The Energy Law

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

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On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing.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. The ejection of this material may damage fishing gear.”

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. The development of offshore wind energy would aid in meeting the State’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In addition to Action 1.3,

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 5, 2025

Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Department of Interior has taken several important steps toward making wind energy development a reality in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 22, 2024

The 2 nd Annual Tulane Offshore Wind Conference capped off Louisiana Offshore Wind Week on Friday, January 19th. The conference included panels of offshore wind energy professionals discussing topics including leasing, permitting, financing, and the supply chain for US offshore wind energy.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In a recent opinion released by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the court declined to vacate a deficient environmental impact statement (“EIS”) prepared in connection with two offshore lease sales held in 2018, the records of decision announcing the sales, or the leases issued.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 11, 2022

In response to multiple requests from stakeholders and interested parties during the third Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting , the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management agreed to extend the public comment periods for the two potential wind energy areas (WEAs) and the draft Environmental Assessment (EA).

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 19, 2020

The press release, found at [link] , highlights, among other things, each country’s focus on the importance of developing sustainable energy resources – wind energy, in particular. The demand for offshore wind energy has never been greater. In addition, studies by the U.S.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

Senegals Petrosen and Mauritanias SMH worked alongside bp and Kosmos Energy to develop the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project situated on the maritime border of the two countries and producing first LNG in January 2025. Algerias Sonatrach will increase hydrocarbon production by 2.5%

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Fuel of the Future: An e-Methanol Study The North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) set out significant emissions reduction targets for the offshore energy industry. As we near those targets, it is well understood that decommissioning activities and a reduction in the number of operational assets will not solely meet the NSTD targets.

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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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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. 3] In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 17, 2020

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of denials of applications to decommission offshore pipelines in place in a departure from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (“BSEE”) longstanding practices. And rarely, if ever, will the order identify a specific project involving the use of the SSRA at issue.

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Oilholics Synonymous Report

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The summit deliberated at length the challenge of ensuring safety and security for key infrastructure in the digital age. In line with this thinking, a first-of-its-kind Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety was launched at the event to widespread recognition and support from leaders and experts across the global industrial ecosystem.

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The Energy Law

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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The Energy Law

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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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2019

Newton , were offshore rig workers who filed a class action asserting that their employer violated California’s minimum wage and overtime laws by failing to pay them for stand-by time while they were on the drilling platform. The plaintiffs in Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd.

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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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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). Those limits were last increased in 2018 to $137,659,500 by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [12]

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

House of Representatives passed Speaker Pelosi’s Energy Bill, H.R. 6899, titled “Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act.” Title I addresses the existing moratoria, future OCS access, exploration, production and royalty questions.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2 In re Falcon Global Offshore II , No. 2 In re Falcon Global Offshore II , No. 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. 303 (1927). 21-1062, 2023 WL 7128849 (E.D. 303 (1927).

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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

JANUARY 28, 2021

Several pieces of energy-industry legislation are teed up for debate as state legislatures reconvene for their first sessions of 2021. In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2020

real estate transactions, which could encompass federal offshore leasing. 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 addition to addressing acquisitions of U.S. businesses and investing in U.S.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Department of the Interior (“DOI”) recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which includes two new planned rulemakings affecting federal offshore leases. 250.1409 (applicable to appeals of penalties assessed to federal offshore oil, gas, and sulphur leases) and § 290.4 9598 (Feb. 250.1403; NTL No.

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Rextag

MARCH 11, 2025

This report analyzes upstream oil and gas production trends over the last three years, based on data from Rextag Energy DataLink. OXY (Occidental) is the top oil producer , while Expand Energy is a strong gas producer despite minimal oil output. EQT is notable for its gas-heavy production profile. in 2023 , then increasing by 1.3%

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 27, 2020

On July 15, 2020, the Unites States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a ruling (HQ H309672) in connection with the installation of an offshore wind farm located off the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in U.S. territorial waters (the “July 15 Ruling”). 55102) (or the Passenger Vessel Services Act (46 U.S.C. 1333(a)(1).

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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

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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The Energy Law

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

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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