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Force Majeure Clause Fails to Protect Oil and Gas Lessee From Mistakenly-Scheduled Deadline

The Energy Law

In compliance with that obligation, MRC created a drilling schedule listing June 2, 2017 as the spud date of a new well based on its belief that the deadline to spud that well was June 19, 2017. The actual deadline, however, was May 21, 2017.

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Possible Change to Jones Act Interpretations Regarding Coastwise Activities

The Energy Law

After failed attempts to expand the scope of the Jones Act’s prohibition on activities by non-coastwise endorsed vessels in 2009 and 2017, CBP recently published a notice of proposed modification and revocation of certain ruling letters interpreting the Jones Act ( see [link] ).

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Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law

25] In addition, the operator was unable to move a drilling rig onto the wellsite due to weather in February 2004, and as a result, the operator had to pay standby time for the rig. [26] 31:59 (2017)). [24] 21] Prior to spudding the well, the operator faced weather delays and was required to obtain a CUA permit. [22]

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