State Mineral and Energy Board public meetings in 2021

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board is meeting to approve its 2021 meeting schedule, which sets dates for accepting bids, lease sales, and board meetings throughout the year. No specific lease awards, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Lease sale dates set for Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8, 2021
• Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on the Tuesday before each lease sale
• Board meetings scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Opening of bids at 8:30 a.m. and staff reports at 9:30 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Advertising dates listed for each lease sale cycle

The Board awarded three mineral leases to Cypress Energy Corporation, Pride Oil & Gas Properties, Inc., and Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. It also approved several force majeure extensions due to hurricane damage and granted authority to negotiate carbon sequestration agreements. Additionally, the Board approved multiple lease transfers and extensions.

• Awarded Tract 45490 to Cypress Energy Corporation for $364,000 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45491 to Pride Oil & Gas Properties, Inc. for $36,081 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45495 to Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. for $3,165 cash payment
• Approved force majeure extension for Krewe Energy LLC and S2 Energy Operating LLC (Leases 192PP, 1772)
• Approved late shut-in payment for Lobo Operating Inc. (Leases 16392, 16393, 16570)
• Confirmed force majeure recognition for multiple companies due to Hurricane Ida
• Authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration projects with Carbonvert Inc. and Viridis Resources, LLC
• Approved lease extensions for Six Pines Exploration, LLC (Leases 21692, 21693, 21694, 21695)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board meetings. It outlines specific dates for advertising, application deadlines, bid openings, and board meetings throughout 2021.

• Schedule of lease sale bid opening dates
• Deadlines for receipt of applications
• Dates for staff reports and board meetings

The Board awarded a mineral lease for Tract 45484 to LLOLA, L.L.C. and authorized staff to negotiate carbon sequestration operating agreements with Venture Global LNG, Inc. and NuQuest Energy, LLC. Additionally, the Board approved several lease transfers and recognized force majeure conditions for specific leases due to Hurricane Ida.

• Awarded lease for Tract 45484 to LLOLA, L.L.C. for $13,338.00 cash payment (Unanimous)
• Approved force majeure recognition for leases affected by Hurricane Ida (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration projects with Venture Global LNG, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration projects with NuQuest Energy, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 13 state lease transfers and one Department of Wildlife & Fisheries lease (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to advertise tracts for the January 12, 2022 Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Rejected settlement offers in BHP Billiton and Dollye Belle Prince LeGrande legal matters (Unanimous)
• Voted to re-advertise Tract 45489 after no oral bids were offered (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is the 2021 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It lists dates for lease sales, bid openings, and board meetings throughout the year. No specific decisions or proposals are included.

• Monthly lease sale schedule for 2021 (12 dates from Jan 13 to Dec 8)
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Board meeting at 11:00 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Deadlines for receipt of applications and advertising dates provided for each month
• No substantive agenda items for this meeting

The Board awarded several mineral leases and approved two operating agreements for carbon dioxide sequestration. It also granted force majeure extensions for leases affected by hurricanes and approved partial penalty waivers for Wapiti Operating, LLC.

• Awarded mineral leases on 12 tracts totaling $584,277.25
• Approved carbon dioxide sequestration agreement with Air Products Blue Energy LLC (10-0)
• Approved carbon dioxide sequestration agreement with Capio Sequestration, LLC (10-0)
• Approved 75% penalty waiver of $19,114.17 for Wapiti Operating, LLC
• Approved 75% penalty waiver of $36,973.67 for Wapiti Operating, LLC
• Granted force majeure recognition for multiple leases due to Hurricane Ida
• Approved one-year extension of escrow authority for Castex Energy Partners, LLC
• Extended primary terms from 5 to 7 years for State Lease Nos. 21692, 21693, 21694, and 21695

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is the 2021 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. The September 8, 2021 meeting follows the standard format: opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., and board meeting at 11:00 a.m. No specific items or decisions are listed; the agenda is procedural.

• 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

This agenda is the 2021 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board, listing dates for accepting bids, lease sales, and board meetings throughout the year. Each meeting day includes opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., and the board meeting at 11:00 a.m. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the document is purely procedural.

