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Corporate Protection Pipeline: Court Denies Economic Damages Based on Robins Dry Dock

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On October 30, 2023, the U.S. Claimants sought damages for alleged pipeline damage caused by the SEACOR POWER as well as economic damages from deferred oil production. 21-1062, 2023 WL 7128849 (E.D. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana found that the rule established by the U.S. 303 (1927).

Pipeline

Pipeline Casing E&A Offshore

2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

10] While the rule does not specify whether the new limits apply retroactively to oil spills that occur before the effective date, case law indicates that the change will be prospective only. [11] 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports).

Oil

Oil Offshore Pipeline E&A

BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

When BSEE issues an order to predecessors, it requires them to monitor, maintain, and decommission all wells, pipelines, and facilities to minimize safety hazards, environmental harm, and interference with navigation or other uses of the OCS. 23569 (April 18, 2023). The new regulations take effect on May 18, 2023.

Exploration and Production

Exploration and Production E&A Casing Operator

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

On May 25, 2023, the Nation’s first U.S.-built The substation’s maiden voyage marks a major milestone in the development of Jones Act compliant offshore wind vessels necessary to bring the large amount of federal utility-scale projects in the pipeline to fruition. the largest U.S. 1331 et seq. back in 2021.

Offshore

Offshore Completion Energy Energy

EPA and Army Corps Release New WOTUS Rule

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023, EPA and the U.S. EPA and Army Corps intend to hold webinars on September 12, 13, and 20, 2023 to discuss the updated WOTUS rule, and the recording will be posted on EPA’s website, [link] [1] The WOTUS definition is subject to certain listed exceptions.

E&A

E&A Casing Mechanic IT

DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

2023-N02 (March 24, 2023). BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is scheduled to be published in December 2024, with public comments expected to close in February 2025. BSEE is currently authorized to assess civil penalties of up to $52,646 per day per regulatory violation.

Offshore

Offshore Pipeline E&A Abandonment

Louisiana Appeals Court Finds Environmental Justice Is Part of the Louisiana Public Trust Duty

The Energy Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality , 2023-CA-0578. On January 19, 2024, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal reinstated the Formosa Plastics (“FG LA”) facility air permits, which the lower court had previously vacated.

E&A

E&A IT Pipeline Education

Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren

Energy Transfer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In 2023, Warren made the largest single donation to his alma mater, the University of Texas-Arlington in the college’s history. His $10 million donation in 2012 was instrumental in the creation of Klyde Warren Park , a beloved 5.2-acre acre green space that reconnects the citys uptown and downtown areas.

Energy

Energy Energy Education Instrumentation

BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

The Energy Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

Ultimately, for BOEM, the goal as of now is a GOM wind energy lease auction to take place in early 2023, although a concrete date was not given.

Offshore

Offshore Energy Energy E&A

Texas Supreme Court Holds that Add-Back Provision in Oil and Gas Lease Required Royalties to be Paid on Prices in Excess of the Producers’ Gross Proceeds

The Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2023

20-0904, 2023 WL 2438927 (Tex. 2023), in which it held that lessees owed royalties in excess of their gross proceeds, specifically “adding back” costs incurred by third-party buyers that were enumerated in the sales contract and subtracted from the sales price. Sheppard , — S.W.3d

Royalty

Royalty Oil Gas Downstream

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 two bureaus stated their focus for fiscal year (FY) 2022 would be on the development of regulations to address the IIJA requirement; accordingly, both BOEM and BSEE have budgeted funds for FY 2023 to develop such a framework. In the meantime, more questions than answers remain regarding the regulatory framework for offshore CCS.

Offshore

Offshore Operator E&A Pipeline

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Environmental Decision Narrowing the Scope of the Clean Water Act

The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

21-454 (May 25, 2023) is a landmark ruling in environmental law interpreting the scope of water bodies covered by the Clean Water Act (CWA) – an issue that has been debated by courts, presidential administrations, and federal agencies for decades. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v.

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Corporate Protection Pipeline: Court Denies Economic Damages Based on Robins Dry Dock

2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

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BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

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

EPA and Army Corps Release New WOTUS Rule

DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

Louisiana Appeals Court Finds Environmental Justice Is Part of the Louisiana Public Trust Duty

Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren

BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

Texas Supreme Court Holds that Add-Back Provision in Oil and Gas Lease Required Royalties to be Paid on Prices in Excess of the Producers’ Gross Proceeds

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

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Environmental Decision Narrowing the Scope of the Clean Water Act

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