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Texas new drills jump 27% higher in March over February, tie January’s level

Oil & Gas 360º

RRC figures show 1,072 new drills recorded during March (up 27.5%), including 818 oil wells, 246 gas wells and eight dry holes. This compares to 841 total new drills in February, including 682 oil wells, 142 gas wells and 17 dry holes. Compared to March 2024, last months activity was 20.3% in March 2024.

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Casing Controversy: Does the Comparative Fault Codal Article Cover Contract Claims?

The Energy Law

Justiss”) entered into a turnkey drilling contract to drill a deep oil well using intermediate casing purchased from Oil Country Tubular Co. The casing pipe was API certified to a particular pressure and one of the Defendants’ owners represented to Justiss that the pipe was fit for its intended use. Justiss Oil Company, Inc.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law

The well was a dry hole, however, and was therefore plugged and abandoned on April 21, 2006. At trial, the mineral servitude owner testified that in 2005, the Cotton Valley drilling activity was ramping up and other operators near the servitude successfully drilled gas wells. A well was spud on March 28, 2006. 1] 53,252 (La.

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Crude Oil Investing: A Guide for Accredited Investors

Aresco

For accredited investors, direct investment in crude oil and natural gas exploration provides an opportunity to diversify their portfolios and potentially tap into lucrative returns, as well as enjoy some significant tax benefits. What Are Direct Oil and Gas Exploration Investments? Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor?