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). During her presentation, Ms. The first two meetings were held on June 15, 2021 , and February 2, 2022 , respectively. According to Ms. Following Ms.

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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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Nestoil

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The oil and gas sector has long been a cornerstone of the global economy, providing energy, raw materials, and substantial economic contributions. Upstream Investments; Exploration and Production (E&P): The upstream sector involves the search for oil and gas reservoirs and the extraction of these resources.

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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

MARCH 7, 2023

17, 2023), in which it re-affirmed the axiomatic principle that a text retains the same meaning in the present day as when it was drafted. As the Court stated in its introductory sentence, “Only in a legal text could the formula ‘one-half of one-eighth’ mean anything other than one-sixteenth.” Dils Co. , 2d 904 (Tex. Dawkins , 483 S.W.3d

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Baker Hughes a G E Co., In D & J Invs. of Cenla, L.L.C. plaintiffs, forty-eight landowners of property located near the facility, brought a state court action for claims of property damage from groundwater and soil contamination caused by the facility’s improper waste disposal processes. 21-30523, 2022 WL 9862487 (5th Cir.

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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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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

A Regulatory Increase to the Limits of Liability for Oil Pollution and an Amendment Exempting Small Passenger Vessels from the Limitation of Liability Act Present New Challenges for Vessel Owners U.S. 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

APRIL 4, 2023

Further, it would be a departure from present law, which only requires the operators to remit such payments to the nonparticipating owner for the benefit of its lessors and overriding royalty owners. On Friday, March 31, 2023, Representative Larry Bagley of Louisiana’s District 7 proposed amendments to Louisiana Revised Statutes § 30:10.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

. § 30:2044, the regulations provide for the reduction or elimination of civil penalties for certain violations disclosed to LDEQ as the result of a voluntary environmental self-audit. Discovered violations that are not excluded under the regulations may be eligible for penalty reduction under Louisiana’s program. Part 68 and LAC § 33:III.5901;

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR presents new data on ballast water management systems and solicits public comments on the standards and definitions applicable to ballast tanks, hulls and associated niche areas, and graywater systems. It also requires the U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) to develop corresponding regulations to enforce compliance with the EPA’s standards.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 17, 2022

Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. , 30:9(B) in which Aethon Energy Operating, L.L.C. Thus, the issue presented was whether the letters relied upon by Kelly satisfied the requirements of La. Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:103.1 Kelly Land Company, L.L.C. 4th 369 (5th Cir. In the suit, the plaintiff, B.A. Kelly Land Co.,

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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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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. 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.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea. 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.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Simply establishing that asbestos-containing materials were present at some time in some place in Marathon’s refinery is insufficient.” In other words, Plaintiffs were required to present some evidence linking the presence of asbestos-containing materials with the work that Mr. Steib performed for Parsons at Marathon from 1975 to 1977.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If so, you need to act now to present evidence of the reduction in value and attempt to have the appropriate Parish Assessor reduce the assessed value. If so, you need to act now to present evidence of the reduction in value and attempt to have the appropriate Parish Assessor reduce the assessed value.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Most American maritime and environmental attorneys and vessel owners are familiar with OPA 90 and oil spill liability in the United States. But what happens when a vessel spills oil in the territorial waters of another country? The CLC addresses civil liability for maritime oil spills. Report a spill 2. Cooperate in response 3. Failure to a.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

It bears stating the obvious that solar energy is not a mineral. This blog post is the first in a series of blog posts that will discuss some of the nuances of Louisiana property law relating to solar leasing. Consequently, the provisions of the Louisiana Mineral Code do not apply to solar leases.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2017

The suit attracted national attention, alleging that past and present operations of the oil and gas industry—most specifically, dredging of canals—contributed to land loss on a massive scale and rendered defendants liable for billions in damages and restoration costs. Judge Brown did not take up the defendants’ other motions.

