Casing, Completion and Government

Climate Change Jurisdiction: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court

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. The two federal district court judges handling the eight cases reached different conclusions on Plaintiffs’ remand motions. BP PLC et al.

Casing

Casing Government Energy Energy

Third Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling in OPA Liability Case

The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2018

The ATHOS I successfully completed the 1,900 mile journey from Venezuela to Paulsboro, but its hull was pierced by a submerged anchor within 900 meters of its intended berth. Procedural History The case was originally tried in a forty-one day bench trial by Judge John P. These actions were consolidated into the ATHOS I litigation.

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Green Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know

Energy Refuge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In case you are building a new house, you will have to apply for a normal mortgage loan then get an EEM loan as an add-on. A lender may offer multiple types of loan and in some cases all three. Once the report is complete, the lender deposits the EEM loan into an escrow account. Guide for Energy Efficient Mortgage.

Energy

Energy Energy Finance Casing

The Great Energy Debate: Why the IEA's Peak Oil Forecast Might Be Completely Wrong - 23 Wrong Assumptions

Rextag

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Governments are struggling to build charging infrastructure, creating adoption barriers. 5) Governments Are Rolling Back EV Mandates The IEA assumes governments will aggressively push EV adoption, but real policies are shifting away from strict mandates. However, recent political and economic shifts suggest the opposite.

Oil

Oil Completion Energy Energy

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

The Energy Law

JUNE 20, 2023

In this case, Tongli Shipping Pte. F]ederal maritime law governs whether a claim sounds in admiralty and that the relevant substantive law governs whether a plaintiff has alleged a valid prima facie claim,” citing Blue Whale Corp. Because Bunge’s cause of action was not complete, it could not be adjudicated yet.

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The Supreme Court’s Adopted Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: A Welcome Emphasis on Cooperative Case Management and Cost-Effective Discovery

The Energy Law

AUGUST 10, 2015

Together, the adopted amendments evidence the Court’s emphasis on promoting cooperative case management and reducing the delays and considerable costs often associated with the discovery process. A complete set of the amended and adopted rules may be accessed by clicking here. [1]

Casing

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Federal Circuit Holds U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Not Liable for Hurricane Katrina Flood Damage

The Energy Law

APRIL 25, 2018

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued a significant opinion in a case in which a takings claim was asserted to redress Hurricane Katrina-related flood damage. In 1968, the Corps completed construction of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (“MRGO”) in New Orleans.

Engineering

Engineering Engineer Government Casing

The Liskow Legislative Minute – Week 2

The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2023

The main commentary and questions by committee members related to how local officials and constituents could have input into the discussion of CCS projects as well as how local areas could benefit financially.

Casing

Casing E&A Operator Education

The Liskow Legislative Minute – Week 2

The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2023

The main commentary and questions by committee members related to how local officials and constituents could have input into the discussion of CCS projects as well as how local areas could benefit financially.

Casing

Casing E&A Operator Education

Five Lessons Learned from Executing Shale Drilling Transactions

The Energy Law

AUGUST 10, 2017

In these transactions, the Drilling Party pays for or “carries” all or a substantial portion of the Lease Party’s share of the costs of drilling and completing one or more wells on the leases (“Earning Wells”). This incentive may help the Lease Party find a willing partner to drill in an otherwise down market for drilling transactions.

Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic Fracturing Completion Exploration and Production Spud-in

Environmental Groups File Suit to Compel EPA to Review and Revise Oil and Gas Waste Regulations

The Energy Law

MAY 12, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to compel EPA to “fulfill long-delayed nondiscretionary duties” under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by issuing revised regulations governing oil and gas wastes. McCarthy , Case No. The lawsuit is styled as Environmental Integrity Project, et al. McCarthy , 989 F.

Oil

Oil Gas Hydraulic Fracturing Casing

U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms $20 Million Judgment Against Barge Owner as Responsible Party Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Case: United States v. government filed suit against ACL and DRD under OPA ’90 seeking to recover the $20 million in cleanup costs incurred in connection with the spill. [1] 1] DRD filed for bankruptcy, and a judgment was ultimately issued in favor of the government and against ACL for $20 million. 16-31150, F.3d 2704(a).

