E&A, Government and Transportation

When It Comes to Pilot Errors: State Statutes Preempt General Maritime Law

The Energy Law

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On December 4, 2023, in Marquette Transportation Co. 1 the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that state law—and specifically in this case, Louisiana law—governs the applicable negligence standard and burden of proof for a pilot’s error. On January 3, 2019, the M/V STRANDJA and the M/V KIEFFER E. The KIEFFER E.

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IT E&A Casing Government

The Western District of Louisiana Holds that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Shipper Must Have Title Policy Creates No Private Right of Action

The Energy Law

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. As part of that regulatory authority, the FERC “establishes policies that govern interstate pipeline transportation.”

Energy

Energy Energy Operator Natural Gas

United States Supreme Court Blocks New Jersey’s Sovereign Immunity Challenge to FERC Certificate Holder’s Condemnation of State-Owned Land

The Energy Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

New Jersey , [1] the divided Court held that a certificate from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) entitled PennEast Pipeline Company (PennEast) to use the federal government’s power of eminent domain to seize property owned by the State of New Jersey. In PennEast Pipeline Co. In January 2018, FERC granted PennEast’s request.

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OSHA Awards Damages for Retaliatory Discharge of Jones Act Seaman in Violation of Seaman’s Protection Act

The Energy Law

JANUARY 10, 2020

On October 20, 2017, Bouchard Transportation’s ATB BUSTER BOUCHARD/B. 255 suffered an explosion and fire while transporting roughly 2,000 barrels of oil off Port Aransas, Texas. In a stark reminder of the sanctity of Coast Guard investigations, and the consequences of impeding such investigations, the U.S. 2114) (the “SPA”).

Transportation

Transportation E&A Barrel Education

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Energy Bill

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Subtitle E amends the FOGRMA of 1982 to repeal royalty overpayment interest for lessees by the federal government and mandates that when royalty adjustments are made resulting in an underpayment by lessee the royalty obligation clock starts when the date the adjustment is taken.

Royalty

Royalty Energy Energy Offshore

The Future of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Producers and governments have shown interest in CCS as it allows for the continued use of fossil fuels while reducing net carbon dioxide emissions. 1] [link] [2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. 1] [link] [2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E.

E&A

E&A Gas Oil Education

Congressional Expansion of CCF Program

The Energy Law

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Several years ago, the definition of Qualified Agreement Vessels was expanded to include the short sea transportation trade. The Capital Construction Fund (“CCF”) program is designed to encourage owners of U.S. flagged vessels to accumulate sufficient capital to acquire additional U.S. flagged vessels by offering tax incentives to do so.

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Operator E&A Transportation Finance

Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This action proposes the state continue to work with federal and state partners and industry to determine potential sites for storage, to identify a regulatory and legal framework that supports CCUS, and to determine impacts of capture and transport infrastructure buildout. The period for public comment ends on October 8 th.

Energy

Energy Energy Gas Offshore

The Future of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Producers and governments have shown interest in CCS as it allows for the continued use of fossil fuels while reducing net carbon dioxide emissions. 2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. 2] Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta & E. The latter option is known as carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”). 1] [link]. [2]

E&A

E&A Exploration and Production Oil Gas

Trudging the Rocky Landscape of Royalty Dispute Litigation with the Texas Supreme Court Yet Again in BlueStone

The Energy Law

JUNE 8, 2020

Ordinarily, royalties are free of production expenses for bringing the minerals to the surface but “usually subject to post-production costs, including taxes, treatment costs to render it marketable, and transportation costs.” Heritage Resources holds only that the effect of a lease is governed by a fair reading of its text.”

Royalty

Royalty Exploration and Production Oil IT

Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This month, the Office of Conservation announced its proposal to adopt Statewide Order 29-N-6, which is a set of regulations that would govern the oversight of these wells within the UIC program if the Office of Conservation is granted primacy. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in order to operate its proposed CCS facility. [1]

Underground Injection Control

Underground Injection Control Operator E&A Completion

Opportunity to Minimize the New Tax on 501(c)(3) Exempt Organization Employee Parking

The Energy Law

MARCH 25, 2019

Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) passed by Congress in December 2017, starting in 2018 many 501(c)(3) Exempt Organizations (“EOs”) are required to treat the cost of employer-paid qualified transportation and parking benefits as unrelated business taxable income (“UBTI”) to the EO.

