Black Stone Minerals(BSM) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report

In December 2023, we received notice that Aethon was exercising the "time-out" provisions under these JEAs. When natural gas prices fall below specified thresholds, Aethon may elect to temporarily suspend its drilling obligations for up to nine consecutive months and a maximum of 18 total months in any 48-month period. Aethon has not previously invoked the time-out provisions under the JEAs. We continue working closely with Aethon to finalize development plans going forward and assess the effect of the temp ...