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African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P

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The partners completed the offshore platform for Angolas first non-associated gas project in February 2025, with production on track for early-2026. Unlocking new E&P markets A slate of discoveries in recent years have opened up new oil and gas plays across the continent.

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Vitesse Energy completes $222 million acquisition of Lucero Energy

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(World Oil) – Vitesse Energy announced today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Lucero Energy. The arrangement was approved by Vitesse stockholders and Lucero shareholders on March 5, 2025 and March 6, 2025, respectively, and Lucero received the approval of the Court of Kings Bench of Alberta on March 6, 2025.

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Trans Energy Settlement Shows Need for E&P Wetlands Compliance Strategy

The Energy Law Blog

The Trans Energy settlement shows that exploration and production (E&P) companies need a rigorous compliance strategy for wetlands permit requirements. On the other hand, the legal commentary has virtually ignored the importance of Nationwide Permits (NWPs) 12 and 39 to E&P activities.

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EnerCom announces initial list of presenting companies for the 30th annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17โ€“20, 2025 in Denver, Coloradoย 

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Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc.

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EnerCom announces initial list of presenting companies for the 30th annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17โ€“20, 2025 in Denver, Coloradoย 

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Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc.

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

The Energy Law Blog

The court found that an English law cause of action for general indemnity is not complete until there has been payment to a third party. Because Bungeโ€™s cause of action was not complete, it could not be adjudicated yet. Factual sufficiency requires application of a heightened pleading standard. Fed.R.Civ.P. 649 F.Supp.2d

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FIFTH CIRCUIT BEGINS TO CLEAN UP ITS JURISPRUDENCE ON HOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONTRACT IS (OR IS NOT) MARITIME

The Energy Law Blog

and (2) Does the contract provide or do the parties expect that a vessel will play a substantial role in the completion of the contract? 3] In Crescent , litigation ensued after Crescentโ€™s employee suffered injuries while conducting P&A work on a platform. Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. [3] Delta Well Surveyors. [4]

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