The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On October 18, 2023, the EPA published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“SNPR”) regarding incidental discharges from vessels, proposing national performance standards under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (“VIDA”). The USCG will then have two years to develop and finalize corresponding regulations.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Department of the Interior (“DOI”) recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which includes two new planned rulemakings affecting federal offshore leases. 2023-N02 (March 24, 2023). 250.1409 (applicable to appeals of penalties assessed to federal offshore oil, gas, and sulphur leases) and § 290.4

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning. 23569 (April 18, 2023). The new regulations take effect on May 18, 2023.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On November 13, 2023, the U.S. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The requirement for surveillance equipment is codified in 46, U.S.C.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023, EPA and the U.S. For example, in Louisiana, the Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Management (OCM) regulates activities that occur in wetlands when they would have a significant impact on coastal resources and coastal waters of the state.

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Valor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Under pressure from activist investor Elliott Management, which holds a 5% stake, BP is shifting focus back to fossil fuels, selling 10 U.S. onshore wind farms and spinning off offshore wind assets. billion in 2023, prompting cost-cutting measures, a 5% staff reduction, and slashed executive bonuses. GW capacity.

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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.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 5, 2024

On December 29, 2023, the USCG issued Maritime Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 13-2023, Change 1 , an updated version of MSIB 13-23, that now includes a Frequently Asked Questions section addressing compliance with the Safer Seas Act that was passed in December of 2022. 3 : USCG Oversight of Safety Management Systems on U.S.

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Rextag

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This comes amid reports that activist hedge fund Elliott Management has taken a stake in the British oil major, potentially pressuring the board and executives for higher shareholder returns. Elliott Managements rumored stake in the company has fueled speculation. Auchincloss, Looneys CFO, was initially seen as a continuity candidate.

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Rextag

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Over the past two years, 2023 and 2024, production levels have soared, investment strategies have shifted, and new regulatory frameworks have emerged. 2023 Production: ~6.0 2023 Production: ~6.0 billion in late 2023 further cemented its long-term commitment to the region. We analyze major U.S. 2024 Production: 6.3

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The Energy Law

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Ocean Policy Committee (composed of members from the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Science and Technology Policy) published a Request for Information, seeking input on developing an “Ocean Justice Strategy.” Comments are due by July 24, 2023.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 27, 2023, the EPA administratively closed its Title VI investigations into whether the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) and the Louisiana Department of Health’s (“LDH”) permits and other approvals regarding two facilities resulted in racial discrimination.

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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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Valor

JANUARY 20, 2025

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. 20, 2025 appeared first on Oil and Gas Outsourcing and Mineral Management. The post Valor | Energy Connection Jan.

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