West Virginia HB5409 clarifies ownership of water and minerals in produced liquids and solids from oil and gas drilling.
West Virginia HB5409 amends the state code to clarify that produced liquids and solids, including water and minerals, from oil and gas drilling are the property of the well operator. This includes substances extracted during drilling operations. The bill specifies that these substances are not part of the mineral or surface estates of the property where the well is located. The well operator must also ensure the proper disposal of these substances in compliance with state regulations.
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