The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

Abandonment 52

Abandonment Pipeline Offshore E&A 52

The Energy Law

AUGUST 18, 2016

On August 16th, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an advisory bulletin to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline under 49 C.F.R. These pipelines may still contain hazardous materials. Parts 192 and 195 (2016).

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Abandonment Pipeline Operator Maintenance 40

The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

Abandonment 40

Abandonment Pipeline Offshore E&A 40

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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.

Offshore 52

Offshore Pipeline E&A Abandonment 52

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.”

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Operator E&A Abandonment 52

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.”

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Exploration and Production Operator E&A 40

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Statewide Order 29-N-6 provides clear guidelines for Class VI wells, which cover the permitting process, siting criteria, area of review, well construction and completion, operational protocol, testing and monitoring specifications, plugging and abandonment procedures, and reporting requirements.

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Underground Injection Control Operator E&A Completion 52