The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2016

President Obama signed the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act or the SAFE PIPES Act into law on June 22, 2016. Importantly, the SAFE PIPES Act mandates the PHMSA provide a report to Congress within eighteen months studying the risks and safety recommendations for existing hazardous liquid pipelines.

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Energy Central

MAY 1, 2024

Carbon capture and sequestration can use depleted natural gas and oil reservoirs as sites for storing compressed CO2 collected from emitters. The Porthos Project is the first of its kind in Europe aimed at gathering and storing 2.5 Megatons annually and 37 Megatons over the 15 year life of the project.

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Oil and Gas Lawyer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The trial court agreed with Puig, and the court of appeals affirmed, in a well-reasoned opinion relying on the Supreme Court’s opinion in Chesapeake Exploration v. Hyder , 483 S.W.3d 3d 870 (Tex. “Free and of all cost forever” means what it says and includes both production costs and post-production costs. Nationsbank , 939 S.w.2d

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Global Energy

APRIL 20, 2016

On April 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered its decision in Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), […]

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Global Energy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

On 2 August 2016, the Commission issued its long-awaited and precedent-setting decision in a case involving Polish green certificates issued […]

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Octopus Energy

MARCH 4, 2025

Since the origin of Octopus Energy in 2016, our tentacles have spread across countries and continents. From Texas to Japan, from Spain to New Zealand, we have worked tirelessly to make green energy affordable and accessible to all.

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Energy Central

APRIL 7, 2022

By Michael PanfilFlooding in Baton Rouge, LA in August, 2016. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake (This post was co-authored by David G. Victor, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. It is also posted here.)

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The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2016

2016-N01, dated July 12, 2016, takes effect on September 12, 2016 and supersedes and replaces NTL No. 2016-N01, dated July 12, 2016, takes effect on September 12, 2016 and supersedes and replaces NTL No. New BOEM NTL No. 2008-N07, which was commonly referred to by industry as the “supplemental bond” NTL.

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NIOSH Science: Oil & Gas

AUGUST 24, 2018

Background A previous NIOSH report (2016)1 described the death of nine oil and gas extraction workers that occurred during gauging or sampling activities at open thief hatches on crude oil storage tanks. Hydrocarbon gases and vapors (HGVs) and associated oxygen displacement were the primary or contributory factors in these fatalities.

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Enverus

MARCH 3, 2025

Flat Demand and Shifting Grid Dynamics Caption: Demand trends across the ISOs since 2016. While significant progress has been made in modernizing the grid, congestion, project delays, and high costs present hurdles for future development. This $11 billion, 175-mile project was expected to link 3,800 MW of wind and solar capacity to the grid.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 25, 2016

On April 21, 2016 the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied several petitions for rehearing en banc a Sixth Circuit panel decision that looked at which courts (federal district court or federal courts of appeal) have original jurisdiction to hear challenges to the EPA’s Clean Water Rule.

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The Energy Law

MAY 6, 2016

In March 2016, the Louisiana First Circuit recognized the preemptive authority of state law to regulate and permit fracking. Now, the Colorado Supreme Court rendered two opinions on May 2, 2016 finding state law preempted local efforts to prohibit fracking. Colorado Oil and Gas Association , 2016 CO 29, P. City of Longmont v.

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The Energy Law

JULY 18, 2016

On June 29, 2016, the U.S. This is Part II of our TSCA update following the recent changes to the TSCA legislation. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its first year implementation plan for the recently-enacted amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”).

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SmartBrief

MARCH 10, 2025

Judge outcomes, not processes In 2016, I joined a marketing agency to work on their social media. Neurodiversity (which includes ADHD, autism, dyscalculia and dyslexia) is a massive strength in the workplace. Having neurodiverse minds within a company gives a fresh perspective, a new way of thinking and, often, a competitive advantage.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 25, 2017

2016-C-1647 (La. Case: Warren v. Shelter Mutual Ins. 10/18/17), So. Factual Background A recreational boating accident occurred on navigable inland waters of Louisiana in May of 2005 resulting in the death of a 22-year old passenger. Teleflex appealed the verdict, and the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 6, 2016

13] On September 28, 2016, the Louisiana Third Circuit issued another opinion in XXI Oil & Gas v. Hilcorp I , the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal found that a unit operator was subject to La. s penalty provision when it failed to provide a 103.1 2] In its decision, the Third Circuit did not examine the question of whether La.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 28, 2017

2016-C-2181 (2017). [2] 9/28/2016), 2016 WL 5404650 [3] See id. [4] 2016 WL 1179206 (W.D. La 2016) (finding that only unleased mineral owners are entitled to 103.1 The Energy Law Blog (October 6, 2016), available at [link] [5] XXI Oil & Gas , at p. of natural gas in future cases. Hilcorp Energy Co.,

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The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2023

2016) by adopting a new rule of construction: when an antiquated oil and gas conveyance contains double fractions that include one-eighth, a rebuttable presumption arises that the parties intended for “one-eighth” to reflect the entire mineral estate, though that presumption may only be rebutted by language present in the instrument itself.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

On February 9, 2016, the Supreme Court ordered that the Clean Power Plan Rule could not take effect until all of the legal challenges to it have been resolved – including a challenge in the Supreme Court, if that were to happen. Circuit may rule in the Fall or Winter of 2016. The lawsuit, West Virginia v.

