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Courts Address Exculpatory Clause in Joint Operating Agreement

The Energy Law

Marathon Oil Co., 1992), which held JOA exculpatory language limiting operator liability to situations of gross negligence of willful misconduct applicable to all good faith actions undertaken by the operator under the JOA, including performance of its contractual duties. By contrast, in Forest Oil Corp. Union Oil Co.,

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You Cannot Just Read the Regulations to Understand Stormwater Permitting for Oil and Gas Activities!

The Energy Law

Holden EPA’s most recent NPDES regulations for stormwater permitting of oil and gas facilities were vacated by the Ninth Circuit in 2008 and new regulations have not been promulgated. The 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) added language creating a permitting exemption for uncontaminated runoff from Oil and Gas operations.

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Christmas Eve Edition: 2024 Oil and Gas Results – Top Deals and a Bonus to End the Year

Rextag

At Rextag, we couldnt think of a better gift for our readers than a look back at the deals that shaped the oil and gas industry this year. So, while you sip your cocoa and enjoy the holiday glow, lets dive into the most impactful oil and gas deals of the yearcomplete with a festive bow and a little extra surprise at the end.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law

While the long-term fallout from the recent decline in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic remains unclear, it is clear that drilling activity has already started to decline. A well was spud on March 28, 2006. The well was a dry hole, however, and was therefore plugged and abandoned on April 21, 2006.

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OCS Lease Expiration: MMS Denial of Suspension of Operations Upheld

The Energy Law

By Jana Grauberger : A recent Interior Board of Land Appeals (“IBLA”) ruling, ATP Oil & Gas Corp. , 2006-G02, which requires a lessee “to show that a drilling rig was scheduled to commence operations prior to lease expiration and to have an approved plan (in this case , the EP) and APD.”

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Texas Supreme Court Agrees to Review Three Oil and Gas Cases in 2016

The Energy Law

On September 2, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court agreed to review three oil and gas cases involving issues pertinent to the industry and land and mineral owners. BP America Production Company v. Red Deer Resources, LLC In BP America Production Company v. Both parties filed petitions for review before the Texas Supreme Court. Lazy R Ranch, L.P.

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Third Circuit Affirms Trial Court’s Refusal to Adopt DNR’s Most Feasible Plan in Sweet Lake Land & Oil Co. v. Oleum Operating Company

The Energy Law

30:29, in 2006 to provide a procedure for ensuring that amounts awarded to remediate environmental damage are actually spent on remediation. The Louisiana Legislature passed “Act 312,” La. In May 2015, a jury found BP was responsible for the damage.