The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. LL&E I held that even without a Corbello -like express contractual provision, defendants who operated unreasonably accrued an implied obligation under the Mineral Code to restore property above and beyond regulatory environmental standards. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co.,

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 18, 2016

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. Each status invokes a certain procedure for safety and maintenance of the pipelines by the owner or operator.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 14, 2016

In the watershed Corbello [1] decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a $33 million award—the cost to restore property valued at $108,000 to its “original condition” after it was damaged by oil and gas operations. For more information on how the subsequent purchaser doctrine has been applied in legacy cases, click here.)

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2017

The suit attracted national attention, alleging that past and present operations of the oil and gas industry—most specifically, dredging of canals—contributed to land loss on a massive scale and rendered defendants liable for billions in damages and restoration costs.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

14-31046, 2015 U.S. The Louisiana One-Call Statute requires persons planning to “excavate” to give at least forty-eight hours’ notice, allowing operators of nearby underground facilities time to mark their assets. The Plains Pipeline decision is a concerning one for companies that operate submerged or buried pipelines.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 30, 2015

Kachina”) operates a natural gas gathering system, as well as a gas pipeline. Lillis appealed the judgment to the Third Court of Appeals in Austin, which reversed both declarations, and held that the Agreement did not allow Kachina to deduct compression costs, and that the Agreement was not extended until May 2015. emphasis by Court).

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

14-40128, 2015 U.S. 4, 2015). Citgo’s Corpus Christi refinery operates a wastewater treatment system that sends all oily wastewater to several Corrugated Plate Interceptor (“CPI”) separators. Under NSPS Subpart QQQ, refinery operators are required to put roofs on “oil-water separators.” United States v.

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The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. LL&E I held that even without a Corbello -like express contractual provision, defendants who operated unreasonably accrued an implied obligation under the Mineral Code to restore property above and beyond regulatory environmental standards. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co.,

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Producer's Edge

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this case, CT Land and Cattle and Cattle Co., Citing two Fifth Circuit cases, CT Land also argued that the burial provision ran with the land, meaning that it could be enforced by successive surface owners. In 2015, Ammonite acquired a lease of State minerals covering a narrow and winding stretch of the Frio River.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 20, 2012

One important change is how the new definition of “associated equipment” modifies the aggregation rule for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), which in turn modifies the applicability of the “major source” definition for oilfield operations, in particular as it applies to oil and gas wells, tanks and glycol dehydrators. 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section

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Drillers

MARCH 19, 2020

In 2015, this portion was 30%. An oil platform operates around the clock, and while the work is divided in shifts, these shifts are long, so you would need to be able to last for 12 hours straight and even more than that if you are just beginning. Your employer also has the contact details of your family in case of an emergency.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

This news follows reports that, despite all efforts, market participants are facing continued legal and operational challenges in implementing the requisite steps for timely compliance with the new margin regimes. 30, 2015). [6] Prudential Regulator and ESA Regulatory Guidance The Prudential Regulators, which regulate many U.S.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The Writ of Mandamus Although the proposed rule addresses many of the DOT-111 safety concerns by requiring retrofits and operational changes, the NGOs claim that the proposed four-year phase-out of legacy tank cars is a “glacial pace [that] is unacceptable.” Citing In re American Rivers , 372 F.3d 3d 413, 419 (D.C. Circuit 2004).

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada 2015 aerial photograph. A failure to make such a finding would grant the permit by operation of law. Section 6 of the Order revoked TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P.’s Canada border in Montana. and Canada near Morgan, Montana.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada 2015 aerial photograph. A failure to make such a finding would grant the permit by operation of law. Section 6 of the Order revoked TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P.’s Canada border in Montana. and Canada near Morgan, Montana.

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