The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Last week, the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on “the construction of disposal wells and injection wells in the Parish of Livingston.” [1] 2] The EPA regulations relating to Class VI wells can be found at 40 CFR §146.81 Tammany Parish Government v.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

By Jillian Marullo House Bill 2767, which took effect on September 1, 2013, was enacted to encourage recycling of the wastewater produced in hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) and other oil and gas operations. In addition, for every barrel of oil or gas produced by a well, it is estimated that 7-9 barrels of wastewater are generated.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, received widespread support from environmental groups and the energy industry alike, including groups as diverse as the Sierra Club and the Texas Oil and Gas Association, and was unanimously approved by the Senate.

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