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North Carolina Mineral Rights / Access to Shale Gas



byAlexander Elkan
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P. - Greensboro Office

Daniel F.E. Smith
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P. - Greensboro Office

October 30, 2012

Previously published on October 18, 2012

This manuscript provides an overview of mineral rights law in the context of potential shale gas exploration and development in North Carolina. Specific topics addressed include: background on shale gas resources and development; historical development of mineral rights law; understanding mineral rights and surface rights; the statutory and regulatory framework of the Gas Act, including the provisions of the recently enacted Session Law 2012-143; lease issues and provisions; royalty rights; and additional issues.


 

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