• Monthly lease sale dates: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
• Deadline for receipt of applications set for the second Tuesday of each month
• Advertising dates precede each lease sale by several weeks
• Board meetings follow bid openings and staff reports on the same day
• Schedule covers all 2021 meetings with consistent 8:30 a.m. start for bid openings

The Board awarded six mineral leases to Cypress Energy Corporation and USG Properties Haynesville, LLC. It also approved several recoupment requests for overpayments and granted authority to negotiate carbon sequestration agreements. Additionally, the Board approved 17 state lease transfers.

• Awarded six mineral leases totaling $580,734.80
• Approved $531,144.98 and $61,023.14 recoupment requests for Texas Petroleum Investment Company
• Approved Force Majeure extension for Tellus Operating Group, LLC (State Lease No. 16381)
• Approved late shut-in payment for Lobo Operating, Inc. (State Lease No. 16664)
• Authorized public hearings for carbon dioxide storage agreements with Air Products Blue Energy LLC and Capio Sequestration, LLC
• Granted authority to negotiate carbon sequestration agreements with Castex Energy, Inc., Denbury, Inc., Talos Energy Inc., Authentic Reductions LLC, and Nucor Corporation
• Approved 17 state lease transfers (Docket Item Nos. 1-17)
• Extended escrow authority for one year for Castex Energy Partners, LLC (LL&E No.1 well)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is a procedural schedule listing the 2021 meeting dates, bid deadlines, and advertising dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board's lease sales. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are included.

• Schedule of lease sale dates for 2021 (e.g., January 13, February 10, March 10, etc.)
• Deadline for receipt of applications is typically the day before the lease sale
• Board meetings follow the lease sale at 11:00 a.m.
• No dollar amounts, ordinances, or specific project names are listed

The Board awarded five mineral leases to Mammoth Minerals, LLC and K-Exploration Co. It also approved several force majeure extensions, set seismic permit fees, and authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration projects.

• Awarded 5 mineral leases to Mammoth Minerals, LLC and K-Exploration Co. totaling $294,301.20
• Approved Force Majeure extension for S2 Energy Operating LLC (Leases 192, 1772)
• Approved After-The-Fact Force Majeure for Biglane Operating Company (Lease 4778)
• Set non-exclusive seismic permit fees at $15.00 per acre or $1,000.00 minimum
• Approved $28,724.23 recoupment request for Energy Resource Technology GOM, LLC
• Authorized Attorney General to place Lobo Operating, Inc. on demand for unpaid penalties
• Authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration projects with SWEPI LP, Viridis Resources, LLC, and Air Products
• Approved operating agreement with Castex E&P, LLC for former State Lease No. 21903

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for board meetings, staff reports, and lease sale bid openings. It outlines specific deadlines for receiving applications and advertising dates throughout 2021.

• Schedule of monthly Board Meetings at 11:00 a.m.
• Schedule of monthly Staff Reports at 9:30 a.m.
• Schedule of monthly Opening of Bids at 8:30 a.m.

The Board accepted five bids for mineral leases and approved several lease transfers and name changes. It also granted a force majeure condition for two leases affected by Hurricane Laura and authorized advertising for the August 11, 2021, lease sale.

• Awarded five mineral leases to Cantium, LLC, Mammoth Minerals, LLC, and McGinty-Durham, Inc. for $728,314.50
• Approved after-the-fact force majeure for Petrodome Operating, LLC (Leases 13893 and 14357) (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of 17 nominated tracts for the August 11, 2021 Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved lease transfers for Docket Items 1-7 (Resolutions 21-06-003 through 21-06-009)
• Approved lease extensions and amendments for Southern Oil of Louisiana, LLC (Resolutions 21-06-010 through 21-06-012)
• Approved name changes for Vine Oil & Gas LP, Castleton TVL LLC, and Castleton NLA LLC
• Adopted May 11th & 12th, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is a procedural schedule listing dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board's 2021 meetings, including bid deadlines, lease sale dates, and board meetings. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are included.

• Monthly lease sale and board meeting schedule for January through December 2021
• Bid deadlines set at noon on the Tuesday before each lease sale
• Board meetings held at 11:00 a.m. on the Wednesday after each bid deadline

The Board held a special meeting to discuss carbon dioxide sequestration agreements on state-owned lands and water bottoms. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

State Mineral and Energy Board

The provided document is a meeting schedule for the 2021 calendar year. It outlines the deadlines for lease sale applications, advertising dates, and the timing for the opening of bids and board meetings.

