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

The Energy Law

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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ProFrac’s 2025 Outlook: Next-Generation Frac Technology & Livewire Power

Oil Gas Leads

(NASDAQ: ACDC) has set an ambitious course for 2025, leveraging next-generation hydraulic fracturing technology and its newly launched Livewire Power division to drive operational efficiency and growth. Maximizing fleet utilization: 25% more active fleets are in operation compared to Q4 2024, driving higher revenue potential.

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Livingston Parish Council Proposes Ordinance Banning Injection and Disposal Wells

The Energy Law

1] Although not limited to Class VI injection wells—which are those wells utilized for the injection and permanent sequestration of carbon dioxide—the proposed ordinance is clearly aimed at prohibiting carbon capture and sequestration operations within the parish. Livingston Parish’s proposed ordinance looks eerily similar to St.

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EPA Issues New Air Regulations for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry

The Energy Law

By Stephen Wiegand On April 17, 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for natural gas wells that are hydraulically fractured.

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

The Energy Law

2] New Mexico’s 2021 Legislative Session will consider a bill that would significantly change how the state regulates oil and gas operations. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen.

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

The Energy Law

New Mexico’s 2021 Legislative Session will consider a bill that would significantly change how the state regulates oil and gas operations. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda. HB 896 and HB 897 , sponsored by state Rep. Pre-filed and introduced by State Sen.

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