article thumbnail

Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

The Energy Law Blog

In August 2018, dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale averaged 6.774 billion cubic feet per day, which is the highest daily Haynesville production average since September 2012 when production averaged 6.962 billion cubic feet per day. August 2018 was not an anomaly. El Paso E & P Co. , 2d 640, 641-43 (W.D.

Gas 52
article thumbnail

Texas Supreme Court Decides Energy Transfer Partners v. Enterprise Products

The Energy Law Blog

Enterprise Products Partners, L.P., This case began in 2011 when ETP and Enterprise explored the possibility of partnering to modify and extend, or construct anew, a pipeline to transport oil southbound from Cushing, Oklahoma. The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion today in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P

Energy 40
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

New Air Standards for Oil & Gas Industry May Force HAP Area Sources into Major Source Status

The Energy Law Blog

112(n)(4), establishes a non-aggregation standard for exploration and production facilities, specifying that HAP emissions from oil and gas wells and compressor stations should not be aggregated for major source determinations. Background Section 112(n)(4) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section

Oil 40
article thumbnail

It’s Heating Up: United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proper Jurisdiction for Climate-Change Lawsuit

The Energy Law Blog

According to some of the Justices, there was a majority rule by the Circuit Courts regarding the scope of appellate review under Section 1447(d) prior to Congress’s amendment of the statute in 2011 in favor of limiting the review to only civil rights grounds.

Casing 40
article thumbnail

Texas Supreme Court Update: Boundary Dispute Between Leasehold Owner and Lessees of Adjacent Tract

The Energy Law Blog

Mr. Ellison died in 2011, and his widow continued to maintain the northwest tract lease. Ellison signed the letter and Samson received it soon after. Samson subsequently drilled a well on the disputed tract north of the public road. The Map depicted provides a helpful visual. In 2012, the southeast tract lease was assigned to Concho.

article thumbnail

Louisiana Second Circuit Finds Holder of Mortgage Encumbering a Mineral Lease Solidarily Liable with Mineral Lessees for Damages Under the Louisiana Mineral Code

The Energy Law Blog

Tauren Exploration, Inc. , The Second Circuit’s decision also addressed issues involving production in paying quantities and failure to pay royalties under the Louisiana Mineral Code, and a detailed discussion of those issues is also located on T he Energy Law Blog. Tauren Exploration, Inc., 2010-2011 (La. 4] $242,029.26

Royalty 40
article thumbnail

BOREALIS MINING BOGO-TSXV ALREADY HAS WHAT EVERYONE ELSE WANTS

Oil and Gas Investments

Borealis Mining (BOGO-TSXv) has what every other gold exploration company wishes they had: Production– they just announced their SECOND gold pour since going public in September. They expect to do one pour a month from now until next summer when a more consistent production program will take over.