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2025 NAPE Summit

Date: Wednesday, February 5 – Friday, February 7, 2025 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center | 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 Oliva Gibbs is proud to sponsor the 2025 NAPE Summit in Houston on February 5–7, 2025. We’re also proud to be the entertainment sponsor for the ...
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Increased Efficiencies in the Permian Basin Contribute to National Growth

September 2024 — In April of 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas posted a year-end review of production for the year of 2023. According to the RRC, Texas oil and gas production reached record highs in the year of 2023.  In 2023, oil production hit 1.92 billion barrels, 51 million barrels more than the previous record, and natural gas operators produced 12.01 trillion cubic feet, beating the prior year’s record by more than 13%.

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WHY WORK WITH US

DECADES OF ENERGY EXPERIENCE

Members of our team have worked as Landmen, in-house legal and compliance lawyers, oil and gas executives, and counsel at state regulatory agencies.

INTEGRITY MATTERS

Integrity is central to the culture and values of our company. We do what we say we will do with consistent quality and transparency.

LOCAL LAW KNOWLEDGE

Our attorneys are licensed in 13 states and have worked on projects and transactions in nearly every oil and gas producing region in the country.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO

We make the most of opportunities to learn, improve, and innovate and we enjoy learning from and sharing knowledge with clients, colleagues, and peers.

PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Solutions / M&A
Our team draws on unique energy industry experience to help clients achieve their corporate and transactional business goals in the face of continually evolving legal and regulatory policies and market trends. Many of our attorneys are Board Certified in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law, bringing unique upstream energy industry knowledge to every transaction.
Litigation & Arbitration
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. We work with clients to manage the uncertainties that can come with litigation and provide tailored legal counsel paired with energy industry knowledge to help resolve even the most challenging disputes. We also review and audit contracts and processes up front to help better protect your company and reduce litigation risk.
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Regulatory Matters
The energy sector is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. We advise clients on the applicable laws, rules, and regulations that have an impact on oil and gas operations, including representation on matters involving key federal and state agencies nationwide, as well as Tribal authorities.
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Title & Surface Use
Title work is complex. We understand and appreciate the importance of having complete and accurate title opinions so that projects can proceed quickly and successfully. We also advise clients on applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact oil and gas operations, including emerging issues around energy transition and renewables development.