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5th Circuit Stands Firm on Application of OCSLA

The Energy Law

2008) The 5th Circuit reversed a Louisiana District Court decision that held a platform worker’s injuries, sustained while being transported from platform to platform by vessel, were subject to the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act through the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). by John Almy. Grand Isle Shipyard Inc.

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Punitive damages for gross negligence are insurable under Texas Law

The Energy Law

Stephens Martin Paving, LP , 2008 WL 400397, *1 (Tex. 2008), addressed the issue of whether Texas public policy prohibits a “liability insurance provider from indemnifying an award for punitive damages imposed on its insured because of gross negligence.”

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Expand Energy: From Chesapeake’s Fall to America’s Top Natural Gas Producer

Rextag

gas basins, rising LNG demand and domestic consumption growth is well-aligned to support long-term gas price improvements and sustained company growth. 2008 McClendons Major Sell-Off During the economic downturn, McClendon sold much of his Chesapeake stock, raising concerns about the companys future and his leadership.

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Weather-based photovoltaic monitoring: how BDPV scales on AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

Building upon a web platform initially created by volunteers in 2008, the organization allowed producers to track their solar production data in near real-time and benchmark their performance against nearby installations. This comparative approach provides producers with valuable insights into their installations health and efficiency.