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Forum Shopping Curtailed: Venue Limited to Parish Where Drilling Rig Was Lost

The Energy Law

D&D alleged that Pritchard, an employee of Alliance, which XTO retained to operate the rig, failed to ensure that sufficient drilling mud was on hand at the rig, and that the lack of sufficient drilling mud caused a well blow out and subsequent fire that destroyed the rig in LaSalle Parish. 2d 12, 18-19 (La.

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Force Majeure Clause Fails to Protect Oil and Gas Lessee From Mistakenly-Scheduled Deadline

The Energy Law

However, the delay was caused when a wellbore collapsed during its drilling of a separate well, and the drilling rig used to drill the separate well was the same rig scheduled to drill the well at issue. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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What are Tangible Drilling Costs?

Aresco

These costs are directly related to the actual drilling operations and typically represent a significant portion of the overall expenses in oil and gas exploration and production. Tangible Drilling Costs include various tangible, physical components and services necessary for drilling a well.

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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

The Energy Law

Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc. Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment.

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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

The Energy Law

Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc. Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment.

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OCS Lease Expiration: MMS Denial of Suspension of Operations Upheld

The Energy Law

Due to weather conditions and the limitations of ATP’s contracted drilling rig, ATP was unable to get a well drilled prior to the lease expiration date. In denying ATP’s request for an SOO, the MMS relied upon its Notice to Lessees No.

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The Crucial Role of Plastic Thread Protectors in Ensuring Project Success

DIC Oil Tools

Role of Plastic Thread Protectors: Oilfield plastic thread protectors serve a crucial role in protecting the threaded connections of pipes, drill bits, casing, and other equipment used in the oil and gas industry. Here are some specific aspects and features of oilfield plastic thread protectors: 1.

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