The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

RUE grants are authorizations from BOEM to use a portion of the seabed not encompassed by the holder’s lease to construct, modify, or maintain platforms, artificial islands, facilities, installations, and other devices that support exploration, development, or production of oil and gas or other energy resources from another lease.

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The Energy Law

MAY 18, 2021

. § 1447(d), a provision that specifically authorizes interlocutory appeal of an order remanding a case removed pursuant to the federal officer removal statute. The energy companies removed Baltimore’s case to federal court asserting several bases for federal court jurisdiction, one of which was federal officer jurisdiction.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 19, 2021

The Eagle II case is the second case that arose between TRO-X, L.P. (“TRO-X”) In Eagle II , TRO-X alleged that Eagle failed to pay TRO-X its share of income generated from production on the equitable interests. The Texas Supreme Court recently released its anticipated opinion in Eagle Oil & Gas Co. TRO-X, L.P. ,

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The Energy Law

APRIL 19, 2021

The Eagle II case is the second case that arose between TRO-X, L.P. (“TRO-X”) In Eagle II , TRO-X alleged that Eagle failed to pay TRO-X its share of income generated from production on the equitable interests. The Texas Supreme Court recently released its anticipated opinion in Eagle Oil & Gas Co. TRO-X, L.P. ,

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The Energy Law

APRIL 12, 2022

In Litel Explorations, LLC v. The Litel case began as a legacy lawsuit, in which Pioneer Natural Resources, Inc. and Gary Production Company were named as prior operators of the G.A. The Lyon Well was leaking in 2018, which prompted the LDNR to task the current operator (Sandhill Production, Inc.) Aegis Development Co.,

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Texas Business Courts will potentially impact a wide range of cases, from high-value contract disputes to intricate corporate governance issues. What potential pros and cons may arise from submitting a case to the new Business Courts? How might existing agreements and future contracts be affected by this new forum?

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As it “is impossible to transfer rights to an assignee under an expired mineral lease,” in a case where oil, gas and mineral leases had expired prior to plaintiff’s acquisition of the property, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Litel Explorations, L.L.C. Aegis Development Company, L.L.C., 7/18/18), 252 So.3d 49,569 (La.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 29, 2021

QEP Energy Company , the Western District of Louisiana rejected, for the second time in this case, Plaintiffs’ claims seeking a disgorgement of QEP’s profits. As to Plaintiffs’ claim under the Civil Code articles on accession, the District Court found those articles could not lead to an award of disgorgement.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 17, 2019

In a victory for the oil and gas industry, the Third Circuit rendered a decision rejecting attempts by the Louisiana Department of Revenue to impose severance taxes on crude oil production based on index pricing. The attorneys involved in Avanti case are Cheryl Kornick , James Exnicios , Robert Angelico , and R.J.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 1, 2006

Judge Sarah Vance of the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed a suit in which plaintiffs claimed that oil and gas production and pipeline companies’ activities in South Louisiana marshes contributed to the destruction wreaked by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In Barasich v. Columbia Gulf Transmission, et al.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 8, 2020

With the prevalence of cases involving royalty disputes in Texas, the state’s Supreme Court has never hesitated to address these issues. One aspect of royalties that gets a significant amount of attention from Texas royalty owners is post-production costs. Heritage Resources , 939 S.W.2d 2d at 120-21. Heritage Resources , 939 S.W.2d

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As it “is impossible to transfer rights to an assignee under an expired mineral lease,” in a case where oil, gas and mineral leases had expired prior to plaintiff’s acquisition of the property, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Litel Explorations, L.L.C. Aegis Development Company, L.L.C., 7/18/18), 252 So.3d 49,569 (La.

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The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2008

First, the Court held that the provisions of Act 312 are “called into play when any litigation or pleading making a judicial demand arising from or alleging environmental damage is filed” and the litigation involves “contamination resulting from activities associated with oilfield sites and exploration and production sites.”

