Fueling digital operations with analog data
McKinsey
APRIL 20, 2022
Intelligent document processing, with humans in the loop, allows companies to bridge the business operations gap between the analog and digital worlds.
Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Electronic Documents Constitutes Waiver of Privilege
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 23, 2008
Despite the plaintiff’s cooperation, defendants abandoned their plans to effectuate such an agreement and decided to conduct a document by document privilege review. The plaintiff then filed a motion seeking a ruling that any privilege associated with the electronic documents had been waived. CreativePipe , Inc. , __ F.Supp.2d
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Texas case holds seller bound to terms of forged document
The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Kittrell The Texas Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District of Eastland has recently held that a seller of an oil and gas property may be held to the terms of a forged purchase agreement if the seller properly signs an assignment that specifically incorporates the terms of the forged document. Legacy Reserves Operating, LP, No.
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TCEQ Updates Penalty Policy Document to Incorporate Legislative Enactments and Current Enforcement Practices
The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 21, 2014
According to TCEQ, the proposed revision to its Policy simply incorporates recent statutory changes and documents existing enforcement practices. Similarly, the Texas Legislature gave TCEQ the ability to assess administrative penalties to aggregate production operations that fail to register with the agency.
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USCG Issues First Guidance on Safer Seas Act Camera Requirements
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Coast Guard published Policy Letter 23-05 which provides the first actual guidance for vessel owners and operators on the expectations for the surveillance equipment that they are required to install and maintain under the Safer Seas Act, which became law in December 2022 as part of the James M. On November 13, 2023, the U.S. 1331(a))). .
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Study shows small sources account for large share of oil & gas methane emissions, underscores importance of key federal initiatives
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
By Jon Goldstein For a dozen years, study after scientific study has documented the vast amount of methane released to the atmosphere by oil and gas operations worldwide.
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LDEQ Releases Louisiana’s First-Ever Voluntary Environmental Self-Audit Program
The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The regulations also provide for other miscellaneous provisions, such as those relating to confidentiality of documents and prescription of violations. The justification for an extension of time is “limited to factors beyond the control of the owner of operator.” LAC § 33:I.7009(E). LAC § 33:I.7009(A)(1). 7009(A)(1). LAC § 33:I.7009(B)(1).
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Why your team fails to use Gen AI effectively and how to change it
SmartBrief
MARCH 4, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, generative AI has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining operational paradigms. For instance, in a law firm setting, attorneys might focus on leveraging Gen AI for legal research, contract analysis and drafting legal documents.
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Fifth Circuit Addresses A Complicated Cargo Dispute, Resulting In A Victory For Vessel-Operating Common Carriers
The Energy Law Blog
AUGUST 11, 2017
IMC) as the “vessel-operating common carrier.” Various documents exchanged between the parties designated conflicting ports of discharge. The purported “special relationship” at play was that between a “non-vessel operating common carrier” (NVOCC) and “vessel-operating common carrier” (VOCC).
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Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen
The Energy Law Blog
JULY 5, 2022
Among the requirements set forth in the draft guidance are BOEM recommendations on providing financial compensation to fishermen during construction, operations, and decommissioning if a project is likely to result in lost income to commercial and recreational fisheries. BOEM also recommends gear loss and damage payments.
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MADE IN AMERICA: U.S.-Built Offshore Wind Substation and Support Vessels Start to Set Sail for Federal Waters
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 22, 2023
documented under U.S. flagged offshore wind service operations vessel (“SOV”), named the ECO Edison, is currently being built at the Edison Chouest Offshore (“ECO”) shipyard in Houma, Louisiana. The Jones Act requires that the transport of “merchandise” between U.S. law, and wholly owned by a U.S. Next, the first U.S.-flagged
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Harmonizing Assignments and Exhibits
Producer's Edge
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Can limitations in the exhibit, such as depth references, supersede the operative granting language in the body of an agreement? What happens when language in the body of an assignment of oil and gas interests conflicts with descriptions in the exhibits? Citation 2002 Inv. Parsley Energy, LP, 632 S.W.3d 3d 677 (Tex.App.—El
Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a sub-agency within Interior, promulgated regulations in 2009 which set forth the procedure for leasing, siting, construction, and operation of offshore wind projects. The Construction and Operations Plan for this project was approved by BOEM in 2021. federal waters. 556.402(c). 585.107(d).
