The Energy Law

APRIL 17, 2020

116-136, enacted modifications to the rules for the use of net operating losses (“ NOLs ”) and corporate alternative minimum tax carryforward credits (“ AMT Carryforward Credits ”) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2021. Bradford and J.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 11, 2017

IMC) as the “vessel-operating common carrier.” Vessel-operating common carrier’s duty to indemnify non-vessel operating common carrier On the issue of IMC’s duty to indemnify Freightplus for damages arising out of its negligence, the court began by noting that maritime tort indemnification is available in a very limited set of circumstances.

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The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2017

The Parish of Plaquemines amended its petitions in two of the Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases on June 19, 2017. Rozel Operating Co., In response to the Court’s Judgments, Plaquemines Parish filed amended petitions for damages on June 19, 2017 in both Rozel and Equitable. and The Parish of Plaquemines v.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 7, 2017

On June 1, 2017, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Borcik v. 15-30435, 2017 WL 2374115 (5 th Cir. June 1, 2017) (emphasis added). 3d —, 2017 WL 1716226 (La. 15-30435, 2017 WL 2374115 (5 th Cir. 15-30435, 2017 WL 2374115 (5 th Cir. June 1, 2017). Crosby Tugs, L.L.C. 2016-1372, — So.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 31, 2017

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.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 28, 2017

On March 24, 2017, the Louisiana Supreme Court declined to consider the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision in XXI Oil & Gas v. that may be imposed against a unit operator, who fails to provide sufficient well cost reports. [2] 6] As to penalties, if an operator fails to provide adequate reporting under La.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Rozel Operating Company, et al. The first five Plaquemines Parish Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases to be set for trial have been chosen. The Plaintiffs selected Parish of Plaquemines v. Parish of Plaquemines v. ConocoPhillips Company, et al. , and Parish of Plaquemines v. Hilcorp Energy Company, et al.

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The Energy Law

JULY 14, 2017

A July 3, 2017 ruling from the 17th Judicial District establishes that a mineral servitude owner’s obligation under Mineral Code article 22 “to restore the surface to its original condition” means the condition of the property at the creation of the servitude—and not the property’s pristine, pre-operation condition.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

The SEC published a National Exam Program Risk Alert describing the results of cybersecurity exams of 75 broker-dealers and investment advisors on August 7, 2017. With regard to security patches, your cybersecurity policies and procedures should address this issue.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

However, the existing authority recognizes that even if an operator fails to comply with such reporting requirements, an unleased owner must provide sufficient notice under La. The Plaintiff sued the operator of the Unit Well claiming entitlement to the forfeiture penalty under La. J-W Operating Co. [2] 30:103.1.’”

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

However, the existing authority recognizes that even if an operator fails to comply with such reporting requirements, an unleased owner must provide sufficient notice under La. The Plaintiff sued the operator of the Unit Well claiming entitlement to the forfeiture penalty under La. J-W Operating Co. [2] 30:103.1.’”.

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Oil Review Middle East

MARCH 10, 2025

The company says its strong relationship with NOC, going back to 2017, was a key factor in retaining the contract, along with its record of past performance, knowledge of NOCs assets and availability of resource within the country. The field is operated by North Oil Company, a joint venture between QatarEnergy (70%) and TotalEnergies (30%).

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The Energy Law

APRIL 6, 2017

On April 4, 2017 , a federal district court dismissed a citizen-enforcement action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act that could have profound impact on fracking suits against the oil and gas industry. Defendants Chesapeake Operating, LLC, Devon Energy Production Co., In Sierra Club v.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Oil and gas operator, Delaware Basin Resources LLC (DBR), entered into 13 leases with 13 mineral owners in February 2014, all of which were essentially the same. The leases also required DBR to commence drilling operations within the primary term of three years. described as follows: Section 6. and Section 2.”

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The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2018

million cruise passengers in 2017. Smith, gave an Interesting Speech OMSA is the national trade organization based in Louisiana for offshore service and supply vessel operators. The Port set a new record, topping 1.1 Mr. Smith discussed the Jones Act and its importance to their industry.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

However, the existing authority recognizes that even if an operator fails to comply with such reporting requirements, an unleased owner must provide sufficient notice under La. The Plaintiff sued the operator of the Unit Well claiming entitlement to the forfeiture penalty under La. J-W Operating Co. [2] 30:103.1.’”.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

The acid gas removal unit was installed by the owner of the methanol plant and placed in service on January 1, 2017, from which time the separated carbon dioxide was released into the atmosphere.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 8, 2017

[T]he opinion will have a most chilling effect on the financing of oil and gas operations, which in turn will have an adverse economic effect on government and business in our state. The defendants will have until September 7, 2017 to seek a writ from the Louisiana Supreme Court. Chief Judge Henry Brown, Jr.,

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Oil and gas operator, Delaware Basin Resources LLC (DBR), entered into 13 leases with 13 mineral owners in February 2014, all of which were essentially the same. The leases also required DBR to commence drilling operations within the primary term of three years. described as follows: Section 6. and Section 2.”

