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N.M. to get $43M to clean up abandoned oil wells

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million in federal infrastructure money to clean up abandoned oil wells as part of an initial $1.15 They are a widespread problem in oil-producing states such as New Mexico, polluting residential areas and public spaces. Estimates vary about the number of abandoned wells in the state. New Mexico will receive $43.7

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Solar Leasing in Louisiana: Act 301 and Decommissioning Requirements

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As the number of solar projects continues to grow in Louisiana, a chief concern among Louisiana taxpayers is ensuring that these projects are properly decommissioning upon their abandonment. 301 (formerly Senate Bill 185), which was signed by Governor Edwards on June 14, 2021 and will become effective on August 1, 2021.

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

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Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. 3] In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate.

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

The Energy Law

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate.

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Solar Leasing in Louisiana: Act 301 and Decommissioning Requirements

The Energy Law

As the number of solar projects continues to grow in Louisiana, a chief concern among Louisiana taxpayers is ensuring that these projects are properly decommissioning upon their abandonment. 301 (formerly Senate Bill 185), which was signed by Governor Edwards on June 14, 2021 and will become effective on August 1, 2021.

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Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

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The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021. For example, strategy 9 is to “increase resources for decommissioning legacy oil and gas infrastructure.” Actions under strategy 9 center around drafting new legislation to increase the plugging of abandoned and orphaned wells.

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Oklahoma to receive $78 million from feds for abandoned well cleanup

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billion President Biden says will be used to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells nationwidewells that are a source of methane emissions. Oklahoma will receive about $78 million out of more than $1.1