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

The Energy Law

Charles refinery. 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. .– allowing an $81 million judgment against the oil company to stand. Adm’r of E.P.A.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

For many, stealing crude oil from the pipelines and processing it at one of the many illegal refineries in the region is a means of earning a living. The government has been fighting the illicit refineries for years. Vandalism is a fact in the Niger Delta, like poverty and lack of prospects for the locals.

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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. Producers, wellhead service companies, refineries, shipping companies, and many other players are all part of the overall industry.

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