The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2007

The Eastern District of Louisiana recently held that insurance claims for damage to a Gulf of Mexico production facility will not support federal court jurisdiction under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Accordingly, the district court remanded the case of LLOG Exploration Co. 1349(B)(1). 1349(B)(1).

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. Iowa Production , landowners sued oil and gas companies for breach of a mineral lease. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., After the LL&E I decision, the case went to trial in 2015. State of Louisiana v. 2020-00685 (La.

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The Energy Law Blog

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.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2016

Since this blog’s post on production in paying quantities on January 26, 2016 , the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal rendered its latest decision on the subject in Middleton v. EP Energy E&P Co., Lea Exploration Co., 1994) considered a production period that occurred seven to ten years before the date of trial.

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The Energy Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning. BSEE’s final rule can be found at 88 Fed. 23569 (April 18, 2023).

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AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

JANUARY 6, 2025

Overview The combination of AWS generative AI, S&P Global Enterprise Data Management (EDM) for Energy, and Esri ArcGIS tools orchestrates a harmonious symphony in subsurface exploration workflows within the energy sector. The conceptual architecture of the EDI on AWS for the OSDU Platform is shown in the following figure.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

The Eagle II case is the second case that arose between TRO-X, L.P. (“TRO-X”) In Eagle II , TRO-X alleged that Eagle failed to pay TRO-X its share of income generated from production on the equitable interests. The Texas Supreme Court recently released its anticipated opinion in Eagle Oil & Gas Co. TRO-X, L.P. ,

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Trans Energy, Inc. , The Trans Energy settlement shows that exploration and production (E&P) companies need a rigorous compliance strategy for wetlands permit requirements. On September 2, 2014, the Department of Justice announced a settlement in United States v. 14-117 (N.D.W.Va.),

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

The Eagle II case is the second case that arose between TRO-X, L.P. (“TRO-X”) In Eagle II , TRO-X alleged that Eagle failed to pay TRO-X its share of income generated from production on the equitable interests. The Texas Supreme Court recently released its anticipated opinion in Eagle Oil & Gas Co. TRO-X, L.P. ,

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Rextag

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA), once regarded as the gold standard for energy forecasting, now faces significant criticism for its 2024 World Energy Outlook (WEO). Mills, Executive Director of the National Center for Energy Analytics, and Neil Atkinson, Special Advisor , the IEAs peak oil demand forecast is deeply flawed.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

On June 2, 2017 the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s judgment cancelling a mineral lease under Mineral Code article 140 and provided further clarity on a production in paying quantities analysis under Louisiana Mineral Code article 124. [1] Tauren Exploration, Inc. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Texas Business Courts will potentially impact a wide range of cases, from high-value contract disputes to intricate corporate governance issues. What potential pros and cons may arise from submitting a case to the new Business Courts? How might existing agreements and future contracts be affected by this new forum?

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 12, 2022

In Litel Explorations, LLC v. The Litel case began as a legacy lawsuit, in which Pioneer Natural Resources, Inc. and Gary Production Company were named as prior operators of the G.A. The Lyon Well was leaking in 2018, which prompted the LDNR to task the current operator (Sandhill Production, Inc.) Aegis Development Co.,

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The Energy Law Blog

MAY 5, 2016

Generally, oil and gas production facilities have accounted for volume losses under the concept of “Fuel, Flare & Losses.” In a recent case, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal held that processors must also account for gas volume diverted to gas lift operations. In Red Willow Offshore, LLC v.

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Aresco

AUGUST 13, 2024

This trend reflects a broader shift in investment strategies as investors seek to diversify their portfolios, hedge against market risks, and capitalize on the potential high returns offered by the energy sector. government offers a variety of tax incentives aimed at encouraging domestic energy production.

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Aresco

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These costs are directly related to the actual drilling operations and typically represent a significant portion of the overall expenses in oil and gas exploration and production. Casing: The steel or concrete pipe used to line the wellbore to prevent it from collapsing and to isolate different geologic formations.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2021

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the climate change lawsuit filed by the City of Baltimore in 2018 against energy companies. This case is one of a number of cases brought by states, cities, and other municipalities against energy companies alleging that the companies contributed to climate change.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 20, 2012

112(n)(4), establishes a non-aggregation standard for exploration and production facilities, specifying that HAP emissions from oil and gas wells and compressor stations should not be aggregated for major source determinations. Background Section 112(n)(4) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section 7412 (n)(4)(A).Section

