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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. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen.

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Gastech Days I & II: Energy transformation through innovation

Oilholics Synonymous Report

However, as Day I of Gastech - which is formally running from September 17 to 20 - kicked off on Tuesday, energy bosses bemoaned the lack of clarity and consistency from Washington on policy matters pertaining to natural gas exploration and LNG permits. All at a time when oil prices are currently lurking around 2021 lows.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ISSUES 60-DAY MORATORIUM ON FEDERAL LEASING AND DRILLING PERMITS

The Energy Law

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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Overturning 8 Years of “Palpable Error,” The Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Damages Available to Landowners in Oilfield Legacy Litigation

The Energy Law

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.” Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., 6/30/2021); — So. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., State of Louisiana v. 2d 686 (La.

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Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

The Energy Law

3d —, 2021 WL115917, the Second Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of Comstock Oil & Gas, LLC, emphasizing not only the importance of the language of Comstock’s Master Service Agreement (“MSA”), but the absence of any contractual or actual operational control over the activities of its independent contractor.

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Future Outlook for Subsurface Trespass Claims Against Third Party Purchasers of Minerals

The Energy Law

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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Overturning 8 Years of “Palpable Error,” The Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Damages Available to Landowners in Oilfield Legacy Litigation

The Energy Law

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.” Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., 6/30/2021); — So. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., State of Louisiana v. 2d 686 (La.

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