The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

The 2 nd Annual Tulane Offshore Wind Conference capped off Louisiana Offshore Wind Week on Friday, January 19th. The conference included panels of offshore wind energy professionals discussing topics including leasing, permitting, financing, and the supply chain for US offshore wind energy.

Offshore 52

Offshore Supply Chain E&A Energy 52

Rextag

MARCH 11, 2025

It covers total production figures, performance by key operators, and state-level contributions, focusing on key basins such as the Permian Basin, Appalachian Basin, Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, Onshore and Offshore Gulf of America (Mexico), Williston Basin, and Greater Anadarko Basin. in 2023 , then increasing by 1.3%

Basin 59

Basin BCF Upstream Operator 59

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

(World Oil) – Africas national oil companies (NOC) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. mtpa Coral South FLNG project has been operating since 2022 while ExxonMobil plans to make FID on Rovuma LNG in 2026.

E&P 130

E&P Oil Exploration and Production Basin 130

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 4, 2025

Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc. In addition, the conference live webcast reaches a global audience of virtual attendees.

Energy 200

Energy Energy Management Oil 200

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

Offshore 52

Offshore Oil E&A Energy 52

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. On floating offshore wind farms, a wind turbine is attached to a floating structure which is tethered to the sea floor, as opposed to the turbine being a fixed foundation in the sea.

Offshore 40

Offshore Oil E&A Energy 40

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. To date, the development of offshore wind in federal waters has largely been limited to the east coast. federal waters.

Energy 98

Energy Energy Offshore Operator 98

Energy Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Fuel of the Future: An e-Methanol Study The North Sea Transition Deal (NSTD) set out significant emissions reduction targets for the offshore energy industry. As we near those targets, it is well understood that decommissioning activities and a reduction in the number of operational assets will not solely meet the NSTD targets.

E&A 52

E&A Offshore Operator Energy 52

Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 5, 2025

Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc. In addition, the conference live webcast reaches a global audience of virtual attendees.

Energy 130

Energy Energy Management Oil 130

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue. 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.

Oil 76

Oil Gas Offshore E&A 76

Oilholics Synonymous Report

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The summit deliberated at length the challenge of ensuring safety and security for key infrastructure in the digital age. In line with this thinking, a first-of-its-kind Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety was launched at the event to widespread recognition and support from leaders and experts across the global industrial ecosystem.

Government 130

Government Sustainable Sustainability Manufacturing 130

The Energy Law Blog

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. And rarely, if ever, will the order identify a specific project involving the use of the SSRA at issue.

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Offshore E&A Management 40

The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Claimants offered a creative argument that they could recover for economic damages based on the integrated unit exception to Robins Dry Dock because the platform and wells were physically attached and operated as a collective unit under the claimants’ umbrella of companies. 2 In re Falcon Global Offshore II , No. 303 (1927).

Pipeline 97

Pipeline Casing E&A Offshore 97

The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2019

Newton , were offshore rig workers who filed a class action asserting that their employer violated California’s minimum wage and overtime laws by failing to pay them for stand-by time while they were on the drilling platform. The plaintiffs in Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd.

Offshore 40

Offshore E&A Government Oil 40

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

3] When the source of the discharge is a vessel, the “responsible party” is the owner, operator, or demise charterer of that vessel. [4] 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 4] OPA liability is capped, however, subject to certain exceptions. [5]

Oil 98

Oil Offshore Pipeline E&A 98

The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

On July 15, 2020, the Unites States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued a ruling (HQ H309672) in connection with the installation of an offshore wind farm located off the coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts in U.S. The Jones Act applies to activities and operations, such as the installation of a wind farm, in U.S.

Offshore 40

Offshore Exploration and Production Operator E&A 40

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

With respect to current operations, BP and Shell boast the more extensive footprints in the wind energy sector. BP operates nine onshore wind farms in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania and South Dakota in addition to holding an interest in a wind facility in Hawaii. within the next ten years.

