Negotiating Oil and Gas Agreements Seminar

Vorys partners Jon Airey and John Keller spoke at NBI’S Negotiating Oil and Gas Agreements Seminar on December 16 and 17, 2013. Mr. Airey presented the Permitting, Regulation and Compliance Update and  Mr. Keller presented The Use and Disposal of Water and Drilling Fluids.

Mr. Keller’s presentation discussed the following:

• Acquisition/leasing of water for drilling purposes
• Sample contracts and negotiation tips
• Drilling fluid disposal and reinjection
• Liability, legal pitfalls and risks
• Groundwater contamination issues
• Recent case laws and fluid analysis