State Mineral and Energy Board public meetings in 2023

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board will open bids at 8:30 a.m. and hold its board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on December 13, 2023, as part of its monthly lease sale schedule. The deadline for applications was November 21, 2023.

• Bid opening scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on December 13, 2023
• Board meeting follows at 9:30 a.m. on the same day
• Application deadline was 12 noon on November 21, 2023
• Advertising date for this sale was September 25, 2023
• Part of a series of monthly lease sales throughout 2023

The State Mineral and Energy Board approved operating agreements for wind energy development in Cameron, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes. The Board also awarded 14 mineral lease tracts based on received bids and authorized a public hearing for carbon sequestration in Caldwell Parish.

• Approved wind energy operating agreement with Cajun Wind LLC for Cameron Parish
• Approved wind energy operating agreement with DOW LA Gulf Wind, LLC for Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes
• Authorized public hearing for carbon sequestration agreement with Strategic Biofuels, LLC in Caldwell Parish
• Awarded 14 mineral lease tracts, including Tract 45704 to USG Properties Haynesville, LLC for $1,385,920.80
• Approved claim to reasonable development for State Lease No. 173 (Henergy Caddo Pine Island, Inc.)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for the February 14, 2024 Mineral Lease Sale
• Approved five state lease transfers and two advertised proposals
• Approved extrajudicial royalty settlement with the Hamel Family in Bossier Parish

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is a procedural schedule listing the 2023 meeting dates, bid deadlines, and lease sale dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are included; it only sets the calendar for the year.

• Monthly lease sale schedule with bid opening at 8:30 a.m. and board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Deadline for receipt of applications is noon on the Tuesday before each sale
• Advertising dates set for each lease sale cycle

The Board awarded three mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC and Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, LLC. It also approved a resolution supporting the Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind (GLOW) Propeller and authorized negotiations for its use of state waterbottoms.

• Awarded Tract 45681 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for $664,240.10 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Tract 45684 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for $180,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Tract 45683 to Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, LLC for $5,610.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind (GLOW) Propeller (Unanimous)
• Denied lease extension for State Lease No. 21864; lands to be put for public bid (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of state land from commerce for Anchor Oil & Gas, LLC and CTR Oil, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of nominated tracts for January 10, 2024 lease sale (Unanimous)
• Approved three state lease transfers and one operating agreement in Bienville Parish (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board's 2023 lease sale meetings. It lists specific deadlines for advertising, receiving applications, and opening bids for various dates throughout the year.

• Schedule of upcoming lease sale bid openings
• Deadlines for receipt of applications
• Advertising date timelines

The Board approved authority to hold public hearings regarding wind energy development on state lands and water-bottoms. It also authorized negotiations for carbon sequestration agreements and approved several lease transfers and amendments.

• Approved authority to hold public hearings for wind energy development in Cameron, Vermillion, Iberia, St. Mary, Terrebonne, and Lafourche Parishes (Unanimous)
• Authorized Staff and Attorney General to proceed with carbon sequestration agreement negotiations (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-year primary term extension for Hilcorp Energy Company (State Lease No. 21991) in exchange for rental payments (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of 16 nominated tracts for the December 13, 2023 Mineral Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Rejected four bids on Tract Nos. 45677, 45678, 45679, and 45680 for insufficient consideration (Unanimous)
• Approved lease transfers for State Lease Nos. 17988, 17989, 19695, 20566, and 22059
• Approved force majeure clause amendments for State Lease Nos. 20436 and 16432
• Approved operating agreement with Paloma Natural Gas, LLC in Caddo Parish

State Mineral and Energy Board

The agenda lists the 2023 meeting schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board, including dates for accepting bids, lease sales, and board meetings. No decisions or substantive items are discussed; the document is purely procedural.

• 2023 meeting schedule with bid deadlines, lease sale dates, and board meeting times

The State Mineral and Energy Board awarded six mineral leases to various companies and approved several force majeure extensions for leases affected by storm damage or equipment failure. The Board also authorized the advertising of tracts for the November 8, 2023, lease sale and approved several lease assignments and settlement agreements.

• Awarded six mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, Vine Energy Operating LP, Mark A. O’Neal & Associates, Inc., and Petroleum Partners, LLC
• Approved force majeure requests for Lobo Oil and Gas, LLC and Torrent Gulf Coast III, LLC on Leases 16664, 16432, and 20436
• Approved force majeure condition for Key Operating Oil and Gas, LLC on nine leases due to a failing compressor
• Authorized Staff to advertise tracts for the November 8, 2023 Mineral Lease Sale
• Approved four state lease assignments (Docket Items 1-4)
• Approved settlement agreements with Paloma Natural Gas, LLC, Silverbow Resources Operating, LLC, and ConocoPhillips Company
• Authorized Staff to negotiate settlements for four suits in Red River Parish
• Approved escrow of funds for LLOLA, LLC regarding a title dispute in Jefferson Parish

State Mineral and Energy Board

The provided text is a procedural schedule for the 2023 State Mineral and Energy Board meetings. It outlines specific dates for advertising, application deadlines, bid openings, and board meetings throughout the year.

