The Energy Law

MARCH 17, 2022

Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. , 11, 2022), provides further guidance on what must be contained in correspondence from parties making demand on an operator under La. 30:9(B) in which Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. Aethon”) was the designated operator. Kelly Land Company, L.L.C. 4th 369 (5th Cir. Kelly Land Co.,

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The Louisiana Supreme Court recently issued a decision in a downhole damages case, reversing the Third Circuit’s misguided application of the manifest error standard of review. The dispute arose out of the drilling and operation of two wells drilled in 1999. Hayes Fund for the First United Methodist Church of Welsh, LLC v. 3d 996 (La.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2023

17, 2023), in which it re-affirmed the axiomatic principle that a text retains the same meaning in the present day as when it was drafted. That rationale led to the Court’s holding that the mere use of one-eighth in a double fraction is some evidence that the parties were operating under the estate misconception theory. Dils Co. ,

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Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Saltwater disposal wells rarely fail, but when they do, a complex web of legal issues can arise, such as potential regulatory matters, and potential claims for surface or subsurface damages, among other related operational concerns. In this case, Lee v. Operating LLC , No. Operating LLC , No. Memorial Prod.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

One of the Facility Defendants removed the case to federal court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, arguing that complete diversity existed between all properly joined defendants and the Plaintiffs. 1] The Court found that remand was necessary in the case at issue because of the uncertainty of whether discretionary immunity under La.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

Presentations of PowerPoints are adequate, but sometimes PowerPoints need tweaking as well. If you are excited about your presentation, it has a better chance of retention with the intended audience. Ask if they noticed freshness in the presentation. Repetition is our friend at times in operations and in safety.

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Novi

JULY 19, 2024

Novi Labs Papers Novi authored and presented 5 papers throughout the week, plus an alternate paper. Our interpretation of this is that where operators have Jo Mill reserves that are not drained by older conventional targets, it makes sense to land in the upper Jo Mill. Unrelated to ML, we appreciated F.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 3, 2023

operate the property leased as a reasonably prudent operator for the mutual benefit of himself and his lessor.” 141 (providing that dissolution of a mineral lease is not a favored remedy and should only be granted in cases where “the remedy of damages is inadequate to do justice.”). compare to La.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 30, 2020

In Cannisnia Plantation , the Louisiana Second Circuit faced the issue of whether a mineral servitude owner conducted good faith operations sufficient to interrupt the prescription of non-use of a mineral servitude. 1] 53,252 (La. 1] 53,252 (La. 3/4/20), 2020 WL 1036500. [2] 2] 45,160 (La. 5/28/10), 37 So.

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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? These five divisions are fully operational beginning September 1, 2024.

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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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Yokogawa

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The operators, the maintenance crews, the warehouses, the project teams, the drilling towers, the well intervention teams, are all there and, in most cases, in harsh conditions. During the last few months, in most cases, we were not able to see our customers, partners, suppliers, our boss or frequent coworkers face to face.

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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. 3] When the source of the discharge is a vessel, the “responsible party” is the owner, operator, or demise charterer of that vessel. [4]

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The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. LL&E I held that even without a Corbello -like express contractual provision, defendants who operated unreasonably accrued an implied obligation under the Mineral Code to restore property above and beyond regulatory environmental standards. Louisiana Land and Exploration Co.,

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The below table highlights the main differences between OPA 90 and the CLC: ISSUE OPA 90 CLC 92 Liable Parties Owner, operator, bareboat charterer, or a third party whose sole action caused the oil spill. Violation of a federal safety, construction, operation regulation; or 3. Gross negligence or willful misconduct; 2. Failure to a.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2014

Secretary Salazar originally intended the IRU’s functions to continue within the three new bureaus; however, as of fiscal year 2013, the IRU was operating only within BSEE (PDF). The IRU investigation of an INC may not be apparent to an operator. See 30 C.F.R. §§ 250.191, 250.1404.

