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Floating Foundations: The Future of Offshore Wind

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

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Floating Foundations: The Future of Offshore Wind

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

Offshore

Offshore Oil E&A Energy

African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

The partners completed the offshore platform for Angolas first non-associated gas project in February 2025, with production on track for early-2026. Unlocking new E&P markets A slate of discoveries in recent years have opened up new oil and gas plays across the continent.

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2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

6] The last CPI adjustment occurred in 2019. 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports).

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Oil Offshore Pipeline E&A

Dismissal of Louisiana’s Challenge to TED Requirement for Shrimping Vessels in State Waters Affirmed

The Energy Law

JULY 6, 2023

In December 2019, to protect endangered sea turtles, the NMFS promulgated a rule requiring a TED on all skimmer trawlers over 40 feet in length, including those operating in state waters. This requirement was to go into effect on August 1, 2021. After the temporary injunction expired, Louisiana and the NMFS moved for summary judgment.

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U.S. Customs Revokes Recent Offshore Wind Ruling; Maintains Uncertainty Whether the Jones Act Applies to Wind Farm Installations on the OCS

The Energy Law

AUGUST 27, 2020

On July 15, 2020, the Unites States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a ruling (HQ H309672) in connection with the installation of an offshore wind farm located off the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in U.S. territorial waters (the “July 15 Ruling”). 55102) (or the Passenger Vessel Services Act (46 U.S.C. 1333(a)(1).

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Offshore Exploration and Production Operator E&A

Fifth Circuit to Hold Oral Argument in Sojitz v. UNOCAL in April 2020

The Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2020

Last year, in another dispute over who should bear the cost of decommissioning offshore facilities, the Southern District of Texas held that a former sub-assignee of offshore operating rights was entitled to equitable subrogation from the record title owner and initial assignor. Sojitz Energy Venture, Inc. Union Oil Co. 3d 687 (S.D.

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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

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Hercules Offshore, Inc., Hercules Offshore, Inc., In In re Deepwater Horizon , No. 20-30300, 2021 WL 96168, a three-judge panel of the U.S. The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. See Barker v. 3d 208, 224 (5th Cir. Plaisance v.

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Offshore Casing E&A Oil

Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In August 2018, while working on a rig owned by Enterprise Offshore Drilling, LLC (“Enterprise”), Sanchez was injured when he tripped on a pipe welded to the deck. Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC , 376 F.Supp. Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC, 2019 WL 2515307 (Jun. 18, 2019). 1349(b)(1). 1349(b)(1). 3d 726 (S.D.

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Casing Drilling rig Offshore E&A

Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In August 2018, while working on a rig owned by Enterprise Offshore Drilling, LLC (“Enterprise”), Sanchez was injured when he tripped on a pipe welded to the deck. Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC , 376 F.Supp. Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC, 2019 WL 2515307 (Jun. 18, 2019). 1349(b)(1). 1349(b)(1). 3d 726 (S.D.

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Casing Drilling rig Offshore E&A

Riding to the Danger Zone: U.S. Fifth Circuit Panel Considers the Zone-of-Danger Test for Maritime Emotional Distress

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Hercules Offshore, Inc., Hercules Offshore, Inc., In In re Deepwater Horizon , No. 20-30300, 2021 WL 96168, a three-judge panel of the U.S. The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. See Barker v. 3d 208, 224 (5th Cir. Plaisance v.

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Offshore Casing E&A Oil

Possible Change to Jones Act Interpretations Regarding Coastwise Activities

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) ten-year effort to amend its interpretation of key components of the Jones Act continues. Unlike its recent, unsuccessful efforts to amend its interpretations, the current proposal attempts to expand one prohibition while narrowing another. Merchandise/Vessel Equipment Vessel equipment is not merchandise.

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Transportation Operator Drilling rig E&A

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Environmental Decision Narrowing the Scope of the Clean Water Act

The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

In 2019, the Trump administration repealed that rule and replaced it with a narrower definition, limiting jurisdiction to traditional navigable waters, their tributaries, lakes, and adjacent wetlands. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. 1] The Court’s holding aligns with the plurality opinion of the Court in Rapanos v.

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Casing E&A IT Pipeline

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Further, offshore Lease Sales 257 and 258, which were included in the Five-Year Program that was approved under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”), were both canceled. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). at 26-27.

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Oil Gas Offshore Exploration and Production

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Further, offshore Lease Sales 257 and 258, which were included in the Five-Year Program that was approved under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”), were both canceled. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). at 26-27.

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Oil Gas Offshore E&A

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Further, offshore Lease Sales 257 and 258, which were included in the Five-Year Program that was approved under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”), were both canceled. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). at 26-27.

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Oil Gas Offshore Exploration and Production

Alaska District Court Vacates Trump Executive Order On Offshore Leasing

The Energy Law

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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Offshore E&A Oil Education

Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

became “energy independent” and a net exporter of petroleum products in 2019. on an irreversible path to achieve a “100% clean energy economy,” with benchmark goals of doubling offshore wind production by 2030, de-carbonizing the electricity sector by 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. s energy sector.

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Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

became “energy independent” and a net exporter of petroleum products in 2019. on an irreversible path to achieve a “100% clean energy economy,” with benchmark goals of doubling offshore wind production by 2030, de-carbonizing the electricity sector by 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. s energy sector.

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Oil Gas Energy Energy

Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

became “energy independent” and a net exporter of petroleum products in 2019. on an irreversible path to achieve a “100% clean energy economy,” with benchmark goals of doubling offshore wind production by 2030, de-carbonizing the electricity sector by 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. s energy sector.

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2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

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U.S. Customs Revokes Recent Offshore Wind Ruling; Maintains Uncertainty Whether the Jones Act Applies to Wind Farm Installations on the OCS

Fifth Circuit to Hold Oral Argument in Sojitz v. UNOCAL in April 2020

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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

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Possible Change to Jones Act Interpretations Regarding Coastwise Activities

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Environmental Decision Narrowing the Scope of the Clean Water Act

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

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Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

Presidential Election 2020: Considerations for the Oil & Gas Industry

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