Surface Use Agreement (Oil and Gas Operations)
Overview of this form
The Surface Use Agreement for Oil and Gas Operations is a legal document that grants a company the rights to use the surface land for oil and gas operations. This form allows for activities such as drilling and construction of facilities, ensuring landowners receive compensation, and defining the terms of use. Unlike other property agreements, this form specifically focuses on the use of land for energy extraction purposes.
Key components of this form
- Identification of Grantor (landowner) and Grantee (oil and gas operator)
- Terms of surface usage, including rights of ingress and egress
- Details regarding compensation and consideration for land use
- Provisions for the removal of obstructions and maintenance of facilities
- Assignment rights allowing the Grantee to transfer their rights
- Conditions for termination of the agreement
When to use this form
This form should be used when a landowner is approached by an oil and gas operator seeking to use the surface of their land for exploration, drilling, or other oil and gas activities. It is also necessary in situations where the landowner wants to ensure their rights are protected while the operator conducts operations on their property.
Who should use this form
- Landowners who are negotiating access to their land for oil and gas operations.
- Oil and gas companies seeking to formalize agreements with landowners.
- Attorneys drafting agreements between landowners and energy companies.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the parties involved by filling in the names and addresses of the Grantor and Grantee.
- Describe the specific lands involved, ensuring accurate details about location and boundaries.
- Specify the duration of surface rights and any terms related to expansion of facilities.
- Outline compensation terms and clarify any conditions for the termination of the agreement.
- Sign and date the agreement to make it legally binding.
Is notarization required?
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Common mistakes
- Failing to include specific details about the property location.
- Not clearly defining compensation terms or consideration for land use.
- Overlooking the rights of ingress and egress for the Grantee.
- Neglecting to have both parties sign and date the agreement.
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Land Use Agreements means (a) the Lease, (b) any access right or other right to use or traverse real property, and (c) any encumbrance, easement, license, restriction, or limitation of any kind applicable to the Site or used in connection with the construction of the Project.
In states with split ownership laws, land can be sold to only include surface rights. This means that if oil or gas is present under the soil, the landowner will have no legal rights to them.
Surface rights are, as the name implies, the rights to the surface area of a piece of land. This includes any structures on the property, as well as the rights to farm the land or exploit aboveground resources such as trees, plants, or water according to local laws and ordinances.
Texas courts have long held that the mineral estate is the dominant estate, and that the mineral owner, or the owner's lessee, has an implied easement to use the surface in a manner that is reasonably necessary to develop the minerals.
When mineral rights are owned by a third party, it may affect your use of the surface in the future. Surface rights are subservient to mineral rights, which means the owner of a mineral servitude will be able to access and use the surface to extract the minerals from underneath.
Surface lease means a lease, easement, or other agreement providing the holder with the right to enter the surface of any land for the purpose of constructing and operating a well, facility, flowline, roadway, or power line; Sample 1. Based on 1 documents. Save.
In Texas, and most other states, the ownership of the mineral estate can be separated (severed) from the surface estate. Put another way, one person may own the rights to use the surface of a piece of property while another person has the right to use the minerals underneath the property.
(Oil & Gas Exploration and Production) An oil, natural gas, and mineral lease gives the lessee rights to exploit minerals beneath the surface of the property.It also grants the lessee the right to utilize the surface of the property to access those minerals.
