State Mineral and Energy Board public meetings in 2020

State Mineral and Energy Board

The Board awarded several mineral leases to McGinty-Durham, Inc., USG Properties Haynesville, LLC, and Cypress Energy Corporation. Additionally, the Board approved force majeure requests for four companies due to hurricane damage and authorized an operating agreement for the Bistineau Gas Storage facility.

• Awarded leases for Tracts 45373, 45374, and 45375 to McGINTY-DURHAM, INC.
• Awarded leases for Tracts 45376, 45377, 45378, and 45379 to USG PROPERTIES HAYNESVILLE, LLC
• Awarded lease for Tract 45384 to CYPRESS ENERGY CORPORATION
• Approved force majeure requests for Texas Petroleum Investment Company, S2 Energy Operating LLC, Wapiti Operating LLC, and Energy XXI GOM LLC (Cox Operating LLC)
• Approved Operating Agreement for Bistineau Gas Storage facility in Bossier and Bienville Parishes
• Approved State Lease Transfers for Docket Item Nos. 1 through 3
• Approved Advertised Proposals for Docket Item Nos. 1 and 2
• Authorized advertising of tracts for the February 10, 2021 Mineral Lease Sale

State Mineral and Energy Board

The Board awarded five mineral leases to Cypress Energy Corporation, Hilcorp Energy I, L.P., USG Properties Haynesville, LLC, and Comstock Oil & Gas-Louisiana, LLC. The Board also approved several force majeure requests and granted authority to negotiate a carbon sequestration project.

• Awarded five mineral leases totaling $287,680.15
• Approved force majeure requests for Cox Operating LLC, Lobo Operating LLC, Tellus Operating Group LLC, and Talos Energy Inc.
• Authorized advertising of tracts for the January 13, 2021 Mineral Lease Sale
• Approved 6-month primary term extension for LDWF State Lease No. 21974
• Approved State Lease Transfers for Docket Item Nos. 1 and 2
• Granted authority to negotiate lease continuance for State Lease Nos. 19760 and 19789
• Granted authority to negotiate carbon sequestration project agreement with Oxy, Inc.
• Re-elected Mr. Segura as Chairman and Ms. LeBlanc as Vice-Chair

State Mineral and Energy Board

The board is meeting to open bids and receive staff reports. This meeting is part of a scheduled sequence of lease sales and bid applications.

• Opening of Bids at 8:30 a.m.
• Reports by Staff at 9:30 a.m.
• Board Meeting at 11:00 a.m.

State Mineral and Energy Board

The document provides a schedule of dates for the 2020 State Mineral and Energy Board meeting cycle. It outlines deadlines for receiving applications, advertising dates, and bid opening times for various lease sales.

• Schedule of lease sale dates throughout 2020
• Deadlines for receipt of applications for multiple periods
• Scheduled times for opening of bids at 8:30 a.m.
• Scheduled times for staff reports at 9:30 a.m.
• Scheduled board meeting start times at 11:00 a.m.

The Board awarded two mineral lease tracts to Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. and approved several lease assignments and amendments. It also authorized an agreement amendment for CO2 storage on wildlife property and resolved two legal settlement offers.

• Awarded Tracts 45357 and 45358 to Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. for $5,130.40 (Unanimous)
• Approved Force Majeure extension for Six Pines Exploration LLC until Nov 18, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of 14 nominated tracts for Dec 9, 2020 sale (Unanimous)
• Waived $12,237.17 (25%) of a penalty request from Helis Oil & Gas Company (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to LDWF Interagency Agreement for CO2 storage (Unanimous)
• Approved 6 lease transfers and 1 lease amendment (Unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of Maier family settlement counter offer in principle (Unanimous)
• Authorized rejection of Purcell family settlement offer (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board approved its 2020 meeting schedule, which includes monthly lease sales with bid openings at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., and board meetings at 11:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The agenda is purely procedural, listing dates and deadlines for accepting bids and advertising.

• Monthly lease sale dates set for second Wednesday of each month in 2020
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., board meeting at 11:00 a.m.
• Deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on the Tuesday before each sale
• Advertising dates range from late October 2019 to late September 2020

The Board awarded three mineral leases to Pine Wave Energy Partners Operating, LLC and USG Properties Haynesville, LLC. The Board also approved several lease transfers, a fund escrow extension, and a lease amendment.

