E&A IT Underground Injection Control 
The Energy Law
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Last week, the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on “the construction of disposal wells and injection wells in the Parish of Livingston.” [1] Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4] 1] The proposed ordinance can be viewed here: L.P.
The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2021
HB 1284 grants the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”), the governmental agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, sole jurisdiction over Class VI Injection Wells and carbon capture, use, and sequestration (“CCUS”) activities in Texas.
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The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2021
HB 1284 grants the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”), the governmental agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, sole jurisdiction over Class VI Injection Wells and carbon capture, use, and sequestration (“CCUS”) activities in Texas.
The Energy Law
MARCH 28, 2022
In addition to the unit order, the operator must receive approval for its injection wells. Rather, it is the approval to use a specific reservoir for injection and storage of carbon dioxide. However, pilot programs can be available to allow the commencement of an enhanced recovery project prior to creation of the unit. 30:1101-1111).
The Energy Law
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
This is an important step towards obtaining primary enforcement authority (or “primacy”) over the Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control (“UIC”) Class VI well permitting program, which currently lies with the Environmental Protection Agency. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.
The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2021
HB 1284 grants the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”), the governmental agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, sole jurisdiction over Class VI Injection Wells and carbon capture, use, and sequestration (“CCUS”) activities in Texas.
The Energy Law
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Earlier this month, Gulf Coast Sequestration (“GCS”), a limited liability company based in Lake Charles, announced its plans to build and operate a carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) project that will create a repository 10,000 feet underground for the permanent storage of more than 80 million tons of carbon. On the state level, Act No.
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