• Schedule of lease sale dates and bid opening times
• Deadlines for receipt of applications for various dates
• Advertising date timelines for upcoming board meetings

The Board approved operating agreements for carbon dioxide sequestration with High West Sequestration, LLC and Castex Carbon Solutions, LLC. Three mineral leases were awarded to Castex Energy 2021, LLC and Cypress Energy Partners, LLC. The Board also extended force majeure recognition for several leases in Little Lake Field until October 11, 2023.

• Approved carbon sequestration agreement with High West Sequestration, LLC (2/3 vote)
• Approved carbon sequestration agreement with Castex Carbon Solutions, LLC (2/3 vote)
• Awarded Tract 45660 to Castex Energy 2021, LLC for $37,950.00 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45664 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for $21,237.30 cash payment
• Awarded Tract 45665 to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC for $38,852.10 cash payment
• Extended Force Majeure recognition for State Lease Nos. 1972, 2383, 18010(P), 19908, and 20102 until Oct 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved request by Paloma Natural Gas, LLC to temporarily remove state land in Caddo Parish from commerce (unanimous)
• Approved shut-in payment request from Texas Petroleum Investment Company (unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board is meeting to open bids and conduct lease sales as part of its 2023 schedule. The agenda consists solely of the meeting dates and deadlines for the year, with no specific items or contracts listed.

• Opening of bids at 8:30 a.m. on July 12, 2023
• Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on July 12, 2023
• Deadline for receipt of applications: July 11, 2023

The Board approved a contract with three law firms to pursue underpayment claims for natural gas royalties. Other actions included awarding several mineral leases, setting seismic permit fees, and approving a $1.59M recoupment for Paloma Natural Gas, LLC.

• Approved legal contract with Hosie Rice, LLP, Beychok Law Firm, and Talbot, Carmouche, & Marcello to pursue natural gas royalty underpayments
• Approved $1,595,905.73 recoupment request for Paloma Natural Gas, LLC
• Set non-exclusive seismic permit fees at $15.00 per acre (or $1,000 minimum) and 2D seismic permits at $200.00 per line mile (or $1,000 minimum)
• Awarded mineral leases to Renaissance Offshore, LLC and Cypress Energy Partners, LLC
• Granted authority to advertise tracts for the September 13, 2023 Mineral Lease Sale
• Authorized staff to issue public notices for wind energy development Operating Agreements
• Approved return of escrowed funds in the matter of Crooks v. State of Louisiana
• Accepted rental payment for State Lease No. 21916 as a one-time exception for Krewe Energy

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board will open bids for mineral leases at 8:30 a.m. on June 14, 2023, followed by a board meeting at 9:30 a.m. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on June 13, 2023. This meeting is part of the board's 2023 schedule of lease sales.

• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m. on June 14, 2023
• Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on June 14, 2023
• Application deadline: 12 noon on June 13, 2023
• Advertising date: February 27, 2023

The Board awarded two mineral lease tracts to Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, Inc. and approved several penalty waivers for energy companies. It also authorized staff to negotiate operating agreements for wind energy and mineral projects.

• Awarded Tracts 45652 and 45653 to Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, Inc. for $493,132.50
• Waived 100% of $123,968.11 penalty for Texas Petroleum Investment Company
• Waived 50% ($32,983.32) of penalty for Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC
• Authorized Attorney General to demand outstanding penalties from Lobo Operating, Inc.
• Granted force majeure extensions to Biglane Operating Company, Wapiti Operating LLC, and Krewe Energy LLC/S2 Energy Operating LLC
• Authorized staff to negotiate wind energy agreements with Cajun Wind LLC in Cameron and St. Mary Parishes
• Authorized staff to negotiate an Operating Agreement with Magna Operating, LLC in Calcasieu Parish
• Approved assignment of State Lease No. 20359 from Hugo Energy, LLC to three parties

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is a procedural schedule for the 2023 State Mineral and Energy Board meetings. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed; the board will open bids and hold meetings on the dates shown.

• 2023 meeting schedule with 12 lease sale and board meeting dates
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m. and board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on each date

State Mineral and Energy Board

The board approved the 2023 meeting schedule for lease sales, with bid deadlines on the second Tuesday of each month and board meetings the following day.

• Monthly lease sale schedule from January to December 2023
• Bid deadlines set for 12 noon on second Tuesday of each month
• Board meetings held at 9:30 a.m. on the following Wednesday

The State Mineral and Energy Board awarded several mineral leases and approved multiple lease assignments. The Board also authorized a public hearing for a carbon dioxide storage agreement and approved recoupments for royalty overpayments.

