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. This shared regulatory responsibility within the state created an impediment to Texas’ eventual goal of receiving primacy from the EPA.

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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

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. This shared regulatory responsibility within the state created an impediment to Texas’ eventual goal of receiving primacy from the EPA.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

20-30300, 2021 WL 96168, a three-judge panel of the U.S. On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. Hercules Offshore, Inc., Hercules Offshore, Inc., 2021 WL 96168 at *2. In re Oil Spill by Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in Gulf of Mex., 2021 WL 96168 at *2. 2021 WL 96168 at *3.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

20-30300, 2021 WL 96168, a three-judge panel of the U.S. On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. Hercules Offshore, Inc., Hercules Offshore, Inc., 2021 WL 96168 at *2. In re Oil Spill by Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” in Gulf of Mex., 2021 WL 96168 at *2. 2021 WL 96168 at *3.

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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. This shared regulatory responsibility within the state created an impediment to Texas’ eventual goal of receiving primacy from the EPA.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

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.” Some of the actions are related to development of renewable energy in Louisiana, whereas others aim to manage emissions.

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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. In the meantime, more questions than answers remain regarding the regulatory framework for offshore CCS.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

3d 550, a three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held on August 14, 2020, that seaman status under the Jones Act may apply to an injured welder on a jack-up oil rig adjacent to an inland pier. Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment. 1349(b)(1).

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. 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? So, what needs to be submitted?

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. 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? So, what needs to be submitted?

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

3d 550, a three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal held on August 14, 2020, that seaman status under the Jones Act may apply to an injured welder on a jack-up oil rig adjacent to an inland pier. Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment. 1349(b)(1).

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The Energy Law

JULY 7, 2022

Department of the Interior released its proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) requires the Secretary of the Department of the Interior to “prepare and periodically revise and maintain an oil and gas leasing program” (i.e.,

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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Enverus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With $28 billion in clean fuels M&A since 2021, the sector has outpaced all other carbon innovation categories combined. The declaration of an energy emergency, pause on offshore wind projects and promises to drill, baby, drill will reshape domestic and global markets. credit prices, fundamentally reshaping market dynamics.

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Valor

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

February 17, 2025 Edition At Valor, our goal is to keep you informed of the latest news and updates from the oil and gas industry. oil rigs have increased by 1, totaling 768 rigs for the week ending February 16, 2025, yet this figure is still lower than the 785 rigs recorded at the same time last year. Despite the cuts, U.S.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana granted Plaintiff States’ request for an injunction to block the Biden Administration’s pause on new federal oil and gas lease sales (“Lease Pause”). 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). Louisiana v. 3 & 4) The Balance of Equities and the Public Interest.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana granted Plaintiff States’ request for an injunction to block the Biden Administration’s pause on new federal oil and gas lease sales (“Lease Pause”). 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). Louisiana v. 3 & 4) The Balance of Equities and the Public Interest.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana granted Plaintiff States’ request for an injunction to block the Biden Administration’s pause on new federal oil and gas lease sales (“Lease Pause”). 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). Louisiana v. 3 & 4) The Balance of Equities and the Public Interest.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

On April 22, 2021, the plaintiffs—Texas, Louisiana, and eight other energy producing states (the “Plaintiff States”)—filed suit to challenge Executive Order 13990, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. Conclusion.

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Valor

JANUARY 20, 2025

January 20, 2025 Edition At Valor, our goal is to keep you informed of the latest news and updates from the oil and gas industry. Global review of 2024 oil and gas discoveries Summary : In 2024, global oil and gas discoveries were reviewed, detailing key findings by region, resource type, operators, and terrain, compared to 2023.

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