Category: Energy

​​Addressing a petition from the Port Arthur Community Action Network (PACAN) to examine a decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a recent TCEQ determination. The case involved whether a proposed natural gas plant would be held to a Best Available Control Technology (BACT) standard based…

​​Language is paramount when  determining a company’s obligation to fulfill a contractual commitment. Adapting to changing political landscapes and the use of tariffs, combined with complex trade policies, is crucial for oil and gas companies in Texas and across the country to pursue their economic goals. Working with a Texas oil and gas lawyer at…

​​Nobody knows better than the oil and gas industry that land agreements are never just land agreements. Easements, royalty interests, and environmental requirements keep things interesting, and changes to law, regulation, and case precedent require constant attention to ensure the protection of your interests. It is not, of course, only about what most people see…

​​While many individuals and business sectors all over the globe are not yet preparing for a robot apocalypse or other takeover by technology, there is no denying the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on industries across the globe. Now recognized as a viable option to increase efficiencies, perform data analysis, and improve decision-making abilities,…

​​Mineral rights owners in Texas often lease those rights to energy companies looking to discover and produce oil and gas products. Typically, energy companies research properties thought to be good prospects and then approach the owner about acquiring a lease for the mineral rights. Often, the lease agreement presented to a property owner is drafted…