Expo Hall Theater: What Happens After the Title Commitment? Effectively De-Risking Land in Renewable Energy Projects

Securing surface land agreements is only the first part of land control for a renewable energy project. Then comes the Title Commitment. And we are good, right? Nope. There could be big risks called mineral owners lurking below the surface parcels. In fact, in some areas of the US without understanding the mineral ownership under the land, the project risks are incalculable. Learn how developers can take a common sense approach to de-risk their projects by engaging mineral title research sooner rather than later. Understand why traditional title companies don't typically perform mineral research and the order of operations for securing mineral title. Learn about energy production summaries and why they matter for renewable energy projects in states with historic oil and gas production. Hear examples of strategies to secure surface waivers in the field and gain tools that can help you get your renewable energy project de-risked and approved for fully insurable status.