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The Smackover Formation: Unveiling the Lithium Potential

The Energy Law

The pursuit of alternative energy sources has become increasingly important in our quest for a sustainable future. The rising demand for lithium, combined with Federal tax credits for lithium production, has intensified lithium exploration efforts. A brine extraction prospect would be very similar to an oil and gas prospect.

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FIFTH CIRCUIT BEGINS TO CLEAN UP ITS JURISPRUDENCE ON HOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONTRACT IS (OR IS NOT) MARITIME

The Energy Law

Gulf Oil Corp. , [1] for determining whether a contract to perform services related to oil & gas exploration on navigable waters is maritime, the Fifth Circuit took up In re Larry Doiron, Incorporated [2] earlier this year in an effort to streamline the test and bring clarity to an area of the law mired in uncertainty.

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It’s Heating Up: United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proper Jurisdiction for Climate-Change Lawsuit

The Energy Law

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the climate change lawsuit filed by the City of Baltimore in 2018 against energy companies. This case is one of a number of cases brought by states, cities, and other municipalities against energy companies alleging that the companies contributed to climate change. Calhoun , 516 U.S.

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Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant

Oil & Gas 360º

Our combined company will include exceptional technical and support personnel from the two companies in both the office and field and an experienced Board of Directors that prioritizes sustainable and profitable growth to generate strong returns for our combined shareholders. common shares of Whitecap for each Veren common share held.

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Federal Court Enjoins Biden’s Social Cost of Carbon Efforts On the Basis of Negative Impact to Energy Industry and Energy Producing States

The Energy Law

On February 11, 2022, the Biden Administration’s climate change agenda sustained a major blow as Judge James D. Cain of the Western District of Louisiana enjoined a Biden administration executive order that charged federal agencies with considering the “social cost of carbon” in their decision making. Background. The Court Had Standing.

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