The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The Trans Energy settlement shows that exploration and production (E&P) companies need a rigorous compliance strategy for wetlands permit requirements. See our previous blog entry on the proposed rule redefining the “waters of the United States” covered by the Clean Water Act.

E&P 40

E&P Energy Energy Utilities 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 20, 2023

The court found that an English law cause of action for general indemnity is not complete until there has been payment to a third party. Because Bunge’s cause of action was not complete, it could not be adjudicated yet. Factual sufficiency requires application of a heightened pleading standard. Fed.R.Civ.P. 649 F.Supp.2d Bunge, S.A.

Completion 98

Completion E&A E&P IT 98

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the EPA’s 2020 proposed regulations, Lakers are subcategorized and completely exempted from the VGP’s numeric standard but required to implement certain BMPs. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

Management 98

Management E&P E&A Operator 98

The Energy Law

JULY 20, 2018

and (2) Does the contract provide or do the parties expect that a vessel will play a substantial role in the completion of the contract? 3] In Crescent , litigation ensued after Crescent’s employee suffered injuries while conducting P&A work on a platform. Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. [3] Delta Well Surveyors. [4] 2d 313 (5th Cir.

E&P 40

E&P IT Exploration and Production Spud-in 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

Fossil”), with whom Tauren contracted to conduct operations on the property, drilled and completed wells on the leased property in Sections 9, 10, and 16. [5] As of the posting of this blog entry, the delays for appeal have yet to expire. [2] The wells drilled in Sections 9 and 10 were completed to the Cotton Valley formation.

Royalty 40

Royalty E&P Exploration and Production Operator 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

6] Briggs , 2020 WL 355911 at p. *5. 10] Briggs , 2020 WL 355911 at p. *7. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter. 5] Id. 6 (quoting Young v. Ethyl Corp. , 2d 771 (8th Cir.1975)).

Hydraulic Fracturing 40

Hydraulic Fracturing E&P Casing Gas 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 2, 2020

On appeal, the Ninth Circuit addressed (1) whether California’s state nuisance law presented a federal question, and (2) whether the claims were completely preempted by the Clean Air Act. Removal is also allowed “where federal law completely preempts a plaintiffs’ state-law claim.” claim for relief.” Minton , 568 U.S.

Casing 52

Casing Government Energy Energy 52