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Force Majeure Clause Fails to Protect Oil and Gas Lessee From Mistakenly-Scheduled Deadline

The Energy Law

On June 13, 2017, MRC sent force majeure letters to the lessors claiming that it experienced a delay in the well’s drilling around April 21, 2017. The Court narrowed its discussion to whether MRC’s operations were “delayed by” an event of force majeure. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Florida Investors and the Shift to Alternative Investments in Oil and Gas

Aresco

Tangible Drilling Costs (TDCs) , on the other hand, are associated with the purchase of equipment and have salvage value, like the drilling rig and wellhead. Challenges and Considerations While the potential rewards of investing in oil and gas drilling projects are substantial, they are not without risks.

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What are Intangible Drilling Costs?

Aresco

What sets intangible drilling costs apart is their intangible nature, as they are related to activities and services essential for the drilling process but do not involve the acquisition of physical assets like drilling rigs or equipment.

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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

The Energy Law

Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment. Its employees work at its shop and yard and occasionally on jacked-up drilling rigs, often docked to inland piers. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Fifth Circuit Identifies Potential Conflict with Supreme Court on Jones Act Seaman Test

The Energy Law

Smart Fabricators of Texas (“SmartFab”) fabricates steel and repairs oil and gas drilling equipment. Its employees work at its shop and yard and occasionally on jacked-up drilling rigs, often docked to inland piers. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Possible Change to Jones Act Interpretations Regarding Coastwise Activities

The Energy Law

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