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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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Texas Supreme Court Holds Producer Not Required to Share in Natural Gas Pipeline Compression Costs

The Energy Law

In Kachina Pipeline Company, Inc. Factual Background Kachina Pipeline Company, Inc. Kachina”) operates a natural gas gathering system, as well as a gas pipeline. Kachina utilized its pipeline to transport gas it purchased to Davis Gas Processing’s Plant (“Davis Plant”) where it was re-sold. Lillis, No.

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United States Supreme Court Blocks New Jersey’s Sovereign Immunity Challenge to FERC Certificate Holder’s Condemnation of State-Owned Land

The Energy Law

On June 29, 2021, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, held that a natural gas company’s right to condemn property for a pipeline under the Natural Gas Act includes the right to condemn state-owned property. In PennEast Pipeline Co. 2] PennEast Pipeline, PennEast Pipeline Statement on Favorable U.S.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Limits Vessels’ Obligations Under Louisiana One-Call Reporting

The Energy Law

Plains Pipeline, L.P. 14-31046, 2015 U.S. The case involved a Great Lakes vessel that anchored using both a cutter head (a dredging tool) and traditional anchors to stabilize the vessel. The cutter head punctured a pipeline owned by Plains Pipeline that carried product for Phillips 66. LEXIS 14337 (5th Cir.

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Who Can Enforce Surface Provisions in an OGL?

Producer's Edge

In this case, CT Land and Cattle and Cattle Co., LLC sought to enforce a provision in a 1948 mineral lease requiring Unitex WI, LLC and Unitex Oil and Gas, LLC (Unitex) to bury pipelines on the ranch land surface CT Land acquired in 2013. Unitex appealed this finding. Nevertheless, CT Land argued that the surface deed from Andrew P.

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

The Energy Law

For purposes of the rule, the point of custody transfer is defined as the point where hydrocarbon liquids or natural gas enter a pipeline or any other form of transportation, or the point where hydrocarbon liquids or natural gas enter a natural gas processing plant. . § 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section 7412(n)(4) (emphasis added); see also 40 C.F.R.

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Sierra Club Asks Court to Ban Use of Legacy DOT-111 Tank Cars

The Energy Law

As if crude producers and midstream transportation companies don’t already have enough problems trying to get crude oil from production fields to refineries thanks to inadequate pipeline infrastructure, tank car supply, rail safety concerns, and new regulations, they now also have to address a new, potentially market-busting lawsuit.