Drill, Baby, Drill: The Federal Oil & Gas Lease Program in the Trump Administration

The Federal government is a key economic actor in the energy industry as the lessor of drilling rights in territorial waters and on almost 650 million acres of land. When the Federal oil and gas lease program makes news headlines, it frequently elicits passionate reactions.

This session, presented by Robert Seber of Vinson & Elkins LLP, will attempt to cut through the emotions and explain current developments and proposals in the context of the legal framework of Federal oil and gas leases.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain an overview of the federal oil and gas lease program, and its impact on the energy industry
2. Explore recent developments in federal oil and gas leases
3. Identify the legal questions that commonly arise when handling federal oil and gas leases