The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

Energy 52

Energy Energy E&A Education 52

The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

Energy 52

Energy Energy E&A Education 52

The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

Energy 52

Energy Energy E&A Education 52

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans requesting that the Court “hold unlawful, vacate, and set aside” the final rule which approved Louisiana’s 2021 application for primacy. The decision came after four public hearings between 2021 and 2023, and review of over 45,000 public comments.

Underground Injection Control 52

Underground Injection Control E&A Education Energy 52

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Construction and Operations Plan for this project was approved by BOEM in 2021. Also in June 2021, BOEM issued a Request for Interest (RFI) seeking public input on potential wind development in the GOM. Over the past year, the U.S. The regulatory process leading to the Vineyard Wind Project offshore Massachusetts began in 2010.

Energy 98

Energy Energy Offshore Operator 98

The Energy Law

APRIL 14, 2021

On April 5, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) released its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (“ANPRM”) to solicit public comments on questions pertinent to its implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (“CTA”) beneficial owner reporting requirements. The CTA contains many enumerated exceptions.

E&A 52

E&A IT Maintenance Education 52

The Energy Law

MAY 18, 2021

Updated from May 18, 2021 post. On May 17, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the climate change litigation affecting the fossil fuel industry. In a 7-1 decision (Justice Alito recused), the Court held that an appellate court must consider all grounds for removal when an appeal is taken pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

Casing 52

Casing Energy Energy E&A 52

The Energy Law

MAY 18, 2021

Updated from May 18, 2021 post. On May 17, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the climate change litigation affecting the fossil fuel industry. In a 7-1 decision (Justice Alito recused), the Court held that an appellate court must consider all grounds for removal when an appeal is taken pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

Casing 52

Casing Exploration and Production Energy Energy 52

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021. This action proposes strategic collaboration across Louisiana state agencies and the federal government, transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, and the private sector, to take additional steps to advance development of offshore wind power generation.

Energy 52

Energy Energy Gas Offshore 52

The Energy Law

APRIL 14, 2021

On April 5, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) released its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (“ANPRM”) to solicit public comments on questions pertinent to its implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (“CTA”) beneficial owner reporting requirements. The CTA contains many enumerated exceptions.

E&A 40

E&A IT Maintenance Finance 40

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

On February 3, 2021, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s ruling that granted a summary judgment motion finding plaintiffs failed to submit specific evidence of asbestos exposure necessary to create a genuine issue of material fact. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr.

Casing 52

Casing Refinery E&A Petroleum 52

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Since late 2021, the data previously provided in tabular format now has to be submitted in a spatial format. The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Management Engineer Engineering 52

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Since late 2021, the data previously provided in tabular format now has to be submitted in a spatial format. The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Management Engineer Engineering 52

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The Corporate Transparency Act, adopted as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (the “Act”), will require certain business entities (defined as “reporting companies”) to disclose to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the identities of their beneficial owners and applicants.

E&A 52

E&A IT Completion Government 52

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

On February 3, 2021, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s ruling that granted a summary judgment motion finding plaintiffs failed to submit specific evidence of asbestos exposure necessary to create a genuine issue of material fact. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr.

Casing 40

Casing Refinery E&A Petroleum 40

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The Corporate Transparency Act, adopted as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (the “Act”), will require certain business entities (defined as “reporting companies”) to disclose to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the identities of their beneficial owners and applicants.

E&A 40

E&A IT Completion Government 40

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law on November 15, 2021, amended Section 40307 of the Outer Continental Shelfs Act (OCSLA) to provide authority to the U.S. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a “ Report to Congress on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration ” in June of 2021.

Offshore 105

Offshore Operator E&A Pipeline 105

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

An employer is eligible for the credit if their business was fully or partially shut down due to a government order issued in response to COVID-19 or if for any quarter in 2020, gross receipts are down at least 50% from the same quarter in the prior year. First, the maximum allowed deduction is $300.

Education 40

Education E&A E&P Government 40

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On September 30, 2021, the EPA once again signaled a policy change on what provisions a state can include in its Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan (“SIP”) for exemptions and affirmative defenses during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (“SSM”). 2015 SSM SIP Policy. 33840 (June 12, 2015). LAC 33:III.507.J.1.

Shutdown 59

Shutdown IT Maintenance E&A 59

The Energy Law

JANUARY 29, 2021

2021 is already poised to offer substantial growth in the area of carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”). The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (“ H.R. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (“ H.R. As part of this effort, Exxon is creating a new entity, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.

Exploration and Production 75

Exploration and Production E&A Energy Energy 75

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

On February 5, 2021, the Fish Wildlife Service (“FWS”), under the Biden administration, announced that it was delaying the effective date of a rule promulgated by the Trump administration regarding “incidental takes” and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”). 8716, published February 9, 2021. 16 U.S.C. § 16 U.S.C. § 50 CFR § 10.12.

Government 52

Government Petroleum E&A IT 52

The Energy Law

JANUARY 29, 2021

2021 is already poised to offer substantial growth in the area of carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”). The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (“ H.R. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (“ H.R. As part of this effort, Exxon is creating a new entity, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.

E&A 52

E&A Energy Energy Natural Gas 52

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

On February 5, 2021, the Fish Wildlife Service (“FWS”), under the Biden administration, announced that it was delaying the effective date of a rule promulgated by the Trump administration regarding “incidental takes” and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”). 8716, published February 9, 2021. 16 U.S.C. § 16 U.S.C. § 50 CFR § 10.12.

Government 40

Government Petroleum E&A IT 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). The Lease Pause had been issued pursuant to Executive Order 14008, which was signed by President Biden on January 27, 2021 (“Executive Order”). On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Louisiana v. at 26-27. 1) Likelihood of Success on the Merits.

Oil 59

Oil Gas Offshore Exploration and Production 59

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). The Lease Pause had been issued pursuant to Executive Order 14008, which was signed by President Biden on January 27, 2021 (“Executive Order”). On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Louisiana v. at 26-27. 1) Likelihood of Success on the Merits.

Oil 52

Oil Gas Offshore E&A 52

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). The Lease Pause had been issued pursuant to Executive Order 14008, which was signed by President Biden on January 27, 2021 (“Executive Order”). On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Louisiana v. at 26-27. 1) Likelihood of Success on the Merits.

Oil 52

Oil Gas Offshore Exploration and Production 52