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MAGNOLIA POINT MINERALS VS CHK LA AND PXP LA - CIVIL ACTION NO. 11-00854 (Decision On No Cost Royalty Language)

CONCLUSION


The Court finds that the Lease language at issue is sufficiently clear and
unambiguous. The intent on the face of the document demonstrates that the production
payments are to be determined using the benchmark calculation of “market value at the
well.” The “no cost” provision in the Exhibit to the Lease does not alter the meaning of
this term of art but applies to any other costs incurred after calculating the “market value
at the well.” Therefore, Chesapeake may deduct post-production costs, including
transportation costs, as set out in determining the “market value at the well.”
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that Chesapeake’s Cross Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
(Record Document 31) be and hereby is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Magnolia’s Motion for Partial Summary
Judgment (Record Document 23) be and hereby is DENIED.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED, in chambers, Shreveport, Louisiana on this 30th

 

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Oil & Gas ProPermalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on December 17, 2012 at 5:04

Thank you for the kind words, Jim.  I have great respect for Keith and Anna and the vast majority of GHS members.  The paradigm of energy exploration and production has been drastically altered for the better by technological advances.  It is my hope that the Internet will perform a like service for the land/mineral owner who seeks to negotiate a good lease and manage their mineral assets.

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