This comprehensive course bundle offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in oil and gas law, featuring:

• Annual Oil and Gas Law Update: Summarizes key legislative, administrative, and judicial developments in Texas, Oklahoma, and the western U.S. since the 2023 Annual Institute.

• What Constitutes Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals in a Changing Market?: Examines the interpretation of "minerals" in property grants, focusing on critical minerals essential for renewable technologies, and discusses legal tests guiding these determinations.

• Flared Gas Alternatives – Bitcoin Mining and Data Processing and Storage: Explores the utilization of associated gas in powering Bitcoin mining and modular data centers, addressing economic viability, operational challenges, environmental impacts, and legal considerations.

• A Fractured World – Responses to the Occurrence of Frac Hits and the Engineering and Litigation Risks They Present: Discusses the origins and increasing occurrence of "frac hits," operator and regulatory responses, litigation strategies, and best practices for risk mitigation.