State Mineral and Energy Board public meetings in 2024

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It outlines specific dates for accepting bids, application deadlines, and board meetings throughout 2024.

• Schedule of bid openings at 8:30 a.m.
• Schedule of board meetings at 9:30 a.m.
• Deadlines for receipt of applications

The State Mineral and Energy Board extended the Royalty Reduction Program through December 31, 2025. The Board awarded four mineral leases totaling $316,392 in cash payments and authorized legal action against Torrent Gulf Coast III, LLC for non-payment of royalties.

• Extended Royalty Reduction Program through December 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Awarded four mineral leases to Mark A. O’Neal & Associates, Inc., Corral Oil & Gas, LLC, Paloma Natural Gas, LLC, and Beta Land Services LLC
• Authorized settlement of Chevron Royalty Audit Exception #X-06 for 2003-2018 (Unanimous)
• Granted authority to file legal action against Torrent Gulf Coast III, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Operating Agreement terms with RFP Resources, LLC in principle (Unanimous)
• Withdrew Tract No. 45873 from December lease sale due to advertising failure (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of six nominations for February 12, 2025 lease sale (Unanimous)
• Approved gas royalty payment on a processed basis for November 2024 (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

The board is establishing a schedule for lease sale dates, application deadlines, and advertising dates. The agenda lists the timeline for opening bids and corresponding board meetings through November 2024.

• Lease sale bid opening and board meeting schedules
• Application deadlines ranging from January 9, 2024, to December 10, 2024

The Board awarded multiple mineral leases to various energy companies and approved the advertising of 34 nominations for the January 2025 sale. It also authorized a $39,961.83 recoupment for Talos Third Coast, LLC and approved several lease transfers and operating agreements.

• Awarded 14 mineral lease bids totaling $1,921,521.40 in cash payments
• Rejected bid for Tract 45872 from Sandpoint Energy Partners LLC for insufficient consideration
• Approved advertising of 34 nominations for the January 8, 2025 Mineral Lease Sale
• Approved $39,961.83 recoupment request for Talos Third Coast, LLC
• Recognized force majeure event for State Lease No. 21380 in Plaquemines Parish
• Approved Extex Operating Company to make seventh and eighth shut-in payments on Leases 2453, 18997, and 19864
• Approved appointment of Benjamin C. Bienvenu to the Natural Resources Trust Authority Executive Committee
• Approved operating agreement with Highlander Oil & Gas Assets, LLC for 385.418 acres in St. Martin Parish

State Mineral and Energy Board

The provided document is a meeting schedule for 2024. It outlines the dates for lease sale advertising, application deadlines, the opening of bids, and board meetings.

• Lease sale bid openings and board meetings scheduled throughout 2024
• Application deadlines for lease sales set for 12 noon on specified dates

State Mineral and Energy Board

The board is meeting to open bids for a lease sale. This is part of the 2024 State Mineral and Energy Board Meeting Schedule.

• Opening of bids at 8:30 a.m.
• Board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Deadline for receipt of applications was September 10, 2024

The State Mineral and Energy Board Lease Sale and Regular Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, was canceled due to possible extreme weather conditions. The meeting will be rescheduled for October 9, 2024.

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for lease sale meetings. The schedule includes dates for advertising, application deadlines, bid openings, and board meetings.

• Lease sale schedule including bid opening and board meeting dates for 2024

The Board awarded six mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P., Magna Operating, LLC, and Mark O’Neal & Associates, Inc. The Board also approved a $51,004.25 recoupment for Brammer Engineering and authorized negotiations for an operating agreement in St. Martin Parish.

• Awarded six mineral leases totaling $888,728.10 (Unanimous)
• Approved $51,004.25 recoupment request for Brammer Engineering (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 gas royalty payments per State Texaco Global Settlement Agreement (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate Operating Agreement with Highlander Oil & Gas Assets LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved lease transfer from DW Wapiti Investments I, LLC and Wapiti Operating, LLC to MMLC Beans & Rice LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized counteroffers for settlement in BHP v. E.T. Robinson suits (Unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of terms for Williams Operating Agreement in St. Landry Parish (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for October 9, 2024 Lease Sale (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is purely procedural: it lists the 2024 meeting dates, bid deadlines, and advertising dates for the State Mineral and Energy Board's lease sales. No substantive decisions or proposals are included.

• 2024 meeting schedule with bid deadlines and lease sale dates listed for each month

The Board accepted all 11 bids for tracts 45814 through 45828. It also set annual seismic permit fees and approved several lease transfers and a land removal from commerce in Plaquemines Parish.

• Awarded 11 mineral leases for tracts 45814-45828 (Unanimous)
• Set non-exclusive seismic permit fee at $15/acre or $1,000 minimum (Unanimous)
• Set 2D seismic permit fee at $200/line mile or $1,000 minimum (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 gas royalty payment on a processed basis (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of Operating Agreement and temporary removal of land from commerce in Empire Field, Plaquemines Parish (Unanimous)
• Approved lease assignment from Ichor Energy (LA), LLC to OLIPDP II, LLC (Resolution 24-07-005)
• Approved wellbore assignment from SWN Production (Louisiana), LLC to Silver Creek Exploration III, LLC (Resolution 24-07-006)
• Approved lease assignment from Trimont Energy (GIB), LLC to Spectrum AR, LLC (Resolution 24-07-008)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is the 2024 meeting and lease sale schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It lists dates for accepting bids, lease sales, application deadlines, advertising periods, and board meetings throughout the year. No other substantive items are included.

