Energy Law This Week

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Energy Law This Week delivers key insights at the intersection of law and the energy industry. Hosted by attorneys Matt Jones and April Rolen-Ogden and brought to you by Liskow, this podcast breaks down the latest legal developments shaping the energy sector—helping professionals stay informed and ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

  1. 9 APR

    Understanding Oil Spills: Legal and Practical Insights from Industry Professionals | Ep 17

    Sponsored by Liskow – Leaders in all aspects of energy law. Oil spills are often in the headlines, capturing public attention and prompting significant legal and environmental discussions. But what exactly happens when an oil spill occurs? In this blog post, we will explore the legal framework governing oil spills, practical responses from industry professionals, […]

    49 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    All’s Well that Ends in a Well:  Drilling Contracts | Ep 16

    In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal cases affecting the energy sector, including the Greenpeace case and a royalty class action lawsuit in North Dakota. They delve into the implications of these cases on the oil and gas industry, as well as the importance […]

    33 min

  3. 08/10/2025

    The Oil and Gas Regulator with an Unlikely Name:  The Texas Railroad Commission | Ep 15

    In this episode, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss the Texas Railroad Commission with Kelli Kenney, who is deeply immersed in the legal practice involving that agency. The Texas Railroad Commission is the earliest dedicated agency to regulate oil and gas, and it has been the model for most other states. This episode […]

    43 min

  4. 10/09/2025

    Overriding Royalty Interests:  An Extra (But Often Necessary) Cost of Operating | Ep 14

    Join Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden on Energy Law This Week as they delve into the complexities of overriding royalty interests in the oil and gas industry. This episode explores why they are granted and how they work, with emphasis on the “washout” issues that often accompany the interests. Because these burdens are often […]

    39 min

  5. 03/09/2025

    Clearing the Air: Carbon Capture & Sequestration in the New Era | Ep 13

    In this episode, Matt and April are joined by LSU Law Professor, Keith Hall, to discuss carbon capture, sequestration, and storage, particularly in the wake of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The discussion focuses on exploring how the federal tax credits and other economic drivers relating to the regulatory frameworks are […]

    38 min

  6. 30/07/2025

    Wells on the High Seas: Maritime Law and the Energy Industry | Ep 12

    In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector, focusing on recent cases and developments in maritime and admiralty law. They explore a landmark Texas Supreme Court decision regarding produced water rights, the implications of the Jones Act, and the complexities […]

    37 min

  7. 02/07/2025

    The Mineral Lease: A Crucial Industry Tool of Land Departments and Landmen | Ep 11

    In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden engage listeners with updates on mineral leases, discussing key legal cases and the implications of lease agreements in the oil and gas industry. They explore the importance of understanding mineral leases, the rights granted to lessees, and the legal nuances […]

    40 min

  8. 04/06/2025

    Royalty: The Price of Production | Ep 10

    Episode Description: In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss recent cases in energy law, focusing on lease disputes, surface versus mineral rights, and the complexities of royalties. They emphasize the importance of written agreements, the implications of production and post-production costs, and the legal pitfalls associated […]

    36 min
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Energy Law This Week delivers key insights at the intersection of law and the energy industry. Hosted by attorneys Matt Jones and April Rolen-Ogden and brought to you by Liskow, this podcast breaks down the latest legal developments shaping the energy sector—helping professionals stay informed and ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

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