The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 25, 2008
The Decision EPA’s final rule implemented an amendment to the Clean Water Act’s definition of "oil and gas exploration and production" that was contained in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. As for large construction activities, they previously required NPDES permits (prior to June 12, 2006).
The Energy Law Blog
JULY 1, 2021
Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., Iowa Production , landowners sued oil and gas companies for breach of a mineral lease. Tackling this problem, the Louisiana Legislature in 2006 enacted La. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., The Energy Law Blog will explore the import of the prescription ruling in a separate post.
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The Energy Law Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Judge Sarah Vance of the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed a suit in which plaintiffs claimed that oil and gas production and pipeline companies’ activities in South Louisiana marshes contributed to the destruction wreaked by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The opinion is available at 2006 WL 3333797 (E.D. 28, 2006).
The Energy Law Blog
JULY 25, 2013
Thus, under the 2006 regulations, stormwater from Oil &Gas sites that only contained sediment was always exempt from permitting. The 2006 regulations were judicially challenged and eventually vacated. CWA §402(l)(2). EPA subsequently issued regulations implementing this exemption. 40 CFR §122.26(c)(1)(iii). c)(1)(iii).
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DECEMBER 23, 2024
Production increased by 460,000 boe/d, making Chevron a major player in international energy markets. It enhanced Conocos shale oil dominance, focusing on cost-efficient production and mature assets. Fact: This was Conocos boldest move since its merger with Burlington Resources in 2006.
The Energy Law Blog
JULY 3, 2008
On July 1, 2008, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that Act 312 of 2006 (“Act 312”) is constitutional and reversed the district court’s judgment declaring Act 312 unconstitutional and unenforceable under La. V, § 16, La. I, § 4 and the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Farms, Ltd. Exxon Mobil Corp. 2007-2371 (La.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Before it was Expand Energy, the largest natural gas-weighted exploration and production company in the U.S., 2006 Tom Ward Resigns Ward, who co-founded the company, left Chesapeake in 2006. From Bankruptcy to #1! it was Chesapeake Energy. With its recent $7.4 behind only ExxonMobil, and owned rights to 16 million acres.
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