Oil

Oil Operator Completion Casing

The Good Neighbor Provision on Steroids: Third Circuit Ruling Resurrects Clean Air Act Section 126(b)

The Energy Law

JULY 23, 2013

EPA may, however, allow the source to continue operations beyond three months if the source “complies with such emissions limitations and compliance schedules … as may be provided by the Administrator” to bring about compliance “as expeditiously as possible, but in no case later than three years after the date of such finding.”

Casing

Casing Operator Government Mechanic

Texas Appeals Court Rules Assignee Retains All Acreage Covered by Assignment Under Retained-Acreage Clause

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The term “proration unit” as used herein, shall mean the area within the surface boundaries of the proration unit then established by field rules or special order of the appropriate regulatory authority for the reservoir in which each well is completed. In this case, Chesapeake had chosen not to designate a full proration unit (i.e.,

Field

Field Exploration and Production Completion Gas

New Texas Legislation Authorizes TCEQ to Permit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The legislation gives TCEQ the authority to issue permits authorizing GHG emissions and develop rules governing the permitting process as well as rules for transitioning the process away from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) to TCEQ. However, the case is still pending before the D.C. 10-1425, 2013 U.S.

Gas

Gas Casing Completion Government

Oil Spill Liability: OPA 90 v. the IMO’S CLC

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Act of a third party (must be the sole cause) Government negligence (must be the sole cause) Responsible Party Denied Use of Defenses Responsible Party loses defense if he fails to: 1. Report a spill 2. Cooperate in response 3. Fourth, as mentioned above, there are significant differences in the limitations of liability under the CLC v.

Oil

Oil Insurance Operator E&A

EPA and BSEE Team Up to Resolve Offshore Environmental Violations

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The government also noted that the Cleartron ZB-103’s MSDS states that it is harmful to aquatic life. For these reasons, the government claims that the discharge of Cleartron ZB-103 in this manner was an unlawful discharge of a CWA “pollutant.” See United States v. ATP Oil & Gas Corp. , 955 F.Supp.2d 2d 616 (E.D. See 40 C.F.R.

Offshore

Offshore Exploration and Production Oil Government

The Importance Of Utility And Energy Bill Audits For Businesses

Navigate Power

JANUARY 22, 2025

Additional Rate: 5 Practical Energy Saving Solutions For Offices & Industries Tax Rebates and Incentives: Many businesses miss out on government rebates or tax credits for energy efficiency. Proven Track Record: Ask for case studies or references to verify the firms success in identifying savings for past clients.

Utilities

Utilities Energy Energy Sustainable

Louisiana Second Circuit Finds Holder of Mortgage Encumbering a Mineral Lease Solidarily Liable with Mineral Lessees for Damages Under the Louisiana Mineral Code

The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

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. , 4] $242,029.26 6] $936,803.00 Rhymes ( jdrhymes@liskow.com ).

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Royalty Exploration and Production Royalty Interest Operator

Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2017

1] In the case, an operator initiated a concursus action seeking to resolve ownership interest in minerals underlying property on which it was operating. which governs notarial acts of correction: A. (1) Article 1920 is the general rule under the Code of Civil Procedure governing the taxation of court costs. Dixon, 401 So.

Spud-in

Spud-in Operator IT E&A

Emissions — genuine evidence of arrogance or a smart measure of sustainability?

Yokogawa

JUNE 25, 2024

Take a look at how corporations, society, and governments are accounted for their emissions. Scope 3 : Emissions in complete upstream and downstream supply chain. This means the number of emissions in the complete lifecycle of the product or service. GHG protocol and different scopes report and account for emissions.

Sustainable

Sustainable Sustainability Energy Energy

Scout Energy Management Acquires Permian Basin Assets from ConocoPhillips

Oil Gas Leads

MARCH 13, 2025

In this case, the permits in question fall under Permit by Rule (PBR) , a streamlined authorization process designed for facilities that meet specific emissions and operational criteria. The company is looking to divest non-core assets as it prepares to complete its $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil by the end of the year.

Basin

Basin Management Energy Energy

Sierra Club Asks Court to Ban Use of Legacy DOT-111 Tank Cars

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 16, 2014

In September, the Sierra Club, one of the largest environmental organizations in the United States, filed a lawsuit seeking an immediate ban on the transportation of crude oil in allegedly outdated and unsafe tank cars despite the fact that the government has proposed regulations to address the same concerns. 3d 413, 419 (D.C. Circuit 2004).

