Enverus

MARCH 10, 2025

The following blog is distilled from Intelligence Research (EIR) publications and EIRs very own Andrew Dittmars media statements on the Diamondback acquisition. Diamondback is one of the largest players in the Permian Basin, second only to Exxon Mobil, based on gross operated oil volumes. [1] million per location. [2]

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Exxon ”), at p. Part I of this blog covers some basics about state and federal courts, explaining why the jurisdictional question of where a case will be decided is often contested. Part II of this blog discusses why. District of Columbia v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al., 22-7163 (Dec. 19, 2023) (“ D.C. Exxon In D.C.

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Casing E&P E&A Government 98

The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

A Regulatory Increase to the Limits of Liability for Oil Pollution and an Amendment Exempting Small Passenger Vessels from the Limitation of Liability Act Present New Challenges for Vessel Owners U.S. First, the Coast Guard announced [1] increases to the liability limits in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”). [2]

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Oil Offshore Pipeline E&A 98

The Energy Law

MAY 23, 2007

By Leta Seletzky : In Seagull Energy E & P, Inc. May 4, 2007), the Texas Supreme Court affirmed a decision by the Austin Court of Appeals upholding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ authority to regulate both drilling and production of commingled oil and/or gas deposits and to treat commingled deposits as one reservoir.

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Oil Gas E&P E&A 40

The Energy Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

In 2007, in guidance specifically addressing oil and gas activities, EPA stated that “proximity is the most informative factor in making source determinations.” The question of what is “contiguous or adjacent” has long been vexing for the exploration and production industry. See Memorandum from William L. 12, 2007).

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E&P Exploration and Production Petroleum Gas 40

The Energy Law

AUGUST 20, 2012

By Robert E. Moreno On August 16, 2012, EPA published a new rule that revises the NESHAP Subpart HH standards for the oil and gas industry. New Oil & Gas Rule The new rule modifies the definition of “associated equipment” by removing the “potential for flash emissions” qualifier after “storage vessels.” Holden and Carlos J.

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Oil Gas Exploration and Production Natural Gas 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 25, 2008

By Claire Bienvenu On May 23, 2008, the Ninth Circuit vacated EPA’s rule exempting discharges of sediment resulting from oil and gas construction activities from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. 06-73217 (9th Cir.

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Oil Gas Exploration and Production E&P 40

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 4, 2018

El Paso E & P Co. , El Paso E & P Co. , By using this blog site you understand and acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship formed between you and Liskow & Lewis and/or the individual Liskow & Lewis lawyers posting to this site by virtue of your using this site. 2d 640, 641-43 (W.D.

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Gas Exploration and Production E&P E&A 52

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These standards aim to minimize the discharge of pollutants such as aquatic nuisance species, bacteria or pathogens, and oil and grease into the waters of the United States and the contiguous zone. Although the deadline for doing so was December 4, 2020, these standards have not yet been finalized or implemented.

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Management E&P E&A Operator 98

The Energy Law

JULY 20, 2018

Gulf Oil Corp. , [1] for determining whether a contract to perform services related to oil & gas exploration on navigable waters is maritime, the Fifth Circuit took up In re Larry Doiron, Incorporated [2] earlier this year in an effort to streamline the test and bring clarity to an area of the law mired in uncertainty.

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E&P IT Exploration and Production Spud-in 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2020

Union Oil Co. 2003) (“the regulations govern the parties’ joint and several liabilities vis-à-vis the Government not amongst themselves”) and Total E&P USA, Inc. Marubeni Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. , Sojitz Energy Venture, Inc. of California , 394 F. 3d 687 (S.D. Parker Drilling Co. , 3d 558, 563 (5th Cir.

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Royalty E&P Offshore E&A 52

The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

The Second Circuit’s decision also addressed issues involving lender liability for damages under the Louisiana Mineral Code, and a detailed discussion of those issues is also located on The Energy Law Blog. As of the posting of this blog entry, the delays for appeal have yet to expire. [2] EP Energy E&P Co.,

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Royalty E&P Exploration and Production Operator 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

The court reasoned that every oil and gas well, whether conventional or otherwise, artificially creates a pressure gradient that causes minerals to flow towards the wellbore that otherwise would have remained in place. [12] 2] Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. 6] Briggs , 2020 WL 355911 at p. *5. 3d 1, 4 (Tx.

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Hydraulic Fracturing E&P Casing Gas 40

The Energy Law

JANUARY 15, 2020

Lawsuits against fossil fuel companies: Investor Fraud Lawsuits: The first category of climate change litigation alleges that oil and gas companies defrauded investors by falsely stating that the company had fully considered the risks of climate change regulation and had factored those risks into its business operations.

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Casing Government E&A IT 52

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

In Lightning Oil Co. Anadarko E&P Onshore, No. A mineral “‘lessee’s interest is a separate, real interest, amount[ing] to a defeasible title in fee to the oil and gas in the ground.’” Lightning Oil Co. 04-14-00903-CV , 2014 Tex. Lexis 8673 (Aug.

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Drilling rig E&P Oil E&A 40

The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2018

ATHOS I had its genesis in a 2004 vessel allision and oil spill on the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The ATHOS I was contracted to deliver crude oil from Venezuela to a syndicate of CITGO interests, collectively referred to as “CARCO.” Delivery was to occur at CARCO’s marine terminal in Paulsboro, New Jersey.

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Casing IT Oil Crude Oil 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 2, 2020

Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. 19-1330), and the First Circuit is likewise reviewing the remand of Rhode Island’s climate change lawsuit back to state court (Docket No.

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Casing Government Energy Energy 52

The Energy Law

MARCH 23, 2016

In the next few days, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will publish in the Federal Register a Proposed Rule that would result in a significant change on how the agency regulates air emissions from oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), in the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Proposed Rule, p.

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E&P Operator Mechanic Exploration and Production 40

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In addition, the proposed regulations provide that BOEM would also consider the proved oil and gas reserves on the lease and the financial strength of predecessors in determining whether additional security was required. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Pipeline Operator E&A Abandonment 52

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In addition, the proposed regulations provide that BOEM would also consider the proved oil and gas reserves on the lease and the financial strength of predecessors in determining whether additional security was required. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Pipeline Exploration and Production Operator E&A 40

The Energy Law

APRIL 29, 2016

EP Energy E&P Company, L.P., The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal, in Middleton, et al.

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Workover Operator E&P E&A 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 10, 2023

From the moment your alarm on your cell phone goes off in the morning, to using your battery-powered toothbrush, to reading this blog post on your laptop or tablet, lithium makes it all work. One such issue is the applicability of an oil, gas and mineral lease to the production and selling of lithium.

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