The Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2023

The lessees owned working interests in certain oil and gas leases that were executed in 2007. Mewbourne Oil Co.”, Sheppard , — S.W.3d 20-0904, 2023 WL 2438927 (Tex. The leases contained the following royalty provisions: 3. NationsBank”, 939 S.W.2d 2d 118 (Tex. 1996) and “Judice v. 2d [133,] 135-36 (Tex.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. (“Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Additionally, a motion to recuse was filed to remove Justice Crain from the case. Justice Crain had been previously removed from a case involving the Talbot, Carmouche, and Marcello law firm; however, in this case, the Louisiana Supreme Court denied Plaintiff’s request, allowing Justice Crain to consider the writ application.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2017

Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the Eastern District’s exercise of jurisdiction and dismissal on the merits of a headline-grabbing environmental law tort suit against 97 oil and gas companies, seeking to hold those entities responsible for Louisiana’s coastal erosion.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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. Federal Court “Removal” is the name for the process when a party transfers a case originally filed in a state court to a federal court. Only the court is different.

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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. 1442(a)(1).

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 2, 2020

In May 2018, oil and gas industry defendants removed a docket of 42 cases alleging violations of Louisiana’s coastal zone management laws to federal court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (“CZM cases”). Auster Oil & Gas Incorporated, et al. (“ Auster ”), No. 18-677, 2019 WL 4734394 (W.D.

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The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2019

a case concerning Texas partnership law. The dispute between ETP and Enterprise began in 2011, when Enterprise approached ETP about potentially building a crude oil pipeline together. The dispute between ETP and Enterprise began in 2011, when Enterprise approached ETP about potentially building a crude oil pipeline together.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Those leases granted COG the exclusive right to produce “oil and gas” or “oil, gas and other hydrocarbons.” Produced water—a substance traditionally considered to be a useless byproduct of fracing—has recently become a valuable product that can be treated and sold to operators for drilling. But more than minerals are released.

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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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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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The Energy Law

APRIL 17, 2019

In a victory for the oil and gas industry, the Third Circuit rendered a decision rejecting attempts by the Louisiana Department of Revenue to impose severance taxes on crude oil production based on index pricing. The attorneys involved in Avanti case are Cheryl Kornick , James Exnicios , Robert Angelico , and R.J.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. (“Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 3, 2019

That case is one of forty-two Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases that were removed to Federal court in May 2018. The cases were removed to Federal court by Defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Riverwood Production Co., 1442 (the federal officer removal statute) and 28 U.S.C.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 7, 2010

Murphy Oil USA et al. The case was then “voted en banc by a duly constituted quorum of the court consisting of nine members in regular active service who [were] not disqualified.” The case was then “voted en banc by a duly constituted quorum of the court consisting of nine members in regular active service who [were] not disqualified.”

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The Energy Law

JUNE 29, 2023

3d 492, which addressed similar issues in the context of oil and gas assets, did not apply. 1] In doing so, the Third Circuit affirmed the constitutional and statutory authority of the Tax Commission to correct assessment that, as in this case, did not properly reflect the fair market value of the pipeline system. 22-740 (La.

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The Energy Law

JULY 25, 2013

Moreno and Robert E. Holden EPA’s most recent NPDES regulations for stormwater permitting of oil and gas facilities were vacated by the Ninth Circuit in 2008 and new regulations have not been promulgated. Thus, under the 2006 regulations, stormwater from Oil &Gas sites that only contained sediment was always exempt from permitting.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Additionally, a motion to recuse was filed to remove Justice Crain from the case. Justice Crain had been previously removed from a case involving the Talbot, Carmouche, and Marcello law firm; however, in this case, the Louisiana Supreme Court denied Plaintiff’s request, allowing Justice Crain to consider the writ application.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Delaware Basin Resources LLC , 08-20-00060-CV, the Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas (El Paso) recently held oral argument on the proper construction of the word “and” used in a Delaware Basin oil and gas lease. All of the provisions. and Section 2.” DBR further argued that the leases’ reference to “said land.

