The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

On June 9, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1284 (“HB 1284”), which was introduced along with its Senate companion, SB 450, during the state’s 87th legislative session. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a sub-agency within Interior, promulgated regulations in 2009 which set forth the procedure for leasing, siting, construction, and operation of offshore wind projects. The Construction and Operations Plan for this project was approved by BOEM in 2021. Over the past year, the U.S.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

Disappointingly, the sale resulted in a single $5.6 million winning bid for the lease area offshore Louisiana, submitted by the provisional winner, RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC (RWE). According to results posted online by BOEM, the other two lease areas offshore Texas received no bids. GW per year of production.

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The Energy Law

JULY 6, 2023

In December 2019, to protect endangered sea turtles, the NMFS promulgated a rule requiring a TED on all skimmer trawlers over 40 feet in length, including those operating in state waters. This requirement was to go into effect on August 1, 2021. After the temporary injunction expired, Louisiana and the NMFS moved for summary judgment.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2023

back in 2021. On May 25, 2023, the Nation’s first U.S.-built built offshore wind substation departed from a Texas fabrication facility where Danish multinational energy company, Ørsted, and domestic energy provider, Eversource, partnered to build the revolutionary vessel. the largest U.S. the largest U.S. 1331 et seq. documented under U.S.

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The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

On June 30, 2021, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an opinion redefining the nature of available damages and the “actual, statutorily permitted role of the jury in Act 312 remediation lawsuits.” 6/30/2021); — So. 3d — (“ LL&E II ”). [1]. Background of Legacy Litigation and LL&E I . LL&E II , at *2.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

The first two meetings were held on June 15, 2021 , and February 2, 2022 , respectively. Nannen, the analysis of these factors will be covered in a later phase, after a lease is obtained and a construction and operations plan for a specific project is submitted. According to Ms. Following Ms.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

On July 1, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service published Revenue Ruling 2021-13 , which provides guidance on three important issues related to the income tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration found in section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

Following through with President Biden’s campaign promise to halt oil and gas drilling on federal lands, on January 20, 2021, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2023

That rationale led to the Court’s holding that the mere use of one-eighth in a double fraction is some evidence that the parties were operating under the estate misconception theory. 17, 2023), in which it re-affirmed the axiomatic principle that a text retains the same meaning in the present day as when it was drafted. Dils Co. ,

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 3, 2024

MVN-2021-00270-EG) in December 2021, and the project is currently in the design/permitting phase of the USACE’s environmental review process. Privacy Policy : By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

On June 9, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1284 (“HB 1284”), which was introduced along with its Senate companion, SB 450, during the state’s 87th legislative session. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The issue of whether a company is an independent contractor of an E & P company is frequently litigated in oilfield injury accidents, as the injured worker searches for multiple sources of possible recovery. Plaintiff was injured when he was exposed to a hydrochloric acid spill at a Comstock well site during fracking operations.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The issue of whether a company is an independent contractor of an E & P company is frequently litigated in oilfield injury accidents, as the injured worker searches for multiple sources of possible recovery. Plaintiff was injured when he was exposed to a hydrochloric acid spill at a Comstock well site during fracking operations.

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The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2021

301 (formerly Senate Bill 185), which was signed by Governor Edwards on June 14, 2021 and will become effective on August 1, 2021. 5] The legislation requires that operators of wind and solar generation facilities post a bond to cover decommissioning costs of the facility at the end of life.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 17, 2020

116-136, enacted modifications to the rules for the use of net operating losses (“ NOLs ”) and corporate alternative minimum tax carryforward credits (“ AMT Carryforward Credits ”) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. for alleged damage to its property arising out of Chevron’s and its predecessor’s oil and gas operations in the Sardine Point Field from 1959 through 1991. In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C. Chevron Pipelines Company , et al., 2020-0622 (La. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A.,

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

However, the existing authority recognizes that even if an operator fails to comply with such reporting requirements, an unleased owner must provide sufficient notice under La. The Plaintiff sued the operator of the Unit Well claiming entitlement to the forfeiture penalty under La. J-W Operating Co. [2]

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

However, the existing authority recognizes that even if an operator fails to comply with such reporting requirements, an unleased owner must provide sufficient notice under La. The Plaintiff sued the operator of the Unit Well claiming entitlement to the forfeiture penalty under La. J-W Operating Co. [2]

