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Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board Approves Resolutions Providing Relief for State Lessees

The Energy Law

A special meeting of the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board was held on April 29, 2020, to address the impacts of both COVID-19 and historically low oil prices on operation and maintenance of Louisiana State Leases. The Board approved two proposed resolutions (1. Proposed Enforcement Moratorium Resolution 2.

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EIA Lastest News – Product Prices & Pipeline News

The Energy Law

If US LNG consumption grows 6% annually, consumption will total 46 Bcm/y by 2020.) Furthermore, on September 5, FGT announced maintenance work beginning on September 6, which is expected to last until September 8. One unit at the station will be out of service from September 6 to 30.

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BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

The Energy Law

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning.

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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. After being constructed, regular maintenance, repairs, and eventual decommissioning prevent catastrophic economic loss and environmental damage. Building homes take longer.

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

The Energy Law

1] This pair of bills seeks the development of stricter state standards (HB 896) and an analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits for certain oil and gas facilities including regulatory and/or incentive-based approaches to reduce emissions (HB 897). Senate Bill 119 ( S.

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

The Energy Law

1] This pair of bills seeks the development of stricter state standards (HB 896) and an analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits for certain oil and gas facilities including regulatory and/or incentive-based approaches to reduce emissions (HB 897).

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law

During this downturn in activity, mineral rights owners must remain cognizant of the maintenance activities necessary to preserve their mineral rights. 3/4/20), 2020 WL 1036500. [2] Cannisnia Plantation, LLC v. 1] 53,252 (La. 2] 45,160 (La. 5/28/10), 37 So.