Global Energy Perspective 2019
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The Global Energy Perspective Reference Case provides our view on how the energy transition will unfold.
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Two Decisions by Eastland Court of Appeals on Fraction-of-Royalty Issue
Oil and Gas Lawyer
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Another case interpreting a royalty reservation in an old conveyance has been decided by the 11th Court of Appeals in Eastland: Boren Descendants and Mabee Descendants v. Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd. , Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd. two consolidated appeals, Nos. 11-22-00365-CV and 11-23-00001-CV.
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Plaintiffs and Defendants Jointly Choose First Cases for Trial in Plaquemines Parish Coastal Zone Management Act Litigation
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The first five Plaquemines Parish Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases to be set for trial have been chosen. Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC, et al. The Plaintiffs selected Parish of Plaquemines v. Rozel Operating Company, et al. Parish of Plaquemines v. ConocoPhillips Company, et al. , and Parish of Plaquemines v.
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Second Remand Order in Coastal Zone Management Cases Pending Before Fifth Circuit
The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 2, 2020
In May 2018, oil and gas industry defendants removed a docket of 42 cases alleging violations of Louisiana’s coastal zone management laws to federal court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (“CZM cases”). 18-5217, 2019 WL 2271118 (E.D. May 28, 2019). 18-677, 2019 WL 4734394 (W.D. 3d—. Supp.
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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview
Drillers
MARCH 24, 2020
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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Motion to Remand Granted in One Coastal Zone Management Act Case But Federal Appellate Options Remain Viable
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 3, 2019
On May 28, 2019, United States District Judge Martin Feldman issued a sixty-four page Order and Reasons which granted motions to remand filed by Plaquemines Parish and the State of Louisiana in The Parish of Plaquemines v. That case is one of forty-two Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases that were removed to Federal court in May 2018.
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One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure: Texas Appellate Court Holds that Produced Water Belongs to Mineral Owners
The Energy Law Blog
AUGUST 4, 2023
In response, the Texas Legislature passed Texas Natural Resources Code § 122.002 on September 1, 2019, which grants title to produced water to whoever takes possession of it for the purpose of treating it for subsequent beneficial use, unless a conveyance instrument expressly provides otherwise.
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2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners
The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 31, 2023
A Regulatory Increase to the Limits of Liability for Oil Pollution and an Amendment Exempting Small Passenger Vessels from the Limitation of Liability Act Present New Challenges for Vessel Owners U.S. First, the Coast Guard announced [1] increases to the liability limits in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”). [2]
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98 Texas Supreme Court to Review $500 Million Verdict in Case Involving Formation of Partnership to Construct Crude Oil Pipeline
The Energy Law Blog
JULY 3, 2019
a case concerning Texas partnership law. The dispute between ETP and Enterprise began in 2011, when Enterprise approached ETP about potentially building a crude oil pipeline together. Oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court is scheduled for October 8, 2019. Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. ,
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Liskow Obtains Victory for the Oil and Gas Industry in the Louisiana Third Circuit
The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 17, 2019
In a victory for the oil and gas industry, the Third Circuit rendered a decision rejecting attempts by the Louisiana Department of Revenue to impose severance taxes on crude oil production based on index pricing. The attorneys involved in Avanti case are Cheryl Kornick , James Exnicios , Robert Angelico , and R.J.
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U.S. Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update
The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 15, 2020
Lawsuits against fossil fuel companies: Investor Fraud Lawsuits: The first category of climate change litigation alleges that oil and gas companies defrauded investors by falsely stating that the company had fully considered the risks of climate change regulation and had factored those risks into its business operations. July 1, 2019).
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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., 18, 2019, pet. 3d 198, 211 (Tex.
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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., 18, 2019, pet. 3d 198, 211 (Tex.
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EPA’s New Audit Program for New Owners of Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Facilities
The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 4, 2019
On March 29, 2019, the U.S. 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. New owners who acquired facilities in the twelve months before EPA finalized this program are also eligible. 44991 (Aug.
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Collaboration: Key to the first multicloud blockchain deployment
IBM: Oil & Gas
DECEMBER 2, 2019
We create software solutions for participants in the oil and gas supply chain — the producers, suppliers and retailers who move bulk liquids like crude oil, natural gas liquids and derivatives like natural gas, propane, butane and more. We’ve proven the technical aspects of the network and are in production.