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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. Holden and Carlos J. The Final Rule wassigned on April 17, 2012, but publication in the Federal Register did not occur until August 16, 2012, making the rule effective on October 15, 2012.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2022

The carbon credit market continues to evolve as oil and gas companies face increasingly stringent regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA estimates that there are over 3 million known abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells (AOOG wells) in the United States. million vehicles per year. Well Eligibility.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

RUE grants are authorizations from BOEM to use a portion of the seabed not encompassed by the holder’s lease to construct, modify, or maintain platforms, artificial islands, facilities, installations, and other devices that support exploration, development, or production of oil and gas or other energy resources from another lease.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 17, 2022

The December 15, 2017 letter also expressly identified Kelly as an “[u]nleased [o]wner of oil and gas interests” and identified the units operated by Aethon, along with the names and serial numbers of wells operated by Aethon. Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:103.1 Kelly Land Company, L.L.C. Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. , 4th 369 (5th Cir.

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The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

The “ LL&E II ” decision finds that Act 312 charges the court, not the jury, to determine the funding needed to remediate property to government standards. 3d — (“ LL&E II ”). [1]. Background of Legacy Litigation and LL&E I . In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. LL&E II , at *2.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2022

This case was handled by Paul Adkins of Liskow’s Baton Rouge office. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. QEP Energy Company , the U.S. Read the opinion here.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2022

This case was handled by Paul Adkins of Liskow’s Baton Rouge office. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. QEP Energy Company , the U.S. Read the opinion here.

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Rig Skills

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Oil and gas rotary drilling rig have several tools at rig floor for handling drill string various components. Side door Elevators : A set of clamps that grips drill sting or casing string to lower or raise in wellbore. Rat hole Is hole on rig floor cased with pipe and is used to rack kelly.

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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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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Delaware Basin Resources LLC , 08-20-00060-CV, the Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas (El Paso) recently held oral argument on the proper construction of the word “and” used in a Delaware Basin oil and gas lease. All of the provisions. and Section 2.” DBR further argued that the leases’ reference to “said land.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., Texas Crude Energy LLC , 573 S.W.3d

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The Energy Law

MARCH 27, 2020

Coupled with the recent decline in oil and gas prices, many operators are left scrambling in an attempt to navigate unprecedented circumstances. The impacts of COVID-19 have rapidly swept across the country and the globe. Failure to timely submit reports could result in a Compliance Order with a civil penalty.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. million purchase price. Exxon Mobil Corporation , 2009-2368 (La. 10/19/10), 48 So.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had finalized a voluntary disclosure program for new owners of upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities. In most cases, new owners will have nine months from the date of acquisition to notify EPA of their interest in participating in the program. 44991 (Aug.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 3, 2023

The Louisiana Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session begins on April 10th, and last Friday, Louisiana Senator Allain of District 21 filed SB 154 proposing to enact a statutory framework directly governing the rights and obligations of parties to renewable energy leases. 122); The lessee of a renewable energy lease would be “bound to. compare to La.

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The Energy Law

MAY 18, 2021

1447(d), a provision that specifically authorizes interlocutory appeal of an order remanding a case removed pursuant to the federal officer removal statute. The energy companies removed Baltimore’s case to federal court asserting several bases for federal court jurisdiction, one of which was federal officer jurisdiction. 657, 43 U.S.C.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2023

As was the case in 2012, this proposed amendment would also extend this direct payment requirement to any overriding royalty interests burdening the nonparticipating owner’s lease. On Friday, March 31, 2023, Representative Larry Bagley of Louisiana’s District 7 proposed amendments to Louisiana Revised Statutes § 30:10. Perhaps time will tell.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that could substantially clarify, or even fundamentally reshape, the characterization and ownership of underground storage rights in Texas. The case was Myers-Woodward v. The case remains pending before the Texas Supreme Court on petition for review.

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