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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters

The Energy Law

After the project’s anticipated completion and sea trials by the end of this year, Charybdis will be deployed for the construction of Revolution and Sunrise Wind. On May 25, 2023, the Nation’s first U.S.-built The Kansas-engineered substation was designed and built by Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd., the largest U.S. the largest U.S.

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Third Circuit Restores Rule B Attachment Based On Breach of Contract Claim Under English Law, Implied Indemnity Claim Not Enough

The Energy Law

On June 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit analyzed what constitutes a prima facie maritime claim sufficient to support attachment of property under Rule B of the Supplemental Rules of Admiralty of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Property of the defendant within the district is then subject to seizure. Bunge appealed.

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LDEQ Releases Louisiana’s First-Ever Voluntary Environmental Self-Audit Program

The Energy Law

If the owner or operator cannot complete the audit within six months after the date of initiation, it must submit in a written request for extension “at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the audit period with sufficient information to justify an extension.” Part 68 and LAC § 33:III.5901; LAC § 33:I.7007(A). LAC § 33:I.7009(E).

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law

Class VI regulations were published in the Louisiana Register on January 20, 2021, and it is expected that the EPA will complete its review of the package and public comments by the third quarter of this year. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.

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State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

The draft EA, which BOEM expects to complete sometime this summer, will consider the potential environmental consequences of site characterization and site assessment activities associated with wind energy leases. An important next step in wind energy leasing was announced earlier this year.

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Fifth Circuit Allows Landowners’ Tort Claim Against Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to Move Forward

The Energy Law

Baker Hughes a G E Co., One of the Facility Defendants removed the case to federal court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, arguing that complete diversity existed between all properly joined defendants and the Plaintiffs. In D & J Invs. of Cenla, L.L.C. 17, 2022) (hereinafter “ D & J Invs.

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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas

The Energy Law

Class VI regulations were published in the Louisiana Register on January 20, 2021, and it is expected that the EPA will complete its review of the package and public comments by the third quarter of this year. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.