Oil & Gas Law 101 Course

A Crash Course in the Basics

Bresee Carlson

Oil & Gas Law 101 is a foundational course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape governing the oil and gas industry. It covers essential topics such as royalty payments, lease management, trespass liability, and regulatory compliance within federal, state, and local frameworks. The course guides learners through the lifecycle of oil and gas development, including ownership issues, permitting, negotiation, and operational compliance. By exploring statutes, case law, and regulatory bodies, the training equips professionals with the skills to interpret and apply relevant laws and navigate complex legal issues with confidence. Whether you are a legal expert, landowner, or industry professional, this course offers valuable insights to succeed in this dynamic sector.Read more...

Who Should Take This Course
• Lawyers and legal professionals
• Oil and gas industry professionals
• Landowners and mineral rights holders
• Individuals interested in oil and gas law

What You Will Learn
• Interpret judicial opinions and precedent
• Apply compliance strategies in operations
• Understand legal principles in oil and gas
• Navigate federal, state, and local regulations

Why This Course Works
• Develop expertise to manage legal risks
• Increase confidence in handling legal issues
• Enhance compliance and regulatory understanding
• Gain foundational knowledge of oil and gas lifecycle

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Course contents

    Chapter 2 - Sources of Law Governing Oil and Gas

    2.01 Sources of Law Governing Oil and Gas (22 min.)

    Chapter 3 - Legal Concepts Inherent to Oil and Gas Development

    3.01 Ownership of the Mineral Estate and the Right to Operate - Part 1 (12 min.)

    3.02 Ownership of the Mineral Estate and the Right to Operate - Part 2 (21 min.)

    3.03 Ownership of the Oil and Gas Leasehold Estate (19 min.)

    Chapter 4 - Creating and Transferring Interests

    4.01 Creating and Transferring Interests (47 min.)

    Chapter 5 - Regulatory Compliance, Local Control, Permitting and Drillsite Preparation

    5.01 Drillsite Preparation & Title Opinions (22 min.)

    5.02 State Regulatory Compliance & Operatorship (11 min.)

    5.03 Spacing (29 min.)

    Chapter 6 - Managing Producing Assets

    6.01 Managing Producing Assets (31 min.)

    Chapter 7 - Royalty Payment Acts

    7.01 Royalty Payment Acts (21 min.)

    Chapter 8 - Trespass and Conversion

    8.01 Trespass and Conversion (13 min.)