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Louisiana Trial Court Rules Act 312 Unconstitutional

The Energy Law

On January 8, 2007, a Louisiana trial judge held Act 312 of 2006 to be unconstitutional. The January 8, 2007 ruling by Judge Johnson of the Louisiana Seventh Judicial District Court held Act 312 to be unconstitutional and unenforceable. Farms, Ltd v. ExxonMobil Corporation 24,055 (La. The opinion is available here.

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Res Judicata Bars Relitigation of 1938 Buras Levee District Lease’s Validity

The Energy Law

On November 21, 2007, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s ruling in favor of Chevron U.S.A., Chevron”), the Plaquemines Parish Government (“PPG”), and others in a dispute with the State of Louisiana over the validity of a 1938 mineral lease granted by the Buras Levee District (“BLD”).

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Texas Court Subjects Override to Non-Consent Penalties

The Energy Law

11-06-00029-CV, 2007 WL 865811 (Tex. Eastland March 22, 2007). By Marie Carlisle: Boldrick v. BTA Oil Producers , No.

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What are the SEC Rules for Reserves, and where can I find them?

CG&A

Today, we continue the series with a brief review of the SEC rules which govern public oil and gas company filings. Please follow us at #CGAReservesReporting to see all the posts, which will accumulate into a very handy one-stop location to answer your reserves reporting questions.

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The Future of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The Energy Law

Producers and governments have shown interest in CCS as it allows for the continued use of fossil fuels while reducing net carbon dioxide emissions. 585, 589 (2007). [3] CCS is the process of seizing atmospheric carbon dioxide and storing (or “sequestering”) these gases in physical formations in the ground. [2]

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The Future of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The Energy Law

Producers and governments have shown interest in CCS as it allows for the continued use of fossil fuels while reducing net carbon dioxide emissions. 585, 589 (2007). [3] CCS is the process of seizing atmospheric carbon dioxide and storing (or “sequestering”) these gases in physical formations in the ground. [2] 1] [link]. [2]

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Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law

The first tract, which covered 63 acres, was transferred through a series of agreements including an act of exchange and a subsequent cash sale in 2007. [8] The first tract, which covered 63 acres, was transferred through a series of agreements including an act of exchange and a subsequent cash sale in 2007. [8] Dixon, 401 So.

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