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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Weighs in on Hydraulic Fracturing and Subsurface Trespass

The Energy Law Blog

In January of this year, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania tackled an issue that has been confronted by few other courts—whether the rule of capture precludes a claim for subsurface trespass due to hydraulic fracturing. [1] Southwestern operated several wells on the leased tract, several of which were hydraulically fractured.

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Livingston Parish Council Proposes Ordinance Banning Injection and Disposal Wells

The Energy Law Blog

Tammany’s attempt to ban hydraulic fracturing eight years ago, which was ultimately struck down by Louisiana courts, finding that the St. Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4] Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4]

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law Blog

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. Senate Bill 119 ( S.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law Blog

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. Senate Bill 119 ( S.

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