• Lease sale bid deadlines and board meeting dates for January through December 2021

The Board accepted eight bids for mineral tracts and approved several administrative updates to royalty and wellbore policies. It also authorized the Attorney General to pursue unpaid penalties from Smith Production Co. and approved the advertising of carbon dioxide sequestration discussions.

• Awarded 8 mineral leases for a total of $1,660,256.10
• Extended Royalty Reduction Program through December 2022
• Approved alteration to the Wellbore Assignment policy
• Authorized Attorney General to place Smith Production Co. on demand for unpaid penalties
• Approved extension of Force Majeure condition for S2 Energy Operating LLC (Leases 192 and 1772)
• Approved advertising for carbon dioxide sequestration agreements
• Authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration projects with Capio Sequestration, LLC and Air Products
• Approved late Upfront Consideration payment from BPX Energy Inc.

State Mineral and Energy Board

The Board awarded three mineral leases to Brix Operating LLC, Hilcorp Energy I, L.P., and BPX Properties (NA) LP. It also approved several lease extensions, assignments, and granted authority to negotiate a carbon sequestration project in St. John the Baptist Parish.

• Awarded leases for Tracts 45401, 45403, and 45405 totaling $92,402
• Approved 3-month Force Majeure extension for Lobo Operating Inc. (Leases 335, 1227, 15536)
• Approved 1-year primary term extension for Southern Oil of Louisiana LLC at $225 per acre
• Authorized Staff to advertise nominated tracts for May 12, 2021 Lease Sale
• Withdrew Tract 45404 from March 10 lease sale due to improper advertisement
• Approved lease assignments for LLOLA, L.L.C., White River SPV2 LLC, and Day Town Oil, LLC
• Approved operating agreement with BPX Properties (NA) LP for 10.765 acres
• Authorized negotiation of carbon sequestration project with Capio Sequestration, LLC

State Mineral and Energy Board

The provided document is a schedule of dates for the 2021 calendar year. It lists deadlines for lease sale applications, advertising dates, bid openings, staff reports, and board meetings.

• Lease sale bid deadlines and opening dates through December 2021
• Board meeting schedule for 2021

The Board awarded four mineral leases based on sealed bids and approved an operating and unitization agreement with Wooldridge Land & Cattle, LLC. It also granted a force majeure extension to Tellus Operating Group LLC and authorized advertising for the April 14, 2021 lease sale.

• Awarded Tract 45395 to Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, LLC for $204,819.67 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45397(1) to Justiss Oil Company, Inc. for $7,700.00 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45398 to Zachry Exploration, LLC for $1,845.00 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45399 to Tyger Energy Partners I, LLC for $556.50 cash payment
• Approved Operating Agreement with Wooldridge Land & Cattle, LLC for a 5-acre tract in Caddo Parish
• Approved Unitization Agreement with Wooldridge Land & Cattle, LLC for a 50-acre unit
• Granted Tellus Operating Group LLC a 90-day force majeure extension for State Lease No. 16381
• Authorized advertising of 17 nominated tracts for the April 14, 2021 Mineral Lease Sale

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board approved its 2021 meeting schedule, which includes monthly lease sales from January through December. Each meeting follows a standard format: bid acceptance at 8:30 a.m., staff reports at 9:30 a.m., and the board meeting at 11:00 a.m. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

The Board awarded three mineral leases to Ensight IV Energy Partners, LLC, GEP Haynesville, LLC, and BCF Resources, LLC. Additionally, the Board approved penalty waivers for two energy companies and extended several lease terms and escrow authorities.

• Awarded leases for Tracts 45387, 45388, and 45389 totaling $452,324.70
• Approved force majeure for Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. (Leases 188, 2703, 2856) until May 12, 2021
• Waived 50% of penalty for Petrohawk Energy Operating, LLC ($57,170.00)
• Waived 75% of penalty for MRC Energy Company ($101,897.84)
• Extended primary term of State Leases 21754 and 21787 to March 14, 2022
• Extended escrow authority for State Leases 21698, 21662, 21696, and 21697 to February 9, 2022
• Withdrew Tract 45394 from January 13, 2021 Lease Sale
• Approved authority to advertise tracts for March 10, 2021 Lease Sale