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The contractors moved to dismiss the OCSLA charges on the basis that their conduct – as contractors – was not covered by OCSLA because they were not the lease holder or operator. As is customary for a typical oil and gas operation, Black Elk hired several contractors to perform various tasks on its platforms. United States v.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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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The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

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] 4] In 2007, Fossil Operating, Inc. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This case presents two critical questions: Who owns subsurface caverns created by salt mining operations, and How should in-kind royalties be calculated for salt production? 2017), where the Court emphasized that “the surface owner owns and controls the mass of earth undergirding the surface.” West , 508 S.W.2d

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CG&A

APRIL 17, 2022

Furthermore, this topic on the five-year drilling window was previously discussed in two articles I published in November and December of 2017, with portions re-published herein. Introduction Drilling locations come with an expiration date once booked in a reserve report.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Flex fuel vehicles can operate on a gasoline-ethanol mixture with an ethanol percentage as high as 83 percent. The public comment period on the proposed rule ends January 17, 2017, though it is currently unclear how these regulations will be impacted by changes to current EPA leadership as result of the recent election.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 8, 2017

In DeCoster , defendants owned and operated an egg production company determined to be the source of a salmonella outbreak. But in May 2017, the Supreme Court refused to hear DeCoster on appeal, leaving the Park Doctrine intact.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2017

In Petro-Chem Operating Co., 1] In the case, an operator initiated a concursus action seeking to resolve ownership interest in minerals underlying property on which it was operating. 21] Prior to spudding the well, the operator faced weather delays and was required to obtain a CUA permit. [22] Flat River Farms, L.L.C. ,

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The Energy Law

MAY 31, 2017

Tyrrell (May 30, 2017), declined to allow a personal injury plaintiff to sue a railroad company in a state in which the railroad does business but is not incorporated or headquartered. BNSF’s Montana operations generated “less than 10% of its total revenue.” The United States Supreme Court, in BNSF Railway Co. In BNSF Railway Co. ,

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Drillers

MARCH 24, 2020

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 operator of Egina is China’s CNOOC: Chinese oil companies are expanding internationally, and Nigeria is one of the destinations, despite the challenges.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The most recent versions of the NWPs were reissued in 2012, and they will be valid for five years, until March 18, 2017. The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issues NWPs for activities that have minimal individual and cumulative adverse effects on the aquatic environment. See 77 Fed. 10184 (Feb. NWP-12 is for “utility line activities.”

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 27, 2020

2] Goodyear Dunlop Tires Operations, S.A. 1549 (2017). For more information about this Article, please contact attorneys Philip Dore ( pdore@liskow.com ) or Cristian Soler ( csoler@liskow.com ). [1] 1] The parties agreed specific personal jurisdiction was not at issue. [2] Brown , 564 U.S. 915 (2011). [3] 3] Daimler AG v.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2019

As part of this agreement, the new owner will be required to ensure its newly-acquired vapor control systems are: (1) designed to handle maximum and minimum system pressures based on production, and (2) operated and maintained in a manner that prevents excess emissions.

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Oil Review Middle East

MARCH 10, 2025

Dr. Chiraz Ennaceur: The opportunity to run my own company came in 2017, along with Dr Prafull Sharma and Dr Mehrdad Silatani, who co-founded CorrosionRADAR with me. Its also enabling the continued development of new digital products to improve safety and operations across the sector. The question wasnt if, but when.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

times their average monthly payroll to meet certain defined short-term operational cashflow needs up to $10 million. The CARES Act extends eligibility for PPP and EIDL beyond typical SBA-defined small businesses to include, qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, 501(c)(19) veterans’ organizations, and sole proprietors and independent contractors.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

This decision is likely to have far-reaching consequences for Louisiana legacy litigation, where courts have seen a recent uptick in claims by landowner-plaintiffs brought under the citizen suit provision of Louisiana Revised Statute 30:16, seeking to have their property remediated due to alleged contamination by historical oil and gas operations.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2020

Bradford, New IRS Guidance on Obtaining Refunds for Net Operating Loss Carrybacks, Corporate AMT Carryforward Credits and Filing Amended Returns for Partnerships ( the “ Prior Blog Post ”). [1] Individual Income Tax Return ( “ Form 1040-X ” ) will be processed when normal IRS operations resume. Bradford and J. 2] See [link]. [3]

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

4] The Third Circuit found that Louisiana’s expropriation scheme which gives private owners and operators of pipelines authority to expropriate private property for the public good was not unconstitutional, as the system does not give private parties “unfettered discretion that violates due process.” [5] Trans-Pecos Pipeline, L.L.C.

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