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

3] When the source of the discharge is a vessel, the “responsible party” is the owner, operator, or demise charterer of that vessel. [4] A Regulatory Increase to the Limits of Liability for Oil Pollution and an Amendment Exempting Small Passenger Vessels from the Limitation of Liability Act Present New Challenges for Vessel Owners U.S.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. for alleged damage to its property arising out of Chevron’s and its predecessor’s oil and gas operations in the Sardine Point Field from 1959 through 1991. In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C. Chevron Pipelines Company , et al., 2020-0622 (La. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A.,

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. for alleged damage to its property arising out of Chevron’s and its predecessor’s oil and gas operations in the Sardine Point Field from 1959 through 1991. In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C. Chevron Pipelines Company , et al., 2020-0622 (La. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A.,

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True Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For example, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) implemented four rate increases for all customers in 2024 alone. PG&E is far from alone. The result is higher operational costs for utilities and, in many cases, a need to pass some of those costs on to consumers. What is energy flexibility?

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. Randle , affirming in part and reversing in part the lower court’s ruling. For almost a decade, the original lessee to the agreements never subtracted post-production costs from the royalty owners’ royalty payments. If not superseded, BlueStone would be permitted to deduct post-production costs.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. Randle , affirming in part and reversing in part the lower court’s ruling. For almost a decade, the original lessee to the agreements never subtracted post-production costs from the royalty owners’ royalty payments. If not superseded, BlueStone would be permitted to deduct post-production costs.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. Since late 2021, the data previously provided in tabular format now has to be submitted in a spatial format. What do you need to submit?

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. Since late 2021, the data previously provided in tabular format now has to be submitted in a spatial format. What do you need to submit?

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The Energy Law

MARCH 10, 2021

TMR Exploration, Inc , 2021 WL 267916, the First Circuit affirmed a district court ruling on summary judgment applying the good faith purchaser defense provision set forth in La. The Hills claim that TMR, and its successor operators, produced and sold minerals from underneath their property without their knowledge or consent.

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Energy Transfer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In addition, 15 units were operated by third parties across the West Texas region in 2023, saving another 112,000 tons of CO 2. Also of note are advancements U.S. As a result of the increased use of natural gas to generate electricity, the air we breathe is cleaner today than it has been since the 1990s , and energy costs for the average U.S.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The borrower also must advise whether at any time after March 13, 2020, the borrower voluntarily ceased or reduced its operations due to Covid-19, and if so, why. On October 26, 2020, the U.S. In that revenue ruling, the IRS presented two situations. In November of 2020, the taxpayer applied to the lender for forgiveness of the loan.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

However, the existing authority recognizes that even if an operator fails to comply with such reporting requirements, an unleased owner must provide sufficient notice under La. The Plaintiff sued the operator of the Unit Well claiming entitlement to the forfeiture penalty under La. J-W Operating Co. [2]

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The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

See 2021 WL 1432222 (Tex. The plaintiff, Martha Ellison d/b/a Ellison Lease Operating, alleged that the defendant lessees, Samson Resources Company (“Samson”), COG Operating LLC (“Concho”), drilled and operated a well on her leasehold. What ensued was a long legal battle with an ironic outcome.

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The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

See 2021 WL 1432222 (Tex. The plaintiff, Martha Ellison d/b/a Ellison Lease Operating, alleged that the defendant lessees, Samson Resources Company (“Samson”), COG Operating LLC (“Concho”), drilled and operated a well on her leasehold. What ensued was a long legal battle with an ironic outcome.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. Randle , affirming in part and reversing in part the lower court’s ruling. For almost a decade, the original lessee to the agreements never subtracted post-production costs from the royalty owners’ royalty payments. If not superseded, BlueStone would be permitted to deduct post-production costs.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 10, 2021

TMR Exploration, Inc , 2021 WL 267916, the First Circuit affirmed a district court ruling on summary judgment applying the good faith purchaser defense provision set forth in La. The Hills claim that TMR, and its successor operators, produced and sold minerals from underneath their property without their knowledge or consent.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The borrower also must advise whether at any time after March 13, 2020, the borrower voluntarily ceased or reduced its operations due to Covid-19, and if so, why. On October 26, 2020, the U.S. In that revenue ruling, the IRS presented two situations. In November of 2020, the taxpayer applied to the lender for forgiveness of the loan.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

24, 2021), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed a question that has increasingly become a sticking point in Louisiana “legacy” cases: whether claims brought under a Louisiana citizen suit provision for alleged violations of state environmental regulations can be heard in federal court. 20-30224 (5th Cir.

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