• Awarded mineral leases for 11 tracts totaling $321,378.20
• Approved $265,654.65 recoupment for Blue Dome Operating, LLC
• Approved $822,978.30 recoupment for Comstock Oil & Gas Louisiana
• Authorized Attorney General to place Martin Energy LLC on demand for unpaid penalties
• Approved removal of 'Little River' water bottom in Rapides and LaSalle Parishes from commerce
• Approved authority to negotiate operating agreements for wind energy instead of leases
• Approved public hearing in Cameron Parish regarding carbon dioxide storage with Castex Carbon Solutions, LLC
• Authorized Staff and Attorney General to resolve mineral claims for S2 Energy Operating, L.L.C. bankruptcy

State Mineral and Energy Board

The provided text is a procedural schedule for the 2023 State Mineral and Energy Board meetings. It outlines deadlines for receiving applications, advertising dates, and bid opening times for various lease sales throughout the year.

• Schedule of lease sale dates and application deadlines for 2023
• Deadlines for receipt of applications for multiple scheduled dates
• Scheduled times for opening of bids at 8:30 a.m.

The State Mineral and Energy Board awarded a lease for Tract 45633 to Shelf Oil & Gas LLC. The Board also granted multiple force majeure and development plan extensions to energy companies and waived a partial penalty for BPX (WSF Operating), Inc.

• Awarded lease for Tract 45633 to Shelf Oil & Gas LLC for $1,819.40 (Unanimous)
• Waived 50% of penalty for BPX (WSF Operating), Inc. totaling $88,537.51 (Unanimous)
• Granted Hilcorp Energy Company a 3-month extension to present a plan of development (Unanimous)
• Granted Trimont Energy (GIB) and Whitney Oil & Gas, LLC an extension to submit a plan of development by May 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Extended force majeure recognition for Lobo Operating Inc. until June 14, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Granted 3-month force majeure extension to Krewe Energy LLC and S2 Energy Operating LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-year primary term extension for Fort Apache Energy, LLC on State Lease Nos. 21908, 21909, and 21910 (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to advertise tracts for the May 10, 2023 Mineral Lease Sale (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The document provides the 2023 schedule for State Mineral and Energy Board meetings. It outlines specific deadlines for receiving applications, advertising dates, and bid openings for various lease sales.

• Schedule of lease sale dates throughout 2023
• Deadlines for receipt of applications for multiple lease sales
• Dates for opening of bids at 8:30 a.m.
• Dates for Board Meetings at 9:30 a.m.

The Board awarded several mineral leases and approved the advertising of tracts for the April 12, 2023 sale. It also authorized public hearings for a carbon dioxide storage agreement with NuQuest Energy LLC. Additionally, the Board granted several escrow fund extensions to Krewe Energy.

• Awarded mineral leases totaling $915,101.98 (Unanimous)
• Approved authority to advertise tracts for April 12, 2023 Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved public hearings in Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes for NuQuest Energy LLC carbon dioxide storage (Unanimous)
• Granted three 6-month escrow fund extensions to Krewe Energy (Unanimous)
• Authorized Staff to cancel certain escrow fund authorities and initiate concursus proceedings (Unanimous)
• Approved request by EnSight IV Energy Partners, LLC to temporarily remove state land from commerce (Unanimous)
• Approved five state lease transfers (Docket Items 1-5) (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Mr. Segura as Chairman and Ms. LeBlanc as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board will approve its 2023 meeting schedule, which includes monthly lease sales and bid opening dates. The schedule lists deadlines for receipt of applications, advertising dates, and meeting times. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• January 11, 2023: opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• February 8, 2023: opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• March 8, 2023: opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• April 12, 2023: opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• May 10, 2023: opening of bids at 8:30 a.m., board meeting at 9:30 a.m.

The Board awarded leases on nine tracts to various bidders and approved numerous lease transfers and operating agreements. It also granted force majeure extensions for several leases and approved a $98,200.41 recoupment for Cantium, LLC.

• Awarded leases on 9 tracts to bidders including Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. and BETA Land Services
• Approved $98,200.41 recoupment for overpayment to Cantium, LLC
• Extended force majeure condition for Krewe Energy, Lobo Operating, and Perdido Energy until March 8, 2023
• Deferred action on Lobo Operating Inc. force majeure request for State Lease No. 1268
• Granted authority to advertise tracts for February 8 and March 8, 2023 lease sales
• Approved 16 state lease transfers (Docket Items 1-16)
• Approved operating agreements with SWN Production (Louisiana), LLC and Woodland Petroleum Corporation
• Authorized staff to negotiate lease extensions with Cantium, LLC for State Leases 21881, 21882, and 21883