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New IRS Revenue Ruling Provides Opportunities for Financing Carbon Capture Equipment

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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United States Supreme Court Blocks New Jersey’s Sovereign Immunity Challenge to FERC Certificate Holder’s Condemnation of State-Owned Land

The Energy Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

On June 29, 2021, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, held that a natural gas company’s right to condemn property for a pipeline under the Natural Gas Act includes the right to condemn state-owned property. In PennEast Pipeline Co. In January 2018, FERC granted PennEast’s request.

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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2023

back in 2021. back in 2021. The Jones Act requires that the transport of “merchandise” between U.S. The Jones Act requires that the transport of “merchandise” between U.S. On May 25, 2023, the Nation’s first U.S.-built The Kansas-engineered substation was designed and built by Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd., 1331 et seq.

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Louisiana International Terminal Project Receives Federal Funding Boost

The Energy Law

JANUARY 3, 2024

Bernard Transportation Corridor that will connect lower St. MVN-2021-00270-EG) in December 2021, and the project is currently in the design/permitting phase of the USACE’s environmental review process. The Port of New Orleans has been awarded a $73.8 Bernard Parish. Bernard Parish by 2050.

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How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

Energy Transfer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For nearly 30 years, Energy Transfer has played a major role in powering the natural gas revolution, transporting approximately 30 percent of all natural gas in the U.S. For nearly 30 years, Energy Transfer has played a major role in powering the natural gas revolution, transporting approximately 30 percent of all natural gas in the U.S.

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Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

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. s Transportation, LLC , —- So.3d s Transportation, LLC , —- So.3d In McDaniel v R.J.’s In McDaniel v R.J.’s

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Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

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. s Transportation, LLC , —- So.3d s Transportation, LLC , —- So.3d In McDaniel v R.J.’s

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New Developments in Shocking Case Before the Texas Supreme Court Regarding Construction of Novel Oil & Gas Royalty Term

The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. Sheppard is a royalty dispute between several lessees, Devon Energy Production Co., and several lessors, Michael A. Sheppard, et. concerning a novel royalty term that may have a huge impact on the way oil and gas royalties are paid in the future. See 13-19-00036-CV, 2020 WL 6164467, at *12 (Tex.

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How Energy Flexibility Benefits Utilities and Their Customers

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. Energy flexibility can happen across all stages of energy production, transportation, and use. For customers, it offers cheaper energy and more control. What is energy flexibility?

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s

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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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

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.

Royalty

Royalty Gas Oil Downstream

At the Well vs. Off the Lease: The Fifth Circuit Asks the Texas Supreme Court to Determine Whether Off-Lease Fuel May be Deducted from Royalties Valued at the Well

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Common examples of post-production costs include gathering, transportation, processing, and compression. When Hilcorp produced gas on the Leased Premises, it transported the gas off the Leased Premises, where it used some of the gas produced from the Leased Premises to make the remaining gas marketable. Hilcorp Energy Company , —F.4th—,

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

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. Factual and Procedural Background. For almost a decade, the original lessee to the agreements never subtracted post-production costs from the royalty owners’ royalty payments. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., 3d 198, 211 (Tex.

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

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021. Governor Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force, charged with making recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions originating in Louisiana, recently took another step towards that goal. The period for public comment ends on October 8 th.

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With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

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. However, the DOI’s proposed implementing regulations authorized by the IIJA have yet to be issued for public comment.

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

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.

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

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.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

Background The Keystone Pipeline is a system of petroleum pipelines designed to transport crude oil from fields in Alberta, Canada and ultimately terminating at refineries on the U.S Constitution. Gulf Coast. and Canada near Morgan, Montana. 2015 aerial photograph. A failure to make such a finding would grant the permit by operation of law.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

The Keystone Pipeline is a system of petroleum pipelines designed to transport crude oil from fields in Alberta, Canada and ultimately terminating at refineries on the U.S Constitution. Background. Gulf Coast. and Canada near Morgan, Montana. 2015 aerial photograph. energy security, and oil prices. [7].

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New IRS Revenue Ruling Provides Opportunities for Financing Carbon Capture Equipment

United States Supreme Court Blocks New Jersey’s Sovereign Immunity Challenge to FERC Certificate Holder’s Condemnation of State-Owned Land

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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

Louisiana International Terminal Project Receives Federal Funding Boost

How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

New Developments in Shocking Case Before the Texas Supreme Court Regarding Construction of Novel Oil & Gas Royalty Term

How Energy Flexibility Benefits Utilities and Their Customers

Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s

Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

At the Well vs. Off the Lease: The Fifth Circuit Asks the Texas Supreme Court to Determine Whether Off-Lease Fuel May be Deducted from Royalties Valued at the Well

Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

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

With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

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