Since 1915, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has had statutory responsibility for regulating oil and gas drilling operations and activities and ensuring regulatory compliance across the state. Navigating OCC proceedings requires a thorough understanding of Oklahoma statutes, agency rules, strict administrative procedures, highly technical evidence, and industry practices.
Our highly experienced OCC attorneys represent oil and gas operators, working interest owners, and mineral owners before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and help guide clients through complex and time-sensitive regulatory and administrative matters, including:
- Oil and gas conservation matters
- Spacing applications
- Location exceptions
- Pooling hearings
- Increased density requests
- Horizontal well issues
- Multiunit horizontal well applications
- Obtaining approved permits to drill
- Protested cases and appeals
- Regulatory rulemakings and legislation drafting
- Gas gathering disputes
- CO2 sequestration
- Seismicity
- Pollution prevention and abatement
- Regulatory enforcement
With a deep knowledge of OCC procedures and Oklahoma energy law, our lawyers provide strategic guidance and effective advocacy throughout the process. In addition to helping clients navigate hearings, filings, notices, protests, and regulatory requirements, they also advise clients on proposed legislation at the state level and have drawn upon their expertise to contribute to the development and drafting of a number of Oklahoma state laws and statutory amendments impacting the energy industry.
