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Russia Set to Resume Oil & Gas Operations in Iraqi Kurdistan 

OilPrice

From 2017 until the forced removal of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Moscows extensive energy operations in the KRI provided it with very cheap oil and gas supplies and were also an integral part of its growing geopolitical presence on the western flank of the Middle East.

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2017 exchange market: Pricing trends

McKinsey

Analysis of exchange premiums indicates that overall prices will continue to increase in 2017. Despite this, some consumers will see their premiums decline given the effect of government subsidies.

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(in)Dependence Day 2022

Energy Central

However, the US actually achieved that goal in the period from 2017-2020 as the result of the application of US ingenuity and the encouragement of a supportive federal government. Energy independence has been an aspirational goal of the US for decades. Regrettably, a change in the federal.

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Undo the queue: Enverus acquires Pearl Street Technologies to solve for a more reliable, resilient grid

Enverus

Since 2017, Enverus has rapidly expanded its power and energy transition solutions and now serves more than 1,200 customers, ranging from power and data center developers to utilities, institutional investors, power traders and government entities.

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UCC8, UCC9, and The Hague Convention

The Energy Law

Lenders who take security interests in securities accounts are familiar with the rules of Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code that identify the governing jurisdiction for these transactions. The Convention was finally promulgated in 2003 but did not become effective until April 1, 2017. [2]

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

Recently, the Nigerian government demanded more than $60 billion in back royalties under a production sharing agreement with the supermajors operating in the country. The government has been fighting the illicit refineries for years. The government had little choice but to try and negotiate peace with the militants.

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The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

The Energy Law

The district court agreed and dismissed those charges, after which the government appealed. Earlier this week, the Fifth Circuit ruled against the government finding that contractors cannot criminally violate these OCSLA regulations. The government appealed. United States v. Moss, et al , No. 16-30561 (5th Cir. 250.146(C).