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 20, 2021

This case is one of a number of cases brought by states, cities, and other municipalities against energy companies alleging that the companies contributed to climate change. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court, June 2, 2020 ; and (3) U.S.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 2, 2020

climate change litigation, as these cases continue to grow in number. Moreover, in addition to climate change litigation, the Supreme Court’s review could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s coastal erosion litigation, where energy companies have asserted similar arguments when removing those 42 cases.

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The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. Iowa Production , landowners sued oil and gas companies for breach of a mineral lease. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., After the LL&E I decision, the case went to trial in 2015. State of Louisiana v. 2020-00685 (La.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

Tauren Exploration, Inc. , 1] In the case, a landowner sued its mineral lessees for: (1) failure to provide a recordable act evidencing the expiration of a mineral lease under Mineral Code articles 206-209 and (2) failure to pay royalties under Mineral Code articles 137-140. [2] Tauren Exploration, Inc. ,

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The subsequent purchaser doctrine has been litigated extensively in Louisiana legacy cases involving claims for oilfield remediation. For more information about this article or related issues, please contact attorneys Kelly Becker (kbbecker@liskow.com) or Mark Deethardt ( mrdeethardt@liskow.com ).

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This case was handled by Paul Adkins in Liskow’s Baton Rouge office. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. A copy of the Court’s opinion can be found here.

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Navigate Power

JANUARY 22, 2025

Article at a glance Combined utility and energy bill audits identify billing errors and optimize consumption. The audits streamline operations and enhance productivity through better equipment and energy plans. This guide explores how these audits work, their benefits, and why they are vital for cost savings and sustainability.

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The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

The tables turned again at the Texas Supreme Court, which ultimately held that the boundary stipulation was valid and that the defendants conclusively established their ratification defense, but the case is still ongoing. The case then proceeded to trial on Concho’s counterclaims. Factual and Procedural Background.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had finalized a voluntary disclosure program for new owners of upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities. In most cases, new owners will have nine months from the date of acquisition to notify EPA of their interest in participating in the program.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

Iowa Production, et al. Recently, those typical types of claims have been supplemented in some legacy litigation cases with citizen suit allegations based on the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act. In 2003, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Corbello, et al.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In Texas, for example, case law has not yet settled critical questions regarding real property rights for capture, injection, and storage such as the issue of who owns the rights to lease subsurface pore space for carbon storage when the mineral and surface estates have been severed. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Navigate Power

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Article at a glance Sell surplus power to utility companies and offset installation costs. In that case, local utility companies may pay you for the excess energy, so nothing goes to waste. As technology evolves, outdated strategies, products, and systems can better accommodate the need for eco-friendly business solutions.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Thus, the entire case hinges on the power of the conjunction “and” to conjoin two noncontiguous sections into a single tract. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In most cases of default of a current lessee or owner of operating rights, BSEE will call upon a prior interest owner to perform the required decommissioning. In such case, BOEM may require that the party provide additional security for decommissioning obligations for which such predecessor is not liable.

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Rextag

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This article examines their findings in depth, presenting hard numbers, economic realities, and 23 major flawed assumptions that cast doubt on the IEAs predictions. Ford lost $60,000 per EV in 2024, forcing automakers to scale back production. However, the real-world EV market is slowing down. and Europe.

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Oil and Gas Investments

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Production from Latin America represents just a sliver of overall supply. That mine is owned by Mosaic, who will give the mine a small increase in production in 2024 from 350,000 tonnes to 400K. But that is about to change when Brazil Potash’s Autazes mine lifts off into production. Getting to production is the challenge.

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Aresco

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For accredited investors, direct investment in crude oil and natural gas exploration provides an opportunity to diversify their portfolios and potentially tap into lucrative returns, as well as enjoy some significant tax benefits. What Are Direct Oil and Gas Exploration Investments? Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor?

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021). Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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