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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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Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This article discusses a couple more cases in 2024. In each of these cases, one side successfully argued that the Van Dyke presumption applied, and the other side unsuccessfully argued that it was rebutted. Many anticipate that double-fraction cases will continue to steadily flow through Texas courts for the foreseeable future.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 18, 2016

On August 16th, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an advisory bulletin to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline under 49 C.F.R. Each status invokes a certain procedure for safety and maintenance of the pipelines by the owner or operator.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

24, 2021), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed a question that has increasingly become a sticking point in Louisiana “legacy” cases: whether claims brought under a Louisiana citizen suit provision for alleged violations of state environmental regulations can be heard in federal court. 20-30224 (5th Cir.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 28, 2017

that may be imposed against a unit operator, who fails to provide sufficient well cost reports. [2] 2] For now at least, the Court’s decision to deny writs in XXI Oil & Gas effectively leaves unit operators subject to increased reporting obligations under La. of natural gas in future cases.

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Novi

JANUARY 27, 2025

Heres the audio recap AI-in-Oil-Gas_-Generic-vs Let’s talk about something costing operators millions: the choice between generic AI and purpose-built AI solutions for oil & gas. If you’ve sat through vendor presentations lately, there is no way that you haven’t heard plenty about machine learning and AI.

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Scambio Termico

DECEMBER 1, 2022

These characteristics can include varying product properties, product handling prior to the heat exchanger and operational performance of other equipment, such as pumps, valves and back pressure. In the case of very strong deposits, increasing flow velocity may not have any effect.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

According to the Department of Justice, the evidence presented during the two-week trial demonstrated that in January 2010, the shipping company knew that the oily-water separator aboard its vessel was inoperable. As a federal environmental crime prosecutor for twenty-one years in New Orleans, my docket was comprised of many such cases.

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CG&A

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Introduction Reserve reports typically present the lifetime oil and gas reserves and expected cash flows for a commercial entity that has ownership in a specific set of properties. Any proper reserve report should describe the entity, the purpose for the report and detail any complexities so the reader can be fully informed.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2017

The suit attracted national attention, alleging that past and present operations of the oil and gas industry—most specifically, dredging of canals—contributed to land loss on a massive scale and rendered defendants liable for billions in damages and restoration costs.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2008

9, 2008), the issue presented was whether the preferential right in a Joint Operating Agreement was triggered when working interests subject to the JOA were to be sold along with other interests not subject to the agreement. In this case, First Source, a working interest owner under a JOA, sought to sell to Chesapeake Energy Corp.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 27, 2007

Superior”) were both service contractors on a well site operated by Mitchell Energy Corporation (“Mitchell”). The majority decision cited favorably the arguments presented by the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) in its amicus brief. a written agreement with the third party to assume the liability.” emphasis added).

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 28, 2012

United States Dep’t of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, GUIDANCE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF OFFSHORE FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE CONCERNING REGIONAL OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS, NTL No. 2012-N06 (2012), [hereinafter NTL 2012-N06]. 30 CFR 254.23. Also, 30 CFR 254.23(g) 30 CFR 254.23(g)(2). Section 254.47(a)

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The Energy Law

MAY 10, 2010

The case involved a dispute between the original lessee and a top lessee. The Smith Lease had a primary term of ninety days and could thereafter be held by “operations” as defined in the lease or by paying a shut-in royalty. Thus, Nitschke failed to present a justiciable issue to the appellate court for its review.

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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. On appeal, the Federal Circuit first framed the case as one for inverse condemnation based on a taking of a flowage easement.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

4] In 2007, Fossil Operating, Inc. Fossil”), with whom Tauren contracted to conduct operations on the property, drilled and completed wells on the leased property in Sections 9, 10, and 16. [5] 5] Chesapeake Operating, Inc. (“Tauren”) and contained a three year primary term as well as a horizontal and vertical Pugh clause. [3]

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AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

JANUARY 6, 2025

Subsurface data management Data management remains a key area of focus in the energy industry workflows, where the growing amount of subsurface, regulatory, production, and operations data continue to challenge companies. Massive datasets from well logs and core samples demand robust data management systems and substantial storage capacity.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 12, 2008

He alleged that the defendants then received the benefit of continuing operations under a federal contract, the federal oil and gas lease. The court stated that allowing such general obligations to fulfill an FCA claim would extend the scope of the FCA far beyond its present interpretation.

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Novi

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Machine learning models can accurately interpolate over values that are present in the dataset, but because the dataset has not been evenly sampled, standard machine learning models may produce results which do not honor physical intuition. However, stratification creates two additional questions for our use case.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

24, 2021), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed a question that has increasingly become a sticking point in Louisiana “legacy” cases: whether claims brought under a Louisiana citizen suit provision for alleged violations of state environmental regulations can be heard in federal court. 20-30224 (5th Cir.

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