Oil 52

Oil Energy Energy Offshore 52

The Energy Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

250.1701 providing that RUE holders and prior lessees or owners of operating rights of the parcel on whose leases there existed facilities or obstructions that remain on the RUE are jointly and severally liable for meeting accrued decommissioning obligations. . 250.1700, et seq. BSEE added a new paragraph (c) to 30 C.F.R.

Exploration and Production 98

Exploration and Production E&A Casing Operator 98

The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations. This recently enacted legislation is indicative of strong support in Texas for the development of CCUS projects and helps clear the path for onshore and offshore CCUS deployment within the state.

Underground Injection Control 96

Underground Injection Control E&A Oil Operator 96

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue. 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.

Oil 52

Oil Offshore E&A Gas 52

The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations. This recently enacted legislation is indicative of strong support in Texas for the development of CCUS projects and helps clear the path for onshore and offshore CCUS deployment within the state.

Underground Injection Control 93

Underground Injection Control E&A Oil Operator 93

The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Department of the Interior (“DOI”) recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which includes two new planned rulemakings affecting federal offshore leases. 250.1409 (applicable to appeals of penalties assessed to federal offshore oil, gas, and sulphur leases) and § 290.4 9598 (Feb. 250.1403; NTL No.

Offshore 52

Offshore Pipeline E&A Abandonment 52

The Energy Law Blog

JULY 6, 2023

In December 2019, to protect endangered sea turtles, the NMFS promulgated a rule requiring a TED on all skimmer trawlers over 40 feet in length, including those operating in state waters. This requirement was to go into effect on August 1, 2021. After the temporary injunction expired, Louisiana and the NMFS moved for summary judgment.

E&A 98

E&A IT Education Casing 98

The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The VIDA tasks the EPA with developing national standards of performance for discharges incidental to the normal operation of primarily commercial vessels that are over seventy-nine feet in length. The SNPR also proposes new equipment standards for “Lakers,” which are vessels that operate exclusively on the Great Lakes.

Management 98

Management E&P E&A Operator 98

The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Coast Guard published Policy Letter 23-05 which provides the first actual guidance for vessel owners and operators on the expectations for the surveillance equipment that they are required to install and maintain under the Safer Seas Act, which became law in December 2022 as part of the James M. On November 13, 2023, the U.S. 1331(a))). .

E&A 98

E&A Operator Offshore Education 98

The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2020

Last year, in another dispute over who should bear the cost of decommissioning offshore facilities, the Southern District of Texas held that a former sub-assignee of offshore operating rights was entitled to equitable subrogation from the record title owner and initial assignor. Sojitz Energy Venture, Inc. Union Oil Co.

Royalty 52

Royalty E&P Offshore E&A 52

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2012

By Robert E. Operators already covered under the 2007 permit have until January 31, 2013 to file new Notices of Intent (“NOIs”) for continuous coverage. The Primary Operator is the one that submits the NOI for coverage by block. The Primary Operator is the one that submits the NOI for coverage by block.

Oil 40

Oil Gas Operator Electronics 40

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. 3] In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate. Senate Bill 119 ( S.

Energy 52

Energy Energy Offshore Natural Gas 52

The Energy Law Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

With respect to current operations, BP and Shell boast the more extensive footprints in the wind energy sector. BP operates nine onshore wind farms in Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania and South Dakota in addition to holding an interest in a wind facility in Hawaii. within the next ten years.

Oil 40

Oil Energy Energy Offshore 40

The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

The industry segments covered by the rule are: offshore petroleum and natural gas production; onshore petroleum and natural gas production; onshore natural gas processing; onshore natural gas transmission compression; underground natural gas storage; liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage, import, and export; and natural gas distribution.

Natural Gas 40

Natural Gas Gas Petroleum Basin 40

The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

After the incident, two of the offshore platforms connected by pipeline to the platform where the work was performed had to be shut down. 1333(b), the LHWCA applies where (1) an employee’s injury “result[s] from” OCS extractive operations, and (2) his employer is an “employer” under OCSLA. In Pacific