• No NRTA Committee meeting, report, or update occurred in April 2025.
• January and February 2025 list only an informational update for NRTA.

The State Mineral and Energy Board authorized administrative fee increases for mineral leasing per Act 17 and awarded two leases totaling 49.311 acres. The Board also approved a partial penalty waiver for EnSight IV Energy Management, LLC and authorized settlement negotiations for a title dispute in Plaquemines Parish.

• Approved fee increases for lease applications, publication proof, transfer docketing, and storage lease deposits (Unanimous)
• Awarded lease for Tract 45914 to Petroleum Partners, LLC for $13,277.50 (Unanimous)
• Awarded lease for Tract 45919 to Border Exploration, LLC for $11,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 75% penalty waiver of $20,832.32 for EnSight IV Energy Management, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized settlement negotiations with Nowotney, et al and Cattle Farms, et al regarding West Bay Field water bottoms (Unanimous)
• Deferred matter regarding Henergy Oil & Gas LLC and State Lease 173 for 60 days
• Granted authority to advertise seven nominations for the April 9, 2025 lease sale (Unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 gas royalty payment on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants (Unanimous)

Louisiana Natural Resources Trust Authority

This document is the 2025 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) and the Natural Resources Trust Authority (NRTA). It lists 12 meeting dates from January to December, all on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., with NRTA committee meetings or report presentations preceding most SMEB meetings. The schedule is marked as tentative.

• NRTA Committee meetings are scheduled for July 9, August 13, and September 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
• NRTA report presentations are planned for March 12, May 14, June 12, October 8, November 12, and December 10, 2025.
• No NRTA committee meeting, report, or update occurred for April 9, 2025.
• January 8 and February 12, 2025, list only an NRTA informational update.

The Board awarded several mineral leases following the January 8 lease sale, totaling $54,982.75 in cash payments. It also granted a one-year operation extension to SMTP Energy, LLC and approved the advertisement of three nominations for the March 12, 2025 sale.

• Approved advertisement of 3 nominations for March 12, 2025 Mineral Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 gas royalty payments on a processed basis at Discovery and Sea Robin plants (Unanimous)
• Granted SMTP Energy, LLC a 12-month extension to commence operations on SL 22175 until December 13, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Accepted State Lease Transfers for Docket Item Nos. 1 through 4
• Awarded leases for Tracts 45892, 45894, 45895, 45903, 45905, 45906, 45910, and 45913
• Rejected bid from Border Exploration, LLC for Tract 45896 due to insufficient consideration
• Adopted December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)