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Overturning 8 Years of “Palpable Error,” The Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Damages Available to Landowners in Oilfield Legacy Litigation

The Energy Law

The “ LL&E II ” decision finds that Act 312 charges the court, not the jury, to determine the funding needed to remediate property to government standards. 3d — (“ LL&E II ”). [1]. Background of Legacy Litigation and LL&E I . LL&E II , at *2. In 2013, the decision in State of Louisiana v.

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African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P

Oil & Gas 360º

Senegals Petrosen and Mauritanias SMH worked alongside bp and Kosmos Energy to develop the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project situated on the maritime border of the two countries and producing first LNG in January 2025. Algerias Sonatrach will increase hydrocarbon production by 2.5%

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United States Fifth Circuit Weighs in on La. R.S. 30:103.1 and 103.2 Notice Requirements

The Energy Law

Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. , 30:9(B) in which Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:103.1 have been heavily litigated in recent years, but there are only a handful of reported decisions interpreting these statutes. Kelly Land Company, L.L.C. 4th 369 (5th Cir. In the suit, the plaintiff, B.A. Kelly Land Co.,

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Overturning 8 Years of “Palpable Error,” The Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Damages Available to Landowners in Oilfield Legacy Litigation

The Energy Law

The “ LL&E II ” decision finds that Act 312 charges the court, not the jury, to determine the funding needed to remediate property to government standards. 3d — (“ LL&E II ”). [1]. Background of Legacy Litigation and LL&E I . LL&E II , at *2. In 2013, the decision in State of Louisiana v.

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Energy Bill

The Energy Law

House of Representatives passed Speaker Pelosi’s Energy Bill, H.R. 6899, titled “Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act.” Title I addresses the existing moratoria, future OCS access, exploration, production and royalty questions.

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Third Circuit Restores Rule B Attachment Based On Breach of Contract Claim Under English Law, Implied Indemnity Claim Not Enough

The Energy Law

On June 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit analyzed what constitutes a prima facie maritime claim sufficient to support attachment of property under Rule B of the Supplemental Rules of Admiralty of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Property of the defendant within the district is then subject to seizure. Bunge appealed.

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EPA’s Proposed Rule on Vessel Incidental Discharges Brings VIDA One Step Closer to Full Implementation

The Energy Law

The VIDA, enacted in December 2018, will standardize incidental discharge permits and regulations, replacing the 2013 Vessel General Permit (“VGP”) that commercial vessels are currently required to follow. It also requires the U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) to develop corresponding regulations to enforce compliance with the EPA’s standards.