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All or Nothing: Regulators Strictly Define Pipeline Abandonment

The Energy Law

This clarification comes after a number of leaks in 2014 and 2015 from pipelines that were believed to be “abandoned.” In two incidents, the current owners or operators of the pipelines had purchased the pipelines from previous owners or operators with the understanding that the pipelines had been properly abandoned before purchase.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

1] This pair of bills seeks the development of stricter state standards (HB 896) and an analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits for certain oil and gas facilities including regulatory and/or incentive-based approaches to reduce emissions (HB 897). 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3] 3] [link]. [4] 4] [link]. [5]

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law

During this downturn in activity, mineral rights owners must remain cognizant of the maintenance activities necessary to preserve their mineral rights. The well was a dry hole, however, and was therefore plugged and abandoned on April 21, 2006. Cannisnia Plantation, LLC v. A well was spud on March 28, 2006. 1] 53,252 (La.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law

1] This pair of bills seeks the development of stricter state standards (HB 896) and an analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits for certain oil and gas facilities including regulatory and/or incentive-based approaches to reduce emissions (HB 897). 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3] 3] [link]. [4] 4] [link]. [5]

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