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Casing Controversy: Does the Comparative Fault Codal Article Cover Contract Claims?

The Energy Law Blog

Justiss”) entered into a turnkey drilling contract to drill a deep oil well using intermediate casing purchased from Oil Country Tubular Co. The casing pipe was API certified to a particular pressure and one of the Defendants’ owners represented to Justiss that the pipe was fit for its intended use. Justiss Oil Company, Inc.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Guidance as to Good Faith Required When Conducting Operations Necessary to Interrupt Prescription of Mineral Servitude

The Energy Law Blog

The well was a dry hole, however, and was therefore plugged and abandoned on April 21, 2006. The controlling element in this case focused upon by the Second Circuit was whether the operations were “commenced with reasonable expectation of discovering and producing minerals in paying quantities” at the location and depth chosen.

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Crude Oil Investing: A Guide for Accredited Investors

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Since energy demand tends to rise during periods of inflation, crude oil can offer a natural protection against economic downturns. Dry holeswhere no commercially viable oil or gas is foundare a real possibility. However, dry holes result in a tax write off of the amount invested. Tax Advantages: The U.S.