The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded on 13 December 2023. As the dust continues to settle, investors in the energy industry are keenly looking to understand the conference’s outcomes...
Why Texas is a perfect location for geothermal energy operations
Texas has many incredible energy-related resources. Obviously, the state's wealth and current economy largely depend on oil and gas production. Thousands of property owners negotiate oil and gas leases and allow companies to install wells on their property. Many of...
3 issues related to battery storage that affect renewable energy
One of the most common criticisms people have about renewable energy is how unpredictable it can be. The sun only shines for part of the day, and even in West Texas, the wind generally only blows about a quarter of the time. Therefore, relying on electricity generated...
The growing complexity of surface and mineral rights
Climate change provided the proverbial fuel that resulted in the record production of renewable energy, including solar. With that growth comes countless companies scrambling to secure land rights, including those that no longer or never produced oil and gasoline....
Why are title opinions so crucial in Texas?
If you are a landowner or energy company in Texas, you have likely heard of a title opinion. And if you haven't, there's a good chance you'll need one in the future. But what is a title opinion? And what purpose does it serve? To shed some light on these questions,...
Will new legislation make renewable energy more expensive?
Texas has been an oil and gas state for decades. One of the reasons the economy in the Lone Star State is so strong is the establishment of numerous oil and gas operations, ranging from extraction operations at wells installed around the state to refining facilities...
Local renewable energy production can reduce Texas grid strain
With the summer heat looming, many property owners and policymakers across Texas have begun expressing concern. In recent years, strain on the electrical grid during inclement weather, including heat waves, has led to brownouts and rolling blackouts that have left...
How more renewable energy can help stabilize the Texas grid
Although Texas may be one of the biggest producers of energy in the United States in terms of both crude oil and renewable energy, the electrical grid across the state is notoriously unstable. Snow and ice storms and intense periods of demand during the summer heat...