• Lease sale dates: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
• Bid opening at 8:30 a.m. and board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on each lease sale date
• Deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on the Tuesday before each lease sale
• Advertising begins approximately 2-3 months before each lease sale date
• No lease sale in January due to Mardi Gras holiday on Feb 13

The Board awarded multiple mineral leases and approved a new royalty reduction program to encourage exploration. It also authorized payment plans for audit debts and approved several lease assignments.

• Awarded mineral leases for 11 tracts totaling $5,706,686.51 (Unanimous)
• Approved a new royalty reduction program for leases issued in 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved 12-month payment plan for New Century Exploration, Inc. to pay $146,121.68 (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for the August 14, 2024 Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved five state lease transfers/assignments (Resolutions 24-06-005 through 24-06-009)
• Authorized negotiation of Operating Agreement with Williams for Washington Gas Storage Unit (Unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of offer from Expert Oil & Gas LLC regarding 2011-2015 audit (Unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of ChevronTexaco mineral production audit Exception 6 (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This agenda is a procedural schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board's 2024 meetings and lease sales. It lists dates for accepting bids, deadlines for applications, advertising dates, and board meeting times. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting and lease sale dates are set for each month from January through December 2024.
• Bid openings are scheduled at 8:30 a.m. and board meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the same day.
• A note indicates Tuesday, February 13, 2024, is a Louisiana state holiday for Mardi Gras.

The Board accepted 13 bids for mineral leases and rejected two others. It also approved several lease transfers and granted legal authority to the Attorney General's office regarding multiple lawsuits.

• Awarded 13 mineral leases to bidders including Magnetar Exploration, L.P., Hilcorp Energy I, L.P., and Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, LLC
• Rejected bids on Tract 45747 and Tract 45749 (initially)
• Approved force majeure event and late shut-in payment for Comstock Resources, Inc (State Lease No. 20146)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for June 12 and July 10, 2024 lease sales
• Approved May 2024 gas royalty payments on a processed basis per State Texaco Global Settlement Agreement
• Approved 5 State Lease Transfers (Docket Item Nos. 1-5)
• Authorized Attorney General to proceed in Hilcorp v. State, BHP Billiton v. ET Robinson, and State v. Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P.
• Rejected current Operating Agreement offer from Williams for Washington Gas Storage Unit

State Mineral and Energy Board

The board is scheduled to open bids at 8:30 a.m. and hold a board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on April 10, 2024. This is part of a recurring schedule for lease sales.

• Opening of bids at 8:30 a.m. on April 10, 2024
• Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on April 10, 2024
• Deadline for receipt of applications was 12 noon on April 9, 2024

State Mineral and Energy Board

This document provides the annual schedule for the State Mineral and Energy Board. It outlines specific dates for accepting bids, application deadlines, and board meetings throughout 2024.

• Lease sale dates and associated bid opening times

State Mineral and Energy Board

The State Mineral and Energy Board is meeting to open bids and approve the 2024 lease sale schedule. The agenda consists entirely of procedural dates for accepting bids, advertising, and board meetings throughout the year. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are listed for this meeting.

• Opening of bids at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 14, 2024
• Lease sale dates scheduled monthly from February through December 2024
• Deadline for receipt of applications for each sale set at noon on specified Tuesdays
• Advertising dates begin months before each lease sale
• No specific lease parcels or dollar amounts listed on this agenda

The Board awarded a lease for Tract 45739 to Beta Land Services, L.L.C. for $14,000. It also approved several lease assignments, a recoupment for Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC, and authorized staff to draft rules for electronic meeting participation.

• Awarded lease for Tract 45739 to Beta Land Services, L.L.C. for $14,000 cash and $7,000 annual rental (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,080.02 recoupment for Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to draft rules for electronic meeting participation per Act 393 (Unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of Tracts 45736 and 45738 from February 14 lease sale (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising of tracts for the April 10, 2024 lease sale (Unanimous)
• Approved multiple state lease transfers and assignments (Resolutions 24-02-005 through 24-02-012)
• Approved lease extension for Southern Oil of Louisiana LLC on State Lease No. 21864 (Resolution 24-02-013)
• Authorized negotiations for Hilcorp v. State suits and carbon capture agreements (Unanimous)

State Mineral and Energy Board

This is a procedural meeting to adopt the 2024 State Mineral and Energy Board meeting schedule. The schedule lists monthly lease sale dates, bid deadlines, and advertising dates for the year. No specific lease awards, contracts, or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule with 12 monthly lease sale dates
• First lease sale: January 10, 2024, with bids opened at 8:30 a.m. and board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Deadline for receipt of applications for January sale: 12 noon on January 9, 2024
• Advertising date for January sale: October 23, 2023

The Board awarded 10 mineral leases to Cypress Energy Partners, LLC, Dunn Exploration Company, LLC, Allen & Kirmse, Ltd., and Theophilus Oil, Gas & Land Services, LLC. The Board also approved several lease transfers, an operating agreement with Extex Production Offshore, LLC, and a lease extension for Southern Oil of Louisiana.

• Awarded 10 mineral leases totaling $727,409.47 (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of State Lease No. 21864 for Southern Oil of Louisiana to May 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney General to demand outstanding audit exceptions from Time Energy, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary removal of state land from commerce for Williams Pipeline operating agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Operating Agreement with Extex Production Offshore, LLC for 79.61 acres (Adopted)
• Authorized Staff to advertise tracts for the March 13, 2024 Lease Sale (Unanimous)
• Deferred $26,080.02 recoupment request from Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC to February 14, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Staff and Attorney General to proceed with settlement in State of Louisiana v. Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P. (Unanimous)