The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

The “ LL&E II ” decision finds that Act 312 charges the court, not the jury, to determine the funding needed to remediate property to government standards. 3d — (“ LL&E II ”). [1]. Background of Legacy Litigation and LL&E I . LL&E II , at *2. 3d 1038 (“ LL&E I ”) marked a key development.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. In a recent blog post, we discussed a proposed ordinance before the Livingston Parish Council to ban injection and disposal wells in Livingston Parish.

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The Energy Law

JULY 27, 2023

The Louisiana Third Circuit recently ​affirmed a trial court discovery ruling that allowed the defendant to design its own e-discovery protocol without input from plaintiffs. 3d–, whereby the court affirmed the trial court’s discretion to deny the plaintiffs’ demand for control over the defendant’s e-discovery protocols. ​The

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MARCH 6, 2023

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The Act includes many changes for the maritime industry, specifically for owners and operators of vessels. Click here to access our checklist.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

sued the unit operator for breach of contract to recover transportation costs incurred as a result of alleged regulatory violations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC”) Shipper-Must-Have-Title policy. In a unique twist on a common challenge to the deductibility of post-production expenses, plaintiffs in Grayson L.L.C. (Of

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The Energy Law

MAY 24, 2023

BOEM approved the Construction and Operations Plan for the Vineyard Wind Project in July 2021, approximately 12 years after BOEM began evaluating the site for wind energy development. Multiple environmental impact statements and ESA consultations have a occurred in conjunction with the project.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2023

1776 Energy Partners, LLC , — S.W.3d The dispute originated from certain joint operating agreements executed by Ovintiv and 1776 Energy, under which Ovintiv was the operator, to develop and produce minerals from oil and gas leases in Karnes County, Texas. In Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC v. 22-0095, 2023 WL 3556695 (Tex.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Privacy Policy : By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The department then issued a Revised Notice of Intent outlining the revised proposal and the revisions made based on certain comments.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The legislative session begins April 10, and one bill has already been filed to remove expropriation authority from all CCUS activity. [1] 1] House Bill No.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2023

from and/or to a foreign country to first obtain an authorization from the United States Department of Energy. Within the Department of Energy, the Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement- Division of Natural Gas Regulation, is responsible for granting such authorizations. Under the provisions of H.R.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2022

QEP Energy Company , the U.S. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

QEP Energy Company , the U.S. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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JULY 5, 2022

On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing. BOEM also recommends gear loss and damage payments. citing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Sustainable Fisheries Glossary).

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The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2021

Decommissioning and abandoned solar farms are some of the primary concerns held by landowners, taxpayers, and solar energy developers when it comes to solar energy development, and Act 301 represents the first step in addressing those concerns. However, lawmakers are acting now to ensure proper decommissioning years down the road.

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JULY 10, 2023

The Louisiana State Mineral & Energy Board (“Mineral Board”) is the body tasked with overseeing the mineral resources owned by the State of Louisiana. Privacy Policy : By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its long-anticipated offshore wind lease sale for the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. based offshore wind industry supply chain that would facilitate this or other renewable energy projects permitted by BOEM.”

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In response, the industry is seeing a varying degree of investments in renewable energy and commitments to climate-related goals. As companies make this transition into renewable energy, one sector picking up speed is wind energy. The wind energy sector is gaining global traction, as exemplified by U.K.

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JUNE 22, 2023

built offshore wind substation departed from a Texas fabrication facility where Danish multinational energy company, Ørsted, and domestic energy provider, Eversource, partnered to build the revolutionary vessel. First up, Blue Ocean Energy Marine, a Dominion Energy subsidiary, is currently constructing the first-ever U.S.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its third Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on July 27, 2022 (3 rd Meeting). The first two meetings were held on June 15, 2021 , and February 2, 2022 , respectively. According to Ms.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning. 250.1700, et seq. BSEE added a new paragraph (c) to 30 C.F.R.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 3, 2023

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. 1] HB 35, which would prevent the Commissioner of Conservation from permitting any activity related to CCS in St. Helena Parish. [2] Helena Parish. [2]

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MARCH 10, 2022

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The majority of the EEOC charges citing Covid-19 allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).

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JUNE 18, 2021

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new resources “to educate employees, applicants and employers about the rights of all employees, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers, to be free from sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in employment.” Clayton County , the U.S.

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JUNE 3, 2022

In response to various pressures on the energy industry to reduce the environmental impact associated with excess carbon dioxide emissions, many energy companies are investigating carbon capture and sequestration projects as a means of reducing their carbon emissions. 4]. [1] La. 30:1108(A)(1). [2] 30:1108(B). [3]

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The Energy Law

MAY 22, 2023

The pursuit of alternative energy sources has become increasingly important in our quest for a sustainable future. Lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries, has emerged as a vital element for powering electric vehicles and storing renewable energy. A brine extraction prospect would be very similar to an oil and gas prospect.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen. Senate Bill 119 ( S.

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JUNE 29, 2023

In addition, the Assessor argued that the Louisiana Supreme Court decision in D90 Energy, LLC v. In Enerfin Field Services v. Vernon Parish Board of Review , No. 22-740 (La. Vernon Parish Board of Review , No. 22-740 (La. Jefferson Davis Parish Bd. of Review , 2020-0200 (La. 10/20/2020), 341 So.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2022

A petition filed on July 19 by Sierra Club and Healthy Gulf seeks review of a “dredge and fill” permit granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Driftwood LNG – a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal under construction near Lake Charles. 717r(d)(1)). [2]. 717r(d)(1)). [2].

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Some of the actions are related to development of renewable energy in Louisiana, whereas others aim to manage emissions. Other strategies focus on switching to low carbon fuels and developing the infrastructure to support renewable energy in Louisiana. The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The court stated, “[W]e find the directives from the Louisiana Supreme Court in Save Ourselves ,… which require consideration of ‘economic, social, and other factors,’ broad enough to include an analysis of environmental justice, as defined by the EPA.” The First Circuit opinion firmly answered this question yes.On What is EJ?

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JULY 6, 2023

Privacy Policy : By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. This requirement was to go into effect on August 1, 2021. After the temporary injunction expired, Louisiana and the NMFS moved for summary judgment.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4] 1] The proposed ordinance can be viewed here: L.P. Ordinance No.

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