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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Weighs in on Hydraulic Fracturing and Subsurface Trespass

The Energy Law

In January of this year, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania tackled an issue that has been confronted by few other courts—whether the rule of capture precludes a claim for subsurface trespass due to hydraulic fracturing. [1] Southwestern operated several wells on the leased tract, several of which were hydraulically fractured.

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Unlocking the power of data for sustainable water management with AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

Focus on water-intensive industries: Certain industries, such as power generation, oil and gas extraction, and utility operations, are particularly water-intensive. in 2020, the electric power sector used 47.5 Similarly, hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas sector requires significant water volumes. In the U.S.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, SB 86 would add several new clauses and amendments to New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Act.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, SB 86 would add several new clauses and amendments to New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Act.

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