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Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren

Energy Transfer

I am honored to give back to the institution that has played such a pivotal role in advancing my educational and professional journeys,said Warren, a 1978 graduate of UT-Arlington who is also on the University of Texas System Board of Regents. He is also a supporter of the Bush Foundation.

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Louisiana’s Third Circuit (Again) Affirms the Applicability of the Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine to Mineral Leases

The Energy Law

In a unanimous opinion issued July 18, 2018 in Grace Ranch, LLC v. Goodrich Petroleum Co. Liskow lawyers Keith Jarrett and Kelly Scalise served as trial and appellate counsel for defendant BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas) Inc., BP America Production Company, et al. , with Keith Jarrett arguing the appeal.

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New Judge, Same Result – $81 Million CWA Civil Penalty Appealed

The Energy Law

District Court Judge Dee Drell (Western District, LA) recently denied a motion to alter or amend the Court’s judgment against CITGO Petroleum Corp.– CITGO Petroleum Corp., CITGO Petroleum Corp., allowing an $81 million judgment against the oil company to stand. Adm’r of E.P.A. 3d 547, 549 (5th Cir. million dollars. Year in Rev.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law

In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr. Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc.

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Oil Majors’ Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Leads to Investments in Wind Energy

The Energy Law

BP, which rebranded itself as “Beyond Petroleum” in 2000, announced in February of this year its plans of becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050. In response, the industry is seeing a varying degree of investments in renewable energy and commitments to climate-related goals. gigawatts it currently has. homes for a year.

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United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds That Louisiana Citizen Suit Legacy Claims Can be Heard in Federal Court

The Energy Law

In a prior suit, Grace Ranch sued BP America Production Company (BP) and BHP Petroleum Americas (BHP) in contract and tort for alleged contamination of Grace Ranch’s land. 3d 546, writ denied , 2018-1655 (La. BHP Petroleum (Americas), Inc. That first suit was dismissed pursuant to Louisiana’s “subsequent purchaser” doctrine.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law

In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr. Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc.

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