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Subsea Plugging & Abandonment: Light Well Intervention Vessel Overview

Drillers

There is a significant focus on plug and abandonment decommissioning in today’s workscopes. I thought it would be pertinent to write something on the plug and abandonment (P&A) of subsea assets utilizing a Light Well Intervention Vessel (LWIV). In abandonment, no two wells will be the same. Reservoir abandonment 2.

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Federal Agency Recommends Updated Regulations for Pipeline Monitoring, Decommissioning, and Abandonment

The Energy Law

The Report concluded that the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) lacks a robust oversight process (1) for ensuring the integrity of active offshore oil and gas pipelines and (2) to address the environmental risks posed by decommissioning and abandoning pipelines on the seafloor.

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Federal Agency Recommends Updated Regulations for Pipeline Monitoring, Decommissioning, and Abandonment

The Energy Law

The Report concluded that the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) lacks a robust oversight process (1) for ensuring the integrity of active offshore oil and gas pipelines and (2) to address the environmental risks posed by decommissioning and abandoning pipelines on the seafloor.

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

The Energy Law

The Department of the Interior (“DOI”) recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which includes two new planned rulemakings affecting federal offshore leases. 250.1409 (applicable to appeals of penalties assessed to federal offshore oil, gas, and sulphur leases) and § 290.4 9598 (Feb.

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Valor | Energy Connection – Feb. 24, 2025

Valor

February 24, 2025 Edition At Valor, our goal is to keep you informed of the latest news and updates from the oil and gas industry. Stay tuned for weekly updates to keep you well-informed. onshore wind farms and spinning off offshore wind assets. Brent crude fell 20 cents to $74.23 per barrel, following a $2 decline on Friday.

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

The Energy Law

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. 3] In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate. Senate Bill 119 ( S.

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Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

The Energy Law

While the actions have been informed by feedback from the Task Force’s advisory groups, research on best practices in other states, and many conversations throughout meetings, workshops, and public comment, the draft action portfolio will continue to evolve in the coming months. Noteworthy actions include: ACTION 5.6

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