• Awarded Tract 45350 to Pine Wave Energy Partners Operating, LLC for $26,250.00 cash payment
• Awarded Tracts 45352 and 45353 to USG Properties Haynesville, LLC for $225,111.96 and $45,606.90 cash payments
• Approved authority to advertise 14 tracts for the November 18, 2020 Lease Sale
• Approved request by Castex Energy Partners, LLC to extend fund escrow for State Lease No. 21615 until September 8, 2021
• Approved request by Fieldwood Energy LLC to add a shut-in provision to State Lease Nos. 16473 and 16475
• Approved State Agency Lease Docket Item No. 1 for Interstate Explorations, LLC
• Approved five State Lease Transfers (Docket Items 1-5) including mergers and assignments
• Adopted August 12, 2020 meeting minutes

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda lists the 2020 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board, including dates for accepting bids, lease sales, and board meetings. No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are detailed beyond the procedural calendar.

• 2020 meeting schedule with 12 monthly cycles from January to December
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Deadline for receipt of applications set for Tuesdays before each lease sale Wednesday

The Board awarded mineral leases for Tracts 45346 and 45348 while rejecting the bid for Tract 45347. It also approved several lease transfers, extensions, and authorized the Attorney General to negotiate two legal settlements.

• Awarded leases for Tract 45346 to Comstock Oil & Gas-Louisiana, LLC and Tract 45348 to Exco Operating Company, LP (Unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Tract 45347 from Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, LLC for insufficient consideration (Unanimous)
• Approved authority to advertise tracts for the October 14, 2020 Mineral Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Extended escrow authority for Castex Energy Partners, LLC until August 11, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Granted Texas Petroleum Investment Company a prorated three-month shut-in payment for Operating Agreement A0322 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Staff to revise language in vintage State Leases regarding force majeure, shut-in payments, and security interests (Unanimous)
• Approved four state lease transfers and two lease extensions/amendments (Unanimous)
• Authorized the Attorney General to negotiate settlements regarding a dispute in Bossier and Caddo Parishes and with Brix Operating LLC (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It outlines recurring dates for advertising, application deadlines, bid openings, staff reports, and board meetings throughout 2020.

• Annual schedule of lease sale dates
• Deadlines for receipt of applications
• Bid opening times at 8:30 a.m.
• Staff report times at 9:30 a.m.
• Board meeting times at 11:00 a.m.

The Board approved several lease amendments and set new fees for seismic permits. The meeting also included the awarding of multiple mineral leases to various bidders.

• Approved amending Clovelly Oil Co., LLC leases for additional shut-in periods (unanimous)
• Granted 90-day extension for Six Pines Exploration, LLC drilling operations (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for September 9, 2020 lease sale (unanimous)
• Set nonexclusive seismic permit fees at $15.00 per acre or $1,000 minimum (unanimous)
• Set 2D seismic permit fees at $200.00 per line mile or $1,000 minimum (unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney General to file suit against Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved rental provision amendment for State Lease No. 21827 (unanimous)
• Approved primary term extension for State Lease No. 21754 (unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It outlines recurring dates for advertising, application deadlines, bid openings, staff reports, and board meetings throughout 2020.

• Schedule of lease sale dates and application deadlines
• Schedule of bid opening times at 8:30 a.m.
• Schedule of staff report times at 9:30 a.m.
• Schedule of board meeting times at 11:00 a.m.

The Board approved a request from Chesapeake Operating Company to recoup an overpayment of $629,468.84. Members also authorized staff to advertise new tracts for the August 12, 2020 lease sale and approved several state lease transfers.

• Approved May 13, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for August 12, 2020 lease sale (Resolution No. 20-06-001)
• Approved Chesapeake Operating Company recoupment request for $629,468.84 overpayment (Resolution No. 20-06-002)
• Approved inclusion of Lessor’s Security Interest Provision in all amended leases (Resolution No. 20-06-003)
• Authorized public hearing for Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP operating agreement (Resolution No. 20-06-004)
• Approved State Lease Transfers for Docket Item Nos. 1 through 8 (Resolution Nos. 20-06-005 through 20-06-012)
• Authorized Attorney General to reject Meyers family counter offer and issue a counter-counter offer (Resolution No. 20-06-013)
• Awarded lease for Tract 45337 to Zachry Exploration, LLC (unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda lists the 2020 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board, including dates for lease sales, bid openings, and board meetings. It is a procedural calendar with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Lease sale dates set for January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 12, and December 9, 2020
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Application deadlines and advertising dates listed for each month

The Board approved multiple lease bids and recognized four force majeure events due to flooding. Additionally, the Board authorized the creation of an escrow account regarding a specific legal matter.

