The Energy Law

MARCH 17, 2020

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of denials of applications to decommission offshore pipelines in place in a departure from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (“BSEE”) longstanding practices. Forty-six of those projects have already been completed, four have expired, and eight are still active.

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Pipeline Offshore E&A Management 40

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A prior lessee could be held liable for decommissioning a hurricane-toppled platform years after its exit and completion of all lease decommissioning obligations. 2008-N07, a lessee that passed the established thresholds was waived from providing additional security to cover its decommissioning liability. Historically, under NTL No.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Operator E&A Abandonment 52

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A prior lessee could be held liable for decommissioning a hurricane-toppled platform years after its exit and completion of all lease decommissioning obligations. 2008-N07, a lessee that passed the established thresholds was waived from providing additional security to cover its decommissioning liability. Historically, under NTL No.

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Exploration and Production Operator E&A 40