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Federal Offshore Pipeline Decommissioning in BOEM Significant Sediment Resource Areas

The Energy Law

MARCH 17, 2020

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of denials of applications to decommission offshore pipelines in place in a departure from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (“BSEE”) longstanding practices. Prior to 2015, BSEE routinely granted applications to decommission pipelines in place pursuant to 30 C.F.R.

Pipeline

Pipeline Offshore E&A Management

LNG Facilities Facing Environmental Challenges

The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2022

In addition to wetlands impacts, the groups allege that the LNG terminal and an associated pipeline would have a “staggering” impact on the climate in the form of greenhouse gas emissions. A petition filed on July 19 by Sierra Club and Healthy Gulf seeks review of a “dredge and fill” permit granted by the U.S. 717r(d)(1)). [2].

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Pipeline E&A Gas

Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported. Essentially, this is the kit which sits on the seabed, undersea and at surface – be it pipelines, cables, SSIVs, platforms. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc.

Pipeline

Pipeline Management Engineer ROV

Mastering NSTA Infrastructure Reporting: ArcGIS Pro Best Practice

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported. Essentially, this is the kit which sits on the seabed, undersea and at surface – be it pipelines, cables, SSIVs, platforms. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc.

Pipeline

Pipeline Management Engineer ROV

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ISSUES 60-DAY MORATORIUM ON FEDERAL LEASING AND DRILLING PERMITS

The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue.

Oil

Oil Gas Offshore E&A

BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning. 250.1700, et seq. BSEE added a new paragraph (c) to 30 C.F.R.

Exploration and Production

Exploration and Production E&A Casing Operator

2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

Those limits were last increased in 2018 to $137,659,500 by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [12] 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.

Oil

Oil Offshore Pipeline E&A

Upstream Midstream Downstream – What is the Difference?

Aresco

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Upstream: Activities: Upstream refers to the exploration and production (E&P) phase of the oil and gas industry. Key Processes: Transportation via pipelines, rail, trucks, or ships; storage in tanks or other facilities; and marketing for wholesale distribution. This includes both onshore and offshore activities.

Downstream

Downstream Midstream Upstream Crude Oil

EPA and Army Corps Release New WOTUS Rule

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a final rule narrowing the scope of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) such that certain wetlands are removed from federal jurisdiction. The final rule revises the agency regulations in light of the U.S.

E&A

E&A Casing Mechanic IT

How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

Energy Transfer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Advanced Compression Technology Energy Transfer also takes pride in innovating and using some of the most advanced technologies to manage emissions and reduce environmental impacts. This allows each Dual Drive compression unit to switch between drivers at any time to actively manage greenhouse gas emissions and the use of the electrical grid.

Gas

Gas Oil Natural Gas Midstream

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ISSUES 60-DAY MORATORIUM ON FEDERAL LEASING AND DRILLING PERMITS

The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue.

Oil

Oil Offshore E&A Gas

BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

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

Offshore

Offshore Energy Energy E&A

DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) is slated to make further revisions to its decommissioning regulations, following other decommissioning amendments made last year as previously reported on The Energy Law Blog. BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R. 250.1403; NTL No. 2023-N02 (March 24, 2023).

Offshore

Offshore Pipeline E&A Abandonment

Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.

Pipeline

Pipeline Operator E&A Abandonment

City of New Orleans Sues Oil and Gas Companies for Allegedly Damaging Coastal Wetlands

The Energy Law

APRIL 2, 2019

Bernard, among others: that the defendants’ activities constitute coastal “uses” under the Louisiana State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act (“SLCRMA”) and that they violate coastal use permits issued pursuant to that statute.

Oil

Oil Gas Exploration and Production E&A

Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.

Pipeline

Pipeline Exploration and Production Operator E&A

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

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. Governor Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force, charged with making recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions originating in Louisiana, recently took another step towards that goal.

Energy

Energy Energy Gas Offshore

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. Interior is currently conducting ongoing research on various technical and operational issues associated with offshore CCS.

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

The combined company will be led by Whitecap’s existing management team under the Whitecap name with four Veren directors to join the Whitecap Board of Directors, including the current President & CEO of Veren, Craig Bryksa. Under the terms of the Agreement, Veren shareholders will receive 1.05 times by year end 2026.

Energy

Energy Energy Exploration and Production Crude Oil

Louisiana’s Future in Offshore Wind: Takeaways from Louisiana Wind Week

The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Louisiana Wind Week followed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s first Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting, which was held on June 15. Joshua Gange, Renewable Energy Program Specialist at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), provided an overview of the offshore wind transmission network.

Offshore

Offshore Supply Chain Energy Energy

Louisiana’s Future in Offshore Wind: Takeaways from Louisiana Wind Week

The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Louisiana Wind Week followed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s first Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting, which was held on June 15. Joshua Gange, Renewable Energy Program Specialist at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), provided an overview of the offshore wind transmission network.

Offshore

Offshore Supply Chain Energy Energy

DOI Announcement of a Proposed Rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

supplemental bonding) for OCS lessees and grant holders of pipeline rights-of-way (“ROW”) and rights-of-use and easement (“RUE”), while protecting U.S. The announcement provides, among other things, that the proposed rulemaking is in efforts to clarify, streamline and provide greater transparency to the financial assurance requirements (e.g.,

Management

Management E&A Pipeline Insurance

DOI Announcement of a Proposed Rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

supplemental bonding) for OCS lessees and grant holders of pipeline rights-of-way (“ROW”) and rights-of-use and easement (“RUE”), while protecting U.S. The announcement provides, among other things, that the proposed rulemaking is in efforts to clarify, streamline and provide greater transparency to the financial assurance requirements (e.g.,

Management

Management Exploration and Production E&A Pipeline

Louisiana Legislature Modifies Oilfield Cleanup Legislation

The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2012

These articles provide for environmental management orders to expedite testing and a limited admission of environmental liability to allow defendants to remediate sites using the existing Act 312 procedure before trial on the merits. The legislature responded by enacting Act 312. It enacts two new articles, 1552 and 1563.

Casing

Casing IT E&A Management

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Environmental Decision Narrowing the Scope of the Clean Water Act

The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. 21-454 (May 25, 2023) is a landmark ruling in environmental law interpreting the scope of water bodies covered by the Clean Water Act (CWA) – an issue that has been debated by courts, presidential administrations, and federal agencies for decades. United States , 547 U.S.

Casing

Casing E&A IT Pipeline

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ISSUES 60-DAY MORATORIUM ON FEDERAL LEASING AND DRILLING PERMITS

BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners

Upstream Midstream Downstream – What is the Difference?

EPA and Army Corps Release New WOTUS Rule

How the Oil & Gas Industry is Helping Reduce Emissions

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ISSUES 60-DAY MORATORIUM ON FEDERAL LEASING AND DRILLING PERMITS

BOEM Overview of Proposed Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

City of New Orleans Sues Oil and Gas Companies for Allegedly Damaging Coastal Wetlands

Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

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

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’s Future in Offshore Wind: Takeaways from Louisiana Wind Week

Louisiana’s Future in Offshore Wind: Takeaways from Louisiana Wind Week

DOI Announcement of a Proposed Rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention

DOI Announcement of a Proposed Rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention

Louisiana Legislature Modifies Oilfield Cleanup Legislation

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Environmental Decision Narrowing the Scope of the Clean Water Act

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