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] Tammany zoning ordinance. [5] 5] See Fracking Scores with Two Colorado Supreme Court Opinions.
Oil and Gas Lawyer
MARCH 10, 2025
Disposal of produced water in the Permian has become a big problem, and the Texas Railroad Commission has granted permits for disposal wells that inject produce water into depths within the Delaware Mountain Group. PPC settled with all disposal well operators except Basic. PPC Energy , No.
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The Energy Law
APRIL 6, 2017
In this case, the court noted that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“OCC”) is vested with exclusive authority to regulate injection/disposal wells. In a nutshell, this doctrine allows for dismissal where the exercise of federal jurisdiction would interfere with the proceedings or orders of state administrative agencies.
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. Operating LLC , No. 03-22-00063-CV, 2024 WL 847222 (Tex.App—Austin Feb. 29, 2024, no pet.),
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
The wastewater produced at fracking production sites is generally disposed of in underground disposal or injection wells. According to the Railroad Commission of Texas, there are more than 50,000 injection and disposal wells in Texas, with approximately 35,000 actively servicing the more than 295,000 active drilling wells.
The Energy Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
In addition, for every barrel of oil or gas produced by a well, it is estimated that 7-9 barrels of wastewater are generated. Thus, instead of being reused in a subsequent frack job, it is most commonly disposed of deep underground by injection into disposal wells. In 2011, 3.5 According to the bill’s author, Rep.
The Energy Law
MAY 18, 2020
Ultimately, the Third Circuit cited to Unocal’s limited admission, as well as both parties’ expert testimony that there were regulatory exceedances on the property, to conclude that no reasonable jury could have found that Unocal did not breach its leases. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co., Fifth Circuit jurisprudence. 3d 1038 (La.
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