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All or Nothing: Regulators Strictly Define Pipeline Abandonment

The Energy Law

On August 16th, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an advisory bulletin to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline under 49 C.F.R. These pipelines may still contain hazardous materials. Parts 192 and 195 (2016).

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Federal Offshore Pipeline Decommissioning in BOEM Significant Sediment Resource Areas

The Energy Law

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of denials of applications to decommission offshore pipelines in place in a departure from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (“BSEE”) longstanding practices. Prior to 2015, BSEE routinely granted applications to decommission pipelines in place pursuant to 30 C.F.R.

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Texas Supreme Court to Review $500 Million Verdict in Case Involving Formation of Partnership to Construct Crude Oil Pipeline

The Energy Law

Last week the Texas Supreme Court granted review in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Energy Transfer Partners has garnered significant amicus support on both sides of the “v.” and has been closely followed by the energy industry. for the construction of the pipeline. Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. ,

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LNG Facilities Facing Environmental Challenges

The Energy Law

In addition to wetlands impacts, the groups allege that the LNG terminal and an associated pipeline would have a “staggering” impact on the climate in the form of greenhouse gas emissions. 4, 2014), Docket No. 19, 2014), Docket No. million tonnes/year of LNG that would be available for export, and the creation of 7,000 jobs.

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

The Energy Law

On September 2, 2014, the Department of Justice announced a settlement in United States v. Trans Energy, Inc. , The Trans Energy settlement shows that exploration and production (E&P) companies need a rigorous compliance strategy for wetlands permit requirements. 14-117 (N.D.W.Va.),

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

The Energy Law

According to one 2014 study, the total direct and indirect impact on the state is approximately $73.8 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. billion in taxes to the State, about 14.6%

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Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

The Energy Law

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.