Colorado Oil and Gas Lease Changes

The Colorado State Land Board has approved revisions to the standard oil and gas lease form for the first time since 2011. The new lease terms will go into effect for all oil and gas leases issued on or after May 19, 2016. Significant revisions made to the lease provisions are summarized in the 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Changes.

UPDATE: The State of Colorado will no longer round up the Rental Fee. All Rentals will be paid on the actual acreage of the lease.

The new lease form is available by clicking the Colorado Lease Form.

Terms

Purchase price includes the lease bonus and 1st year rental and buyer's premium. Buyer will be responsible for paying rental payments for years 2 through 5.

Notice: A 2% Buyer Premium, calculated as 2% of the total rental, will be added to the cost of this lease.

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There is no assurance that there is any potential for production on any tract offered for leasing by the State Board of Land Commissioners.

Lease Stipulation

JOINT ESTATE WITH BIOLOGICAL ISSUES

Lease contains Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) mapped High Priority Habitat (HPH) and/or occurrences of Federally-listed Endangered, Threatened, or Candidate wildlife or plant species as mapped by Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP). Prior to surface access for operations and in connection with any Location Assessment for oil and gas operations, or the submittal of an Application for Permit to Drill (APD) with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (OGCC), Lessee shall consult with and obtain approval of the Lessor’s District Manager, or his designee, for operations, including without limitation, exploration activities, well siting and access, and facilities locations. In connection therewith, Lessee shall consult with CPW and CNHP representatives regarding appropriate design measures and best management practices (BMPs) to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to biological resources, species, and habitats. Lessor’s conservation mandate may require Lessee’s compliance with site specific measures to address CPW and CNHP concerns relating to the siting of facilities and the implementation of BMPs to avoid, minimize, and mitigate adverse impacts. Site specific requirements may include, but are not limited to:
1) restricted or prohibited surface occupancy,
2) noise limitations or mitigation measures,
3) seasonal operations restrictions,
4) biological resource mapping,
5) ground or surface water testing,
6) air quality testing and
7) adoption of a comprehensive soil management plan.
Lessor does not waive any OGCC consultation requirements with the surface owner, and Lessee shall not seek a variance to any required consultation without the advance written approval of the Lessor. Without excluding other penalties or remedies available under this Lease or as provided by law, Lessor shall impose penalties, subject to the applicable Lease notice and cure rights, including Lease cancellation and fines of up to $10,000 per day, for any violation of this special stipulation or the resulting BMPs, in whole or in part, arising directly or indirectly from the use, occupation or control of the Leased Premises by Lessee, Lessee’s contractor or operator under this Lease. If Lessor determines any oil and gas operations pose a risk of immediate damage to public health, safety or welfare Lessor may order the immediate suspension of operations to investigate and remedy the issues.

GIS Data

GIS data in the form a shapefile is available for this lease sale. Click here to download.

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