E&A

E&A Transportation Maintenance Insurance

Louisiana’s Sabine River Authority Not Entitled To Sovereign Immunity

The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

7] The Fifth Circuit noted that even though the SRA-L was made part of the umbrella of the executive branch via its placement in the Department of Transportation and Development after its creation, it maintained substantial control over its operations. Tarrant County , 798 F.2d 2d 736, 744-45 (5 th Cir.

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Casing IT E&A Education

Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This month, the Office of Conservation announced its proposal to adopt Statewide Order 26-N-6, which is a set of regulations that would govern the oversight of these wells within the UIC program if the Office of Conservation is granted primacy. [2] Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in order to operate its proposed CCS facility. [1]

Underground Injection Control

Underground Injection Control Operator E&A Completion

New U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Clarify the Courts’ Authority to Compel Arbitration

The Energy Law

JANUARY 17, 2019

Commercial and employment agreements often include provisions requiring arbitration of disputes between the parties. Some of these agreements contain “delegation clauses” requiring the arbitrator (as opposed to a court) to decide whether the dispute is subject to arbitration. Henry Schein, Inc. Archer & White Sales, Inc. ,

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Manufacturing E&A Drivers IT

With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Finally, the regulations will likely address other key issues including transportation pipelines, spacing between lease areas, environmental monitoring requirements, and use of legacy OCS infrastructure for CCS purposes. However, the DOI’s proposed implementing regulations authorized by the IIJA have yet to be issued for public comment.

Offshore

Offshore Operator E&A Pipeline

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

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

. (“Veren”) (TSX: VRN) (NYSE: VRN) are pleased to announce a strategic combination to create a leading light oil and condensate producer with concentrated assets in the Alberta Montney and Duvernay. Under the terms of the Agreement, Veren shareholders will receive 1.05 common shares of Whitecap for each Veren common share held. .”

Energy

Energy Energy Exploration and Production Crude Oil

Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The Climate Initiatives Task Force is made up of 23 members and supported by six sector committees and four advisory groups, all together consisting of over 135 experts from the government, colleges, private sector, and civil society. Executive Order JBE 2020-18, issued on August 19, 2020, formally established the Task Force.

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Gas Education Oil E&A

Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The Climate Initiatives Task Force is made up of 23 members and supported by six sector committees and four advisory groups, all together consisting of over 135 experts from the government, colleges, private sector, and civil society. Executive Order JBE 2020-18, issued on August 19, 2020, formally established the Task Force.

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Gas Education E&A Manufacturing

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The MBTA makes it illegal to take, kill, possess, transport, or import migratory birds, or their eggs, parts, or nests without a permit. Regulations Governing the Take of Migratory Birds Meanwhile, the FWS was going through the formal rulemaking process regarding “takes” under the MBTA. 8716, published February 9, 2021. 16 U.S.C. §

Government

Government Petroleum E&A IT

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The MBTA makes it illegal to take, kill, possess, transport, or import migratory birds, or their eggs, parts, or nests without a permit. Regulations Governing the Take of Migratory Birds. 8716, published February 9, 2021. At the heart of the Trump administration MBTA rule is what constitutes a “take” under the MBTA. 16 U.S.C. §

Government

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When It Comes to Pilot Errors: State Statutes Preempt General Maritime Law

The Western District of Louisiana Holds that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Shipper Must Have Title Policy Creates No Private Right of Action

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United States Supreme Court Blocks New Jersey’s Sovereign Immunity Challenge to FERC Certificate Holder’s Condemnation of State-Owned Land

OSHA Awards Damages for Retaliatory Discharge of Jones Act Seaman in Violation of Seaman’s Protection Act

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Energy Bill

The Future of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Congressional Expansion of CCF Program

Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

The Future of Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Trudging the Rocky Landscape of Royalty Dispute Litigation with the Texas Supreme Court Yet Again in BlueStone

Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

Opportunity to Minimize the New Tax on 501(c)(3) Exempt Organization Employee Parking

Louisiana’s Sabine River Authority Not Entitled To Sovereign Immunity

Advancement of CCS in Louisiana

New U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Clarify the Courts’ Authority to Compel Arbitration

With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

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

Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report Highlights Goals for Developing Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

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