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The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2016

In January 2016, Judge Haik retired from the bench and the case was transferred to Judge Drell. 2:08CV00893, 2016 WL 1158075, at *4 (W.D. CITGO filed an appeal of the ruling with the Fifth Circuit on May 4, 2016. Adm’r of E.P.A. CITGO Petroleum Corp., 3d 547, 549 (5th Cir. The EPA sought a penalty of $4,300 per barrel.

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The Energy Law

JULY 21, 2016

2016 WL 3568093, at *1-2 (5th Cir. June 30, 2016). Subsequently, on June 30, 2016, in a 2-1 decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed Judge Feldman’s ruling, upholding the FWS’s designation of Unit 1 as a “critical habitat” under the ESA. Markle Interests, 2016 WL 3568093, at *10-12.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 16, 2016

In a Memorandum Opinion filed on March 9, 2016, the Texas Court of Appeals for the Third District (Austin, TX) affirmed the trial court’s decision that CGG Veritas Services (U.S.), 9, 2016). A Texas appellate court decision last week may have made the deduction for COGS more valuable to taxpayers liable for Texas Franchise Tax.

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Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since its inception in 2016 Wood has recruited 73 graduates across various disciplines in its Basra engineering office, with many progressing to senior engineering positions. Administration Assistant, Rehab Zubaid, was recruited as her experience aligned perfectly with the role requirements.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 1, 2016

On November 23, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) confirmed its authorization of the construction of a $3.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana and rejected the Sierra Club’s request for rehearing on the matter. billion standard cubic feet per day (Magnolia LNG Project).

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Coolfire Core

JANUARY 2, 2020

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. Read Full Text 2. What Is The Difference Between IT and OT? What is the difference between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT)? Read full text 3.

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The Energy Law

MAY 12, 2016

On May 4, 2016, environmental groups sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to compel EPA to “fulfill long-delayed nondiscretionary duties” under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by issuing revised regulations governing oil and gas wastes. The lawsuit is styled as Environmental Integrity Project, et al.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

On February 1, 2016, a federal district court issued a ruling in Moore v. 2016) , with important implications for “legacy” lawsuits in Louisiana. Denbury , — F.3d The court interpreted the 2014 amendments to Act 312 (La. It did not.”

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The Energy Law

MAY 11, 2017

Part 1 of the article appears in the 2017 Spring, volume 36, no. 1 edition, while part 2 will follow in the 2017 Summer edition.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

2016-N01, in 2016, which created widespread industry concern, and, as a result, was never fully implemented. To provide guidance on this issue, from 1998 through 2016, BOEM (and its predecessor) issued four NTLs, with each subsequent NTL replacing the prior NTL. BOEM issued the last and most controversial NTL, NTL No.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2017

The Defendants, who are timber and commercial developers, requested that the Court rehear the June 30, 2016 panel majority opinion that upheld the District Court’s ruling that the Fish and Wildlife Service’s designation of 1,500 acres of private land in St. Fish and Wildlife Service, et al.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 10, 2017

In a breach of contract case involving the overlay of intellectual property and contract law, Luv n’ care, Ltd, a global leader in the design and sale of baby products, filed suit against its former distributor, Groupo Rimar, a.k.a. Suavinex, S.A. On appeal, the Fifth Circuit reversed in a unanimous opinion. Luv n’ care, Ltd. Group Rimar , 844 F.3d

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2016

Since this blog’s post on production in paying quantities on January 26, 2016 , the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal rendered its latest decision on the subject in Middleton v. EP Energy E&P Co., 50,300-CA (La.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported. Where to go next?

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported. Where to go next?

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The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

Plaintiffs alleged that despite advance knowledge of the likelihood for significant downstream flooding, SRA-L decided to open spillway gates freeing water from the reservoir into the Sabine River to alleviate elevated reservoir volumes from a cataclysmic rain storm in March of 2016.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Sentencing is scheduled in Mobile, Alabama, for February 11, 2016. According to the Department of Justice, the evidence presented during the two-week trial demonstrated that in January 2010, the shipping company knew that the oily-water separator aboard its vessel was inoperable. The government also claimed two crewmembers lied to the U.S.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2016

On June 17, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that an oil and gas producer (“Southwest”) was not entitled to a statutory exemption from sales taxes on its purchases of casing, tubing and pumps used in the production of oil and gas (the “Equipment”). At issue in Southwest Royalties, Inc.

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