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True Energy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Written by Marc Published November 25, 2024 Written by Marc Published November 25, 2024 Why Utilities Need to Prepare for V2G Fleets V2G fleets are changing how utilities manage energy demand and grid resilience. With increasing climate-related challenges and an ageing energy infrastructure, V2G is set to become a crucial tool.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2020

With the prevalence of cases involving royalty disputes in Texas, the state’s Supreme Court has never hesitated to address these issues. One aspect of royalties that gets a significant amount of attention from Texas royalty owners is post-production costs. Crude Energy, LLC , 573 S.W.3d Heritage Resources , 939 S.W.2d

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The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Today, the United States Supreme Court granted a Petition for Certiorari filed by energy companies in Baltimore’s climate change lawsuit. 1447(d) limited its review of the district court’s remand order to only those grounds which were based on the energy companies acting under the authority of a federal officer.

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AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

JANUARY 6, 2025

Seismic data management TGS is a prominent global provider of geoscientific data and services for the energy industry, with a strong focus on seismic data management. Designed to be efficient and flexible, MDIO provides interoperable cloud software infrastructure with existing energy data standards.

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Navigate Power

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Embracing renewable energy sources like solar power is a great way to become an environmentally friendly business. Thankfully, the business energy consultants at Navigate Power know that solar is a long-term energy investment capable of saving businesses money in multiple ways. All of the panels connect, forming a grid.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 18, 2015

Like the final season of ABC’s hit series Lost , the Texas Supreme Court’s opinion in Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. The 5-4 decision, authored by Justice Hecht, is the latest in a series of cases from high courts across the country addressing the sharing of “post-production costs” between royalty owners and oil and gas lessees.

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As it “is impossible to transfer rights to an assignee under an expired mineral lease,” in a case where oil, gas and mineral leases had expired prior to plaintiff’s acquisition of the property, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Litel Explorations, L.L.C. Aegis Development Company, L.L.C., 7/18/18), 252 So.3d 49,569 (La.

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The Energy Law Blog

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 Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. Iowa Production , landowners sued oil and gas companies for breach of a mineral lease. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., After the LL&E I decision, the case went to trial in 2015. State of Louisiana v. 2020-00685 (La.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 25, 2013

To understand the stormwater permit requirements for oil and gas activities, you need to review not only the regulations that remain in force, but also the Clean Water Act as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Alternatively, in some cases, individual permits may be needed. CWA §402(l)(2). 40 CFR §122.26(c)(1)(iii). c)(1)(iii).

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Chesapeake Exploration Limited Partnership , XOG sought an interpretation of the retained acreage clause contained in an assignment to Chesapeake of XOG’s lease interests in four oil and gas leases collectively covering 1,625 acres. In this case, Chesapeake had chosen not to designate a full proration unit (i.e.,

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2021

QEP Energy Company , the Western District of Louisiana rejected, for the second time in this case, Plaintiffs’ claims seeking a disgorgement of QEP’s profits. This case was handled by Paul Adkins of Liskow’s Baton Rouge office. A copy of the district court’s opinion can be found here. Read the opinion here.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 3, 2008

First, the Court held that the provisions of Act 312 are “called into play when any litigation or pleading making a judicial demand arising from or alleging environmental damage is filed” and the litigation involves “contamination resulting from activities associated with oilfield sites and exploration and production sites.”

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2006

Judge Sarah Vance of the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed a suit in which plaintiffs claimed that oil and gas production and pipeline companies’ activities in South Louisiana marshes contributed to the destruction wreaked by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In Barasich v. Columbia Gulf Transmission, et al.

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

As it “is impossible to transfer rights to an assignee under an expired mineral lease,” in a case where oil, gas and mineral leases had expired prior to plaintiff’s acquisition of the property, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Litel Explorations, L.L.C. Aegis Development Company, L.L.C., 7/18/18), 252 So.3d 49,569 (La.

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The Energy Law Blog

MAY 3, 2021

The tables turned again at the Texas Supreme Court, which ultimately held that the boundary stipulation was valid and that the defendants conclusively established their ratification defense, but the case is still ongoing. The case then proceeded to trial on Concho’s counterclaims. Factual and Procedural Background.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

Tauren Exploration, Inc. , 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

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This case was handled by Paul Adkins in Liskow’s Baton Rouge office. The court had little difficulty in concluding that the terms of the MSA between Chaps and Comstock explicitly provided that Chaps was an independent contractor, but that finding was not the end of the inquiry. A copy of the Court’s opinion can be found here.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2017

In these cases, when designing the drilling and earning transaction, consider packaging one or more conventional formations with an unconventional shale formation to create a designated “earning zone”. Oil and gas leases typically provide that production from a well in “paying quantities” will hold the lease beyond its primary term.

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