Connecticut Division Orders are legal documents that determine the allocation and distribution of oil and gas proceeds among various interest owners in the state of Connecticut. These orders are created when an oil and gas company drills a well within a specific area and discovers valuable hydrocarbon reserves. The purpose of Connecticut Division Orders is to establish the proper compensation and royalties to be paid to the landowners, mineral rights owners, and other interest owners who have a stake in the production of oil and gas from the well. These orders ensure fair distribution of proceeds based on the proportionate ownership interests of individuals or entities. Connecticut Division Orders include important information such as the legal description and location of the well, the names and addresses of interest owners, the percentage of ownership each party holds, and the specified decimal interest. Additionally, these orders define the terms and conditions under which royalty payments will be made, frequency of payments, and any other specific contractual agreements between the parties involved. There are different types of Connecticut Division Orders that may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances: 1. Surface Owner Division Orders: These are issued to landowners who own the surface rights where the well is located. Surface owners may or may not hold the mineral rights as well. 2. Mineral Owner Division Orders: These orders are issued to individuals or entities that own the mineral rights to the land where the well is located. They have the right to receive a share of the proceeds from oil and gas production. 3. Royalty Owner Division Orders: These orders are issued to interest owners who are entitled to a percentage of the royalty payments generated from the oil and gas production. Royalty owners typically do not have any operational costs or risks associated with the well. 4. Working Interest Owner Division Orders: These orders are issued to individuals or entities that hold a working interest in the well. Working interest owners bear a proportionate share of the costs, risks, and operational responsibilities associated with the drilling and production of oil and gas. Connecticut Division Orders play a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness in the distribution of oil and gas proceeds. These orders protect the rights and interests of all parties involved by providing a clear framework for the allocation of financial benefits from the well's production.