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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2023

The bill, HB 590 , extends a prior substantive change in the law that was affected by the 2012 amendments to La. As was the case in 2012, this proposed amendment would also extend this direct payment requirement to any overriding royalty interests burdening the nonparticipating owner’s lease. Perhaps time will tell.

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Royalty Operator Royalty Interest E&A

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

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 4, 2018

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. El Paso E & P Co. , El Paso E & P Co. , 2d 640, 641-43 (W.D.

Gas

Gas Exploration and Production E&P E&A

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

The Energy Law

AUGUST 20, 2012

By Robert E. Moreno On August 16, 2012, EPA published a new rule that revises the NESHAP Subpart HH standards for the oil and gas industry. The Final Rule wassigned on April 17, 2012, but publication in the Federal Register did not occur until August 16, 2012, making the rule effective on October 15, 2012.

Oil

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EPA Issues New Air Regulations for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry

The Energy Law

APRIL 20, 2012

By Stephen Wiegand On April 17, 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for natural gas wells that are hydraulically fractured.

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

The Energy Law

JULY 25, 2013

Moreno and Robert E. 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. Thus, under the 2006 regulations, stormwater from Oil &Gas sites that only contained sediment was always exempt from permitting.

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Oil Gas Exploration and Production Operator

EPA Finalizes NPDES Permit for Oil and Gas Facilities in the GOM OCS

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 9, 2012

By Robert E. Moreno On October 1st, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released the final NPDES general permit for discharges from oil and gas facilities in the western and central portion of the Outer Continental Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico (the “final permit”). Holden and Carlos J.

Oil

Oil Gas Operator Electronics

EPA Releases Final Rule Requiring Oil and Gas Sources to Report Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Subpart W rule to cover petroleum and natural gas facilities under the agency’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program. The original Subpart W rule for petroleum and natural gas facilities was proposed in March 2010.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Gas Petroleum Basin

DOI Promulgates a New Final Rule for Increased Safety Measures on the OCS

The Energy Law

JANUARY 2, 2013

Dicharry and Robert E. In August 2012, BSEE promulgated a new final rule entitled “Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on the Outer Continental Shelf–Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf,” to tighten safety measures on the OCS. 50856 (Aug. 50856, 50882 (Aug. 50856, 50882, 50897 (Aug.

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Trans Energy Settlement Shows Need for E&P Wetlands Compliance Strategy

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

requiring the oil and gas company to pay $3 million in civil penalties and to spend approximately $13 million to restore 15 sites in West Virginia that had been developed without dredge and fill permits. On the other hand, the legal commentary has virtually ignored the importance of Nationwide Permits (NWPs) 12 and 39 to E&P activities.

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E&P Energy Energy Utilities

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

The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

Bringing to mind the infamous Hatfield-McCoy family feud, Concho Resources, Inc. Ellison is a classic boundary dispute between a leasehold owner and neighboring lessees with allegations of fraud and more than $1 million at stake. See 2021 WL 1432222 (Tex. What ensued was a long legal battle with an ironic outcome.

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Exploration and Production E&A Casing Operator

U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies “Substantial Nexus” Test for LHWCA

The Energy Law

AUGUST 19, 2020

On September 14, 2014, James Mays, a valve technician and an employee of Furmanite American (“Furmanite”) died while servicing valves on a platform that was part of Chevron’s gas gathering system and located in Louisiana’s territorial waters. 207, 222 (2012). Chevron Pipe Line Co. Chevron Pipe Line Co. The jury found there was.

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Operator Offshore Casing Pipeline

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

The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

Bringing to mind the infamous Hatfield-McCoy family feud, Concho Resources, Inc. Ellison is a classic boundary dispute between a leasehold owner and neighboring lessees with allegations of fraud and more than $1 million at stake. See 2021 WL 1432222 (Tex. What ensued was a long legal battle with an ironic outcome.

E&A

E&A Casing Operator IT

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

MARCH 30, 2017

Flat River Farms, L.L.C. , the Louisiana Second Circuit addressed issues affecting the creation and preservation of mineral servitudes and payment of court costs in a concursus action. [1] 1] In the case, an operator initiated a concursus action seeking to resolve ownership interest in minerals underlying property on which it was operating.

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Spud-in Operator IT E&A

Louisiana Legislature Modifies Oilfield Cleanup Legislation

The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2012

By Rob McNeal Updated June 15, 2012 Significant revisions and amendments to Louisiana’s oilfield cleanup legislation, La. 30:29 (commonly known as Act 312) obtained final legislative approval on May 31, 2012 and are expected to become law shortly. The legislature responded by enacting Act 312.

Casing

Casing IT E&A Management

President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

A few months later, in May 2012, TC renewed its application, and again, the project underwent more than three years of review. -Canada border in Montana. Constitution. Background. Gulf Coast. and Canada near Morgan, Montana. 2015 aerial photograph. A failure to make such a finding would grant the permit by operation of law.

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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

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

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

EPA Issues New Air Regulations for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry

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

EPA Finalizes NPDES Permit for Oil and Gas Facilities in the GOM OCS

EPA Releases Final Rule Requiring Oil and Gas Sources to Report Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

DOI Promulgates a New Final Rule for Increased Safety Measures on the OCS

Trans Energy Settlement Shows Need for E&P Wetlands Compliance Strategy

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

U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies “Substantial Nexus” Test for LHWCA

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

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

Louisiana Legislature Modifies Oilfield Cleanup Legislation

President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

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