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US okays Rhum field licence extension

Offshore Energies UK

The US government has extended by a further two years the secondary sanctions assurance relating to the UK Rhum field, which is half owned by Iran, the other owner Serica said February 27. This means that certain US and US-owned or controlled entities and all non-US entities, can continue to provide goods, services and support to the field.

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

Oil & Gas 360º

In collaboration with the NOC, TotalEnergies has achieved a 20% increase in production at the Waha field; Repsol plans to drill nine new prospects in 2025; while Eni is planning four exploration wells in 2025. UNOC is also advancing exploration in the Moroto-Kyoga basins, with preliminary studies aimed at uncovering new oil fields.

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BP Signs Agreement for Kirkuk Oil Fields Development

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

BP has reached a contractual agreement with the Government of Iraq to invest in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of several giant oil fields in Kirkuk. It will enable us to bring our experience of managing giant fields to realise the potential of this important asset for Iraq, working alongside and in close partnership with NOC and NGC.

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BSEE’s Investigations and Review Unit Changes the Playing Field on the OCS

The Energy Law

Secretary Salazar originally intended the IRU’s functions to continue within the three new bureaus; however, as of fiscal year 2013, the IRU was operating only within BSEE (PDF). The Natural Resources Committee for the House of Representatives has questioned DOI about the IRU’s composition and activities. Richard Hastings (R-Wash.),

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Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Prescription and Subsequent Purchaser Principles

The Energy Law

for alleged damage to its property arising out of Chevron’s and its predecessor’s oil and gas operations in the Sardine Point Field from 1959 through 1991. In October 2013, Lexington Land filed a supplemental and amending lawsuit asserting its assigned claims against Chevron under both tort and contract theories.

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Louisiana Department of Revenue Targets Energy Companies in Rash of Oil Severance Tax Audits

The Energy Law

1] Taxes make up a large part of the industry’s direct economic impact in Louisiana: In 2013, the industry paid nearly $1.5 The value of the oil is the higher of: (1) The gross receipts received from the first purchaser, less charges for trucking, barging and pipeline fees, or (2) the posted field price.

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Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Prescription and Subsequent Purchaser Principles

The Energy Law

for alleged damage to its property arising out of Chevron’s and its predecessor’s oil and gas operations in the Sardine Point Field from 1959 through 1991. In October 2013, Lexington Land filed a supplemental and amending lawsuit asserting its assigned claims against Chevron under both tort and contract theories.

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