Crude Oil

Crude Oil Oil Government Transportation

Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

Disciplined Leadership and Governance: The combined business will continue to be led by the Whitecap executive team, who have a long track record of operational excellence, financial discipline, strong safety performance and are focused on generating strong returns to shareholders.

Energy

Energy Energy Exploration and Production Crude Oil

Louisiana Legislature Modifies Oilfield Cleanup Legislation

The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2012

Defendants in such cases could avoid additional cleanup responsibility by operation of law as well as doctrines of res judicata and issue preclusion. To address this issue, a preliminary hearing was added to Act 312 to allow defendants to seek preliminary dismissal at the outset of a case.

Casing

Casing IT E&A Management

Applying for Loan Forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

The Energy Law

MAY 19, 2020

annually by more than 25%, or (b) reduced its average full-time equivalent (FTE) employee count, then the maximum amount of loan forgiveness will be subject to a proportional reduction (in the case of FTE reduction) or a dollar-for-dollar reduction (in the case of wage/salary reduction). The SBA and the U.S.

IT

IT E&A Completion Consulting

INFLATION – IT’S LOWER THAN YOU THINK

Oil and Gas Investments

JANUARY 18, 2025

Tariffs, for all they are (rightly) maligned, will bring in Government revenue. And DOGE (that’s shorthand for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency) may not meet its lofty goals, but it will reign in spending at the margins. Such was the case in December. Shelter costs were up 4.6%

IT

IT Casing Energy Energy

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

The Executive Order, in part, ordered the Secretary of the Interior to pause new oil and gas lease sales on public lands and on the OCS pending completion of a comprehensive review of potential climate and other impacts. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021).

Oil

Oil Gas Offshore Exploration and Production

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

The Executive Order, in part, ordered the Secretary of the Interior to pause new oil and gas lease sales on public lands and on the OCS pending completion of a comprehensive review of potential climate and other impacts. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021).

Oil

Oil Gas Offshore E&A

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2021

The Executive Order, in part, ordered the Secretary of the Interior to pause new oil and gas lease sales on public lands and on the OCS pending completion of a comprehensive review of potential climate and other impacts. Louisiana v. 2:21-cv-00778-TAD-KK, 2021 WL 2154963 (W.D. June 15, 2021).

Oil

Oil Gas Offshore Exploration and Production

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Climate Change Jurisdiction: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court

Third Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling in OPA Liability Case

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Green Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know

The Great Energy Debate: Why the IEA's Peak Oil Forecast Might Be Completely Wrong - 23 Wrong Assumptions

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

The Supreme Court’s Adopted Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: A Welcome Emphasis on Cooperative Case Management and Cost-Effective Discovery

Federal Circuit Holds U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Not Liable for Hurricane Katrina Flood Damage

The Liskow Legislative Minute – Week 2

The Liskow Legislative Minute – Week 2

Five Lessons Learned from Executing Shale Drilling Transactions

Environmental Groups File Suit to Compel EPA to Review and Revise Oil and Gas Waste Regulations

U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms $20 Million Judgment Against Barge Owner as Responsible Party Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

The Good Neighbor Provision on Steroids: Third Circuit Ruling Resurrects Clean Air Act Section 126(b)

Texas Appeals Court Rules Assignee Retains All Acreage Covered by Assignment Under Retained-Acreage Clause

New Texas Legislation Authorizes TCEQ to Permit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Oil Spill Liability: OPA 90 v. the IMO’S CLC

EPA and BSEE Team Up to Resolve Offshore Environmental Violations

The Importance Of Utility And Energy Bill Audits For Businesses

Louisiana Second Circuit Finds Holder of Mortgage Encumbering a Mineral Lease Solidarily Liable with Mineral Lessees for Damages Under the Louisiana Mineral Code

Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

Emissions — genuine evidence of arrogance or a smart measure of sustainability?

Scout Energy Management Acquires Permian Basin Assets from ConocoPhillips

Sierra Club Asks Court to Ban Use of Legacy DOT-111 Tank Cars

Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant

Louisiana Legislature Modifies Oilfield Cleanup Legislation

Applying for Loan Forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

INFLATION – IT’S LOWER THAN YOU THINK

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting the Biden Administration’s “Pause” on New Oil and Gas Lease Sales

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