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Making the Invisible Visible – Delivering Clarity
Drillers
MARCH 26, 2020
Cost Saving through Operational Optimisation Without exception, every Operator has the potential to reduce their operational costs significantly. The learnings below come from subsurface operations related to drilling wells, but these practices can be applied to just about every business.
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AC vs DC-Coupled BESS: The Pros and Cons
Enverus
MARCH 12, 2025
Both the solar panels and the battery module can be discharged at full power and they can either be dispatched together or independently, creating flexibility in how the system operates. Quickly optimize storage capacity, generate full engineering documents, and compare AC vs. DC hybrid PV systems for cost and production efficiency.
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OSP orders TOR to suspend proposed partnership deal with Tema Energy Limited
Reporting Oil and Gas
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
” The Office thus directed TOR to furnish with all the necessary documentation regarding the proposed agreement on or before the close of Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Although the Tema Oil Refinery has a capacity to refine 45,000 barrels of oil per day, its operations have been inconsistent.
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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 21, 2021
A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations. Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020.
New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 21, 2021
A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations. Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020.
The importance of solar Irradiance and Meteorological data for PV design
Enverus
MARCH 11, 2025
Generate over 400 detailed technical documents , including engineering designs, BOM, CAPEX, and financial KPIs (IRR, NPV, ROI), along with interconnection applications. Access an extensive equipment library, integrate custom equipment, and easily edit layouts for roads, structures, substations, and more.
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Safety: Navigating COVID-19 restrictions
Yokogawa
MARCH 31, 2021
Health, Safety, and Environment as a top priority Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is a well-documented and constant concern in the Oil & Gas industry. can only continue to run in an environment where operators are near. Does the operator need to be there as well? All happens while the operator is at a safe distance.
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10 Steps Toward An Effective Energy Procurement Process
Navigate Power
AUGUST 27, 2024
An indirect procurement involves services or collections of goods that impact daily operations. This phase involves documenting how much power is needed to operate day-to-day functions and comparing it with what vendors can provide. This process would start the energy procurement process.
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Workstream Collaboration for Distributed Field Service Teams
Coolfire Core
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Distributed field service teams need operational support. Many industries are operational meaning they function around immediate, physical actions, and are based in coordinated activity much more than the typical office-bound enterprise. Workstream collaboration tools offer a powerful, integrated digital solution.
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Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice
Exprodat
MARCH 3, 2025
As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea.
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Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice
Exprodat
MARCH 3, 2025
As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea.
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New EPA Air Toxics Rule Afflects Facilities with TEG Dehydrators
The Energy Law Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2007
If a TEG dehydration unit meets the exemption criteria, the owner/operator must maintain records of the applicable throughput or emissions determinations. Both documents may be accessed at: [link]. ( The owner/operator must submit an initial notification to the delegated state agency and the EPA. or higher.
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Wood Hires 500th Iraqi Local in Basra
Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Today, I am thrilled to see our vision come to life with talented employees contributing to the growth and success of our operations. 2025 will welcome our first cohort to the new Basra Technical Training Centre Classrooms at Wood's new Basra Technical Training Centre (BTTC) have recently become fully operational.
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Energy Transfer Caps 2024 with Strong Q4 and Full Year Earnings Results
Energy Transfer
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
This was primarily due to higher throughput and higher rates across our Gulf Coast and Mariner East pipeline operations and we also had strong NGL exports and increased profits from the optimization of hedged NGL inventory. This was offset by lower interruptible utilization, reduced rates on Panhandle and increased operating expenses.
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52 Sea Change: New BOEM Proposed Rule Signals Major Shift in How Air Emissions Would Be Regulated in the OCS
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 23, 2016
In the next few days, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will publish in the Federal Register a Proposed Rule that would result in a significant change on how the agency regulates air emissions from oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), in the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico (GOM).
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BSEE’s Investigations and Review Unit Changes the Playing Field on the OCS
The Energy Law Blog
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. For reasons of logistics, the interviews are unlikely to take place offshore.
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Streamlining U.S. EPA Subpart W Greenhouse Gas Reporting with AWS and Sustainability Insights Framework
AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Introduction Oil and Gas companies operate in a complex global environment that requires them to balance energy demand with a lower carbon footprint. Activity data is data from daily operations that contribute to carbon emissions. In this section we dive deeper into each block called out in the architecture.
