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

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Unlocking new E&P markets A slate of discoveries in recent years have opened up new oil and gas plays across the continent. While major gas deposits were found in the Outeniqua Basin in 2019 and 2020, operational challenges have impacted development. The company also strives to unlock the potential of the Orange Basin.

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Third Circuit Restores Rule B Attachment Based On Breach of Contract Claim Under English Law, Implied Indemnity Claim Not Enough

The Energy Law Blog

When the Vessel arrived off the Mississippi River in February 2019, things went awry. In July 2019, Tongli initiated London arbitration proceedings against time charterer Bunge seeking indemnification for the settlement. After the dock owner arrested the vessel, Tongli eventually settled the dispute with the dock owner paying $3.25

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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

The Energy Law Blog

However, if the current trend continues, the Haynesville could approach its prior peak production average in early 2019. El Paso E & P Co. , El Paso E & P Co. , The chart below depicts Haynesville shale dry natural gas production averages from January 2009 to August 2018 in billion cubic feet per day.

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

The Energy Law Blog

6] The last CPI adjustment occurred in 2019. On September 2, 2019, a fire broke out aboard the dive boat CONCEPTION while it was anchored off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, California. First, the Coast Guard announced [1] increases to the liability limits in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (โ€œOPAโ€). [2] 13] 46 U.S.C. 30505; Lewis v.

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U.S. Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update

The Energy Law Blog

July 1, 2019). Most recently, on June 4, 2019, three federal judges from the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument. Notably, on December 20, 2019, the Dutch Supreme Court found that the Dutch government had an obligation to โ€œurgently and significantly reduce emissions in line with its human rights obligation.โ€ People by James v.

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BEYOND VIDEO-CONFERENCING and TECHNICAL FACILITATION SERVICE

Drillers

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. Once we go back to the new normal we expect that each E&P company will decide which is the most suitable for their needs, in-person or virtual?

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Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Effect of Collateral Source Rule in Personal Injury Cases

The Energy Law Blog

On May 9, 2019, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an important opinion restricting application of the collateral source rule in personal injury lawsuits. Simmons , 2018-0735, p. In Simmons v. Cornerstone Investments, LLC, et al. 2018-CC-0735 (La. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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