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Drillers

AUGUST 19, 2020

Necessities include food, shelter and energy. The process of planning, safekeeping and operating energy production facilities is a long term process, running into decades. Every conscientious individual and company has been forced to do the best that they can, with the reality presented. was adapting to the market conditions.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The Supreme Court’s rare dismissal of a previously granted cert petition means that the justices have declined to reconsider the Fifth Circuit’s decision refusing to send the underlying dispute to arbitration. This is now the second time this case has been before the Supreme Court on issues of arbitrability.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The Louisiana Supreme Court addressed the role of the Louisiana Tax Commission in its decision in the case of D90 Energy, LLC v. Jefferson Davis Parish Board of Review , No. 2020-C000200. Louisiana property is assessed by the assessor for the parish where the property is located.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The Louisiana Supreme Court addressed the role of the Louisiana Tax Commission in its decision in the case of D90 Energy, LLC v. Jefferson Davis Parish Board of Review , No. 2020-C000200. Louisiana property is assessed by the assessor for the parish where the property is located.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 19, 2020

On October 6, 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court granted a writ application filed by UNOCAL in State of Louisiana, et al. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co., A detailed summary of the Third Circuit’s decision can be found here. Additionally, a motion to recuse was filed to remove Justice Crain from the case.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 2, 2020

In two companion cases, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided whether a federal district court could properly exercise jurisdiction over climate change suits brought against energy companies by cities and counties in California. In County of San Mateo et al. 1442(a)(1). In City of Oakland et al.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Riverwood to state court, unpersuaded that he “may or must exercise simultaneous jurisdiction by acting on a matter presented to the Fifth Circuit for decision in a case where appellate proceedings are not final but, instead, remain active.”

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The Energy Law

APRIL 2, 2019

Liskow & Lewis was honored to celebrate its 15 th annual Black History Month Program with such special guests who paved the way for the diverse culture that is present today. While practicing at Liskow, Judge Jackson initiated the firm’s first formal celebration of Black History Month, a tradition which is now in its 15 th year.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Simply establishing that asbestos-containing materials were present at some time in some place in Marathon’s refinery is insufficient.” In other words, Plaintiffs were required to present some evidence linking the presence of asbestos-containing materials with the work that Mr. Steib performed for Parsons at Marathon from 1975 to 1977.

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The Energy Law

JULY 24, 2020

The most significant change, by far, is the amendment to the “collateral source rule.” The revision effectively limits the plaintiff’s damages to the amount of medical expenses actually paid. Current law generally allows a plaintiff to recover the total amount billed and ignores any discount to the total amount negotiated by an insurance company.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

It bears stating the obvious that solar energy is not a mineral. This blog post is the first in a series of blog posts that will discuss some of the nuances of Louisiana property law relating to solar leasing. Consequently, the provisions of the Louisiana Mineral Code do not apply to solar leases. Community Property. Successions.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2014

Background In 2010, in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Department of Interior renamed the Minerals Management Service (MMS) the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE). The head of the IRU reports to the BSEE Director. Richard Hastings (R-Wash.), In particular, Rep.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, the Appellant did not present any facts or evidence of Defendants’ alleged concealment of the claims, and even if Defendants did conceal the claims, the concealment ended by 2006, when the Petition to Open Succession with Administration was filed demonstrating knowledge of these potential claims. The Succession of Mayo Romero.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Moreover, an employer does not violate the ADA for taking an adverse employment action against an employee or applicant who qualifies as disabled under the ADA on the basis of COVID-19 where the employee or applicant was not qualified for the position at issue or presented a “direct threat” to themself or others in the workplace.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Hilcorp Energy Company , —F.4th—, This was the question presented to the Fifth Circuit in Carl. Carl concerned an oil and gas lease between the Carl/White Trust, as lessor, and Hilcorp Energy Company, as lessee (the “Lease”). The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in Carl v.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

BP America Production Company, et al. , 20-30224 (5th Cir. The Grace Ranch opinion arose out of the second lawsuit by Grace Ranch L.L.C. Grace Ranch), for alleged contamination of its property. That first suit was dismissed pursuant to Louisiana’s “subsequent purchaser” doctrine. The Court then tackled each issue in turn.

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