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Louisiana Appeals Court Finds Environmental Justice Is Part of the Louisiana Public Trust Duty
The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Accordingly, permit applicants should ensure that a robust EJ analysis is undertaken and well documented in the permitting record; and Community engagement is a significant component in the permitting process, and permit applicants should ensure that public input, including input on EJ issues, is obtained and thoroughly considered by the agency.
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New Legislation Signals Strong Support for CCUS in Texas
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 21, 2021
A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations. Louisiana began this process last year, sending drafts of primacy documents to the EPA for review at the end of 2020.
EPA and BSEE Team Up to Resolve Offshore Environmental Violations
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
ATP operated a float cell on the platform as an essential part of its wastewater treatment system to separate and remove oil and suspended solids from its produced water prior to its discharge into the Gulf. ATP is the ATP Innovator’s operator and ATP-IP is the platform’s owner. See 40 C.F.R. Plans for its salvage or scraps.
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Five Lessons Learned from Executing Shale Drilling Transactions
The Energy Law Blog
AUGUST 10, 2017
Also included is a joint operating agreement (“JOA”) to govern the drilling and operation of additional development wells in a formation once a working interest in that formation has been earned in accordance with the provisions of the EJDA. It is also important to specify in the EJDA how far the “carry” extends.
Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The path to this Proposed Rule has been long and winding, beginning in 2014 with BOEM resisting making changes through formal notice and comment rulemaking pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, and instead continuing to regulate this issue through Notice to Lessee (“NTL”) guidance documents.
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Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 30, 2017
In Petro-Chem Operating Co., 1] In the case, an operator initiated a concursus action seeking to resolve ownership interest in minerals underlying property on which it was operating. By definition, a clerical error is an error in writing or copying a document. Flat River Farms, L.L.C. , Flat River Farms, L.L.C. ,
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Key Issues in OTC Derivatives Contracts as COVID-19 Disrupts Global Financial Markets
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 25, 2020
Companies are grappling with a multitude of issues — from the health and safety of employees to increased cyber security risks to financial and operational stability. Liskow & Lewis is fully operational. It has been an extraordinary few weeks as businesses face challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Maritime Industry COVID 19 Update
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 26, 2020
How Should I Change My Operations during the Pandemic? What Changes Should I Make to Employee Operations? The EEOC also updated its standing document, Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act to reflect this new guidance. How Should I Change My Operations at Port? Yes, the U.S.
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Louisiana Investment Adviser Update • Top 10 Advisers in Louisiana • SEC Issues New Proxy Guidance for Advisers
The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2019
The SEC found in both instances that the advisers “violated Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act, which prohibits an investment adviser from “engag[ing] in any transaction, practice, or course of business which operates as a fraud or deceit upon any client or prospective client.”
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The Energy Law Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The path to this Proposed Rule has been long and winding, beginning in 2014 with BOEM resisting making changes through formal notice and comment rulemaking pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, and instead continuing to regulate this issue through Notice to Lessee (“NTL”) guidance documents.
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Weather-based photovoltaic monitoring: how BDPV scales on AWS
AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)
JANUARY 15, 2025
The scale of the operation was daunting: more than 3,000 solar installations transmitting daily production data, each needing comprehensive performance reports every two weeks. Operating as a non-profit association added another layer of complexity to the challenge. Its managed nature reduces operational overhead.
Second Remand Order in Coastal Zone Management Cases Pending Before Fifth Circuit
The Energy Law Blog
JANUARY 2, 2020
In addition, the Report advocated a theory that defendants’ historic operations where not “lawfully commenced,” and therefore these pre-SLCRMA operations were not exempt from the SLCRMA’s requirements. Unlike Riverwood , the Auster court found defendants’ removal was timely based on the Report. 1446(b)(3).
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Guidance and Relief for Retirement Plans Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Energy Law Blog
MAY 26, 2020
As examples, the following are the types of notices and disclosures that this relief applies to: SPDs, SMMs, Summary Annual Reports, Annual Funding Notices, QDIA notices, participant fee disclosures, claims and appeals procedure extension and denial notices, and responses to requests for plan documents.
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