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Trudging the Rocky Landscape of Royalty Dispute Litigation with the Texas Supreme Court Yet Again in BlueStone
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 8, 2020
With the prevalence of cases involving royalty disputes in Texas, the state’s Supreme Court has never hesitated to address these issues. In 1996, the Court issued the first of its now infamous holdings on the deductibility of post-production costs from oil and gas royalties. In 2019, the Court heard Burlington Res. 2d at 120-21.
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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., 18, 2019, pet. 3d 198, 211 (Tex.
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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
3d 550, a three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held on August 14, 2020, that seaman status under the Jones Act may apply to an injured welder on a jack-up oil rig adjacent to an inland pier. Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment. 1349(b)(1).
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Long-Awaited Victory on the Proper Deductibility of Post-Production Costs from Unleased Mineral Owners – The Western District of Louisiana Reverses Course in Johnson v. Chesapeake and Self v. BPX
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2022
For nearly three years, unit operators in Louisiana have waited to see whether the Western District of Louisiana would change course or double down on its March 2019 decision in Johnson v. Earlier information about this case can be found here. *In Chesapeake. Johnson Ruling Reversing Prior PPC Ruling.
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How to Read a Cash Flow Statement in a Reserve Report – Part III
CG&A
DECEMBER 12, 2020
Warning This article and series is specifically targeted for anyone involved or interested in oil and gas reserves reporting guidelines, methods, issues, calculations and pitfalls. Proceed at your own risk! In addition, our plots include summary production, reserves and economics values at top right that match the cash flow page.
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Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms that LDNR Can Only Recover Emergency Response Costs Under La. R.S. 30:93(A)(4) from the Operator of Record and its Working Interest Owners
The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 12, 2022
The Litel case began as a legacy lawsuit, in which Pioneer Natural Resources, Inc. Sandhill never managed to stop the leak, and it abandoned the well in August 2019. Thereafter, the LDNR intervened in the Litel case, seeking recovery of emergency costs from Pioneer and Gary. who last operated the property. Lyon Well #1.
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Supreme Court Punts on Important Arbitrability Question
The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The distributor argued that the inclusion of its request for injunctive relief brought the case under the carve-out in the arbitration provision. This is now the second time this case has been before the Supreme Court on issues of arbitrability. It also rejected the “wholly groundless” exception altogether. 3d 1010 (2d Cir.
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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
3d 550, a three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held on August 14, 2020, that seaman status under the Jones Act may apply to an injured welder on a jack-up oil rig adjacent to an inland pier. Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment. 1349(b)(1).
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The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 31, 2020
a case previously featured on the Blog. This case began in 2011 when ETP and Enterprise explored the possibility of partnering to modify and extend, or construct anew, a pipeline to transport oil southbound from Cushing, Oklahoma. The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion today in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P
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Western District of Louisiana Holds that Unit Operators May Not Recover Post-Production Costs from an Unleased Mineral Owner’s Share of Production Proceeds
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 26, 2019
On March 21, 2019, the U.S. 1] The dispute in Johnson involved a group of unleased mineral owners (“UMOs”) who filed suit against a unit operator for deducting a litany of post-production costs against their share of production proceeds from an oil and gas unit in the Haynesville Shale. [2] Chesapeake Louisiana, LP. [1] Brittan J.
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Louisiana Third Circuit Decision Imposes Damages for Due Process Violation on Private Company
The Energy Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
1] (“ Bayou Bridge ”) centers around the construction of a crude oil pipeline from the Clifton Ridge terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana to a marketing hub in St. In answering the BBP’s expropriation petition, the Landowners alleged that the expropriation system was unconstitutional as it applied to oil pipelines. James, Louisiana.
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Louisiana Third Circuit Decision Imposes Damages for Due Process Violation on Private Company
The Energy Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
1] (“ Bayou Bridge ”) centers around the construction of a crude oil pipeline from the Clifton Ridge terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana to a marketing hub in St. In answering the BBP’s expropriation petition, the Landowners alleged that the expropriation system was unconstitutional as it applied to oil pipelines. James, Louisiana.
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Riding to the Danger Zone: U.S. Fifth Circuit Panel Considers the Zone-of-Danger Test for Maritime Emotional Distress
The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The district court dismissed their case under Rule 12(b)(6). In re Oil Spill by Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in Gulf of Mex., 2] Here, this was not the case. 2019), appeal filed , No. 20, 2010 , 452 F.
