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U.S. Fifth Circuit Greenlights Contribution Action for Purely Economic Damages Under Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

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9, 2017), the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held for the first time that a Responsible Party under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”) has a statutory claim for contribution to recover purely economic damages from a partially liable third party. In Settoon Towing, L.L.C. Marquette Transportation Company, L.L.C. ,

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

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Production grew fast, and today, Nigeria pumps close to 2 million BPD, which makes it the largest producer of crude oil in Africa. Nigeria joined OPEC in 1971 before it even had its own state oil company. That was formed in 1977 under the name National Nigeria Petroleum Company. million BPD as of November 2019.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law Blog

Background The Keystone Pipeline is a system of petroleum pipelines designed to transport crude oil from fields in Alberta, Canada and ultimately terminating at refineries on the U.S energy security, and oil prices. [7] 8] This time, the permit was approved within two months, on March 23, 2017. [9] Constitution.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law Blog

The Keystone Pipeline is a system of petroleum pipelines designed to transport crude oil from fields in Alberta, Canada and ultimately terminating at refineries on the U.S energy security, and oil prices. [7]. 8] This time, the permit was approved within two months, on March 23, 2017. [9] Constitution. Background.