• Approved March 11 and April 29, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Gemini Explorations Inc. report for State Lease 173 (unanimous)
• Confirmed force majeure recognition for Biglane Operating Company (unanim to unanimous)
• Confirmed force majeure recognition for Kepco Operating Inc. (unanimous)
• Confirmed force majeure recognition for Tensas Delta Exploration LLC (unanimous)
• Confirmed force majeure recognition for White Oak Operating Co LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to advertise mineral lease tracts (unanimous)
• Approved State Lease Transfers for Docket Items 1 through 6 (unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board passed two resolutions to address lease maintenance issues caused by COVID-19 and low prices. The meeting was held via Zoom due to the public health emergency.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-04-001 regarding a Moratorium on Enforcement
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-04-002 regarding a Covid19 Penalty Waiver

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the 2020 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It outlines specific dates for advertising, application deadlines, bid openings, and board meetings throughout the year.

• Schedule of lease sale dates and application deadlines for 2020

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It outlines recurring dates for accepting bids, deadlines for applications, and board meetings throughout 2020.

• Schedule of bid openings at 8:30 a.m.
• Schedule of staff reports at 9:30 a.m.
• Schedule of board meetings at 11:00 a.m.

The Board awarded nine mineral leases during a public bid opening and approved various administrative resolutions. Key actions included waiving 50% of a penalty for Chesapeake Operating Company and granting a full penalty waiver to Chevron.

• Awarded lease on Tract 45279 to McGinty-Durham, Inc. (1,018 acres)
• Awarded lease on Tract 45280 to McGinty-Durham, Inc. (293 acres)
• Awarded lease on Tract 45281 to Zachry Exploration, LLC (1 acre)
• Awarded lease on Tract 45304 to Cypress Energy Corporation (530 acres)
• Awarded leases on multiple portions of Tract 45305 to Hilcorp Energy I, L.P.
• Awarded lease on Tract 45309 to Cypress Energy Corporation (13 acres)
• Waived 50% of Chesapeake Operating Company's $416,727.92 penalty request
• Approved full penalty waiver for Chevron

State Mineral and Energy Board

The agenda lists the 2020 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board, including dates for accepting bids, lease sales, and board meetings. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are included; the agenda is purely procedural.

• 2020 meeting schedule with bid deadlines and lease sale dates
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on each date

The State Mineral and Energy Board awarded two mineral leases and approved several royalty escrow extensions. The Board also established new criteria for waiving liquidated damages for late leaseholder registrations.

• Awarded lease on portion of Tract 45277 to Hilcorp Energy I, L.P.
• Awarded lease on portion of Tract 45269 to K-Exploration Co. via floor bid
• Approved waiver criteria for late registration damages: 100% for 1st, 75% for 2nd, 50% for 3rd, 0% for 4th+ infractions
• Extended BHP royalty escrow for HA RA SU70 well until August 12, 2020
• Extended Krewe Energy, LLC escrow authority for multiple tracts until February 10, 2021
• Extended Castex Energy Partners, LLC escrow for LL&E No. 1 Well until August 12, 2020
• Extended Belle Exploration, Inc. escrow for Catahoula Lake leases until August 12, 2020
• Approved 8 State Lease Transfers and 2 Department of Wildlife & Fisheries leases

State Mineral and Energy Board

The provided document is a schedule of dates for the 2020 calendar year. It lists deadlines for receipt of applications, advertising dates, lease sale dates, and times for the opening of bids, staff reports, and board meetings.

• Lease sale and board meeting on January 8, 2020
• Lease sale and board meeting on February 12, 2020
• Lease sale and board meeting on March 11, 2020
• Lease sale and board meeting on April 8, 2020
• Lease sale and board meeting on May 13, 2020

The Board awarded nine mineral leases to various corporations and approved 11 state lease transfers. It also granted a force majeure recognition for a lease affected by flooding and authorized the advertising of tracts for a March 2020 sale.

• Awarded 9 mineral leases totaling $419,447.05
• Approved 11 state lease transfers (Docket Items 1-11)
• Approved force majeure for State Lease 346 due to Atchafalaya River flooding
• Authorized advertising of 42 nominated tracts for March 11, 2020 sale
• Granted Cox until December 9, 2020 to report development on State Lease 195-C
• Granted Trimont Energy (GIB) and Whitney Oil & Gas LLC six months to present development plan or release 20% of designated areas for State Leases 214 and 1393
• Approved December 11, 2019 minutes