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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2018
However, if the current trend continues, the Haynesville could approach its prior peak production average in early 2019. In that case, the plaintiff-lessors argued, the lease should be rescinded based on their error. As you can see, there have been two major increases in Haynesville production over the last ten years.
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Who Can Enforce Surface Provisions in an OGL?
Producer's Edge
JANUARY 27, 2025
filed) Mineral owners are often subject to general oil and gas lease forms that include provisions benefitting the surface estate. In this case, CT Land and Cattle and Cattle Co., In this case, CT Land and Cattle and Cattle Co., owned oil and gas leases on lands adjoining the river on both sides. EOG Resources, Inc.
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52 Riding to the Danger Zone: U.S. Fifth Circuit Panel Considers the Zone-of-Danger Test for Maritime Emotional Distress
The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The district court dismissed their case under Rule 12(b)(6). In re Oil Spill by Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in Gulf of Mex., 2] Here, this was not the case. 2019), appeal filed , No. 20, 2010 , 452 F.
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BEYOND VIDEO-CONFERENCING and TECHNICAL FACILITATION SERVICE
Drillers
AUGUST 19, 2020
After starting in October and November 2019 The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world in the first few months of 2020. The process of building a nuclear power station, wind farm, hydroelectric turbine or oil well can take years. The criteria will depend on each use case. Building homes take longer.
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COVID-19 as a Force Majeure? The Texas and Louisiana Perspectives
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 27, 2020
The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). In all cases, the inquiry is likely to be fact-specific. A counter-example is Continental Oil Co. One 1842 breach-of-contract case involving a yellow fever epidemic is instructive. Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed. Crutcher , 434 F.
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COVID-19 PIVOT: Virtual Well On Paper Workshops
Drillers
APRIL 30, 2020
This is particularly the case since it seems that the oldest-and-wisest are often the first to be released and the last to be re-hired At the same time, many changes happen over generations. The oil and gas sector is as critical as any other primary industry. Oil and Gas infrastructure must be kept utilised and maintained.
Boost home heating efficiency: Connecting millions of smart radiator thermostats via AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN
AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In 2019, the EU emitted 4,065,462,000 tonnes* of greenhouse gases. This case study highlights the scalability, security, and efficiency of AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN in creating smart, sustainable solutions. The EUs Green Deal sets clear targets for CO2 reduction: the EU aims to become climate neutral by 2050.
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Louisiana and Texas COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders and Effects on State Courts
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 30, 2020
Day-to-day life has been dramatically impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and many courts in Louisiana and Texas have been forced to close or limit operations in conjunction with stay-at-home orders. In addition, no residential eviction cases may proceed until after April 19, 2020.
WILL TRUMP TIGHTEN THE SCREWS ON CAPITAL?
Oil and Gas Investments
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
This isnt a new idea.Michael Pettis wrote about it in a 2019 article titled, “ Washington Should Tax Capital Inflows “ Pettis is a China-expert, and his reference point is the Chinese trade surplus with the US.But there is no reason that such a tax couldn’t be applied to other countries, or across the board.
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Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana granted Plaintiff States’ request for an injunction to block the Biden Administration’s pause on new federal oil and gas lease sales (“Lease Pause”). Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). The Court discussed League of Conservation Voters v. Trump , 363 F.
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Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana granted Plaintiff States’ request for an injunction to block the Biden Administration’s pause on new federal oil and gas lease sales (“Lease Pause”). Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). The Court discussed League of Conservation Voters v. Trump , 363 F.
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Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana granted Plaintiff States’ request for an injunction to block the Biden Administration’s pause on new federal oil and gas lease sales (“Lease Pause”). Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). The Court discussed League of Conservation Voters v. Trump , 363 F.
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Alaska District Court Vacates Trump Executive Order On Offshore Leasing
The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 2, 2019
On March 29, 2019, Alaska Federal District Court Judge Sharon Gleason granted summary judgment in favor of plaintiff environmental groups in League of Conservation Voters v. Trump , 3:17-00101. President Trump issued an Executive Order in 2017 which revoked the Obama withdrawals. Instead, such revocation remains vested with Congress.
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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada 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]. Constitution.
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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada 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] Constitution.
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