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New Judge, Same Result – $81 Million CWA Civil Penalty Appealed

The Energy Law

As a result, Judge Haik imposed a civil penalty of $1,500 per barrel spilled – for a total of $81 million – and significantly increased the penalty of $111 per barrel in his original judgment. The EPA sought a penalty of $4,300 per barrel. 2:08CV00893, 2016 WL 1158075, at *4 (W.D. million dollars. Adm’r of E.P.A.

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Top 5 Blog Posts from 2019

Coolfire Core

While the price-per-barrel of oil has recovered since the staggering lows of 2016, its down again from earlier 2019 highs, and may not reach $100/barrel any time soon. At every level, companies must have accurate insight into their operations in order to make proactive and cost-effective decisions. Read Full Text 4.

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Fifth Circuit Dismisses False Claims Act Suit Alleging Violation Of Offshore Regulations

The Energy Law

BP , the plaintiffs alleged that BP had falsely certified to compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to the engineering of the Atlantis Platform, a semi-submersible floating production facility capable of producing more than 100,000 barrels/day. 1989 (2016). United States ex rel. Escobar , 136 S.Ct.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

billion barrels of proven oil reserves as well as 5.675 trillion cubic metres of natural gas, which explains why the supermajors are not too tired of their problems in Nigeria. According to estimates from human rights groups, millions of barrels have leaked or spilt in the Niger Delta over the years. million BPD as of November 2019.

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Software Is the Missing Piece to Oil & Gas Digital Transformation

Coolfire Core

While the price-per-barrel of oil has recovered since the staggering lows of 2016, its down again from earlier 2019 highs, and may not reach $100/barrel any time soon. At every level, companies must have accurate insight into their operations in order to make proactive and cost-effective decisions.

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