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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

The Oil Industry of Nigeria If anyone asks Chevron or Shell, for example, how they feel about Nigeria, the response would probably be that they were tired of problems, at least if they were honest. History of oil in Nigeria Oil was first discovered in Nigeria in the mid-1950s after decades of fruitless exploration.

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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

The Energy Law

In August 2018, dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale averaged 6.774 billion cubic feet per day, which is the highest daily Haynesville production average since September 2012 when production averaged 6.962 billion cubic feet per day. The second major increase began in early 2017 and continues through today.

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Where Water Takes Center Stage

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

With waters role in energy production more critical than ever, organizers of a fast-approaching annual conference on that subject promise that this year’s iteration will be the most impactful yet. The post Where Water Takes Center Stage appeared first on Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine.

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The Meaning of “And” Determines Outcome of Oil and Gas Feud

The Energy Law

Delaware Basin Resources LLC , 08-20-00060-CV, the Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas (El Paso) recently held oral argument on the proper construction of the word “and” used in a Delaware Basin oil and gas lease. When the primary term ended in February 2017, DBR had drilled on Section 6, but not on Section 2.

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EPA’s New Audit Program for New Owners of Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Facilities

The Energy Law

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had finalized a voluntary disclosure program for new owners of upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities. EPA has said that this new program for upstream oil and gas facilities “is separate from” and “does not change” those preexisting audit policies.

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Third Circuit Affirms Trial Court’s Refusal to Adopt DNR’s Most Feasible Plan in Sweet Lake Land & Oil Co. v. Oleum Operating Company

The Energy Law

On October 18, 2017, the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, issued an opinion that discards the mandate of this final step, affirming the trial court’s refusal to adopt DNR’s most feasible plan, even though, indisputably, there was no evidence in the record that another plan was more feasible. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co. ,

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Clarity on Production in Paying Quantities and Affirms Lease Cancellation Under Mineral Code Article 140 for Failure to Pay Royalties

The Energy Law

On June 2, 2017 the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s judgment cancelling a mineral lease under Mineral Code article 140 and provided further clarity on a production in paying quantities analysis under Louisiana Mineral Code article 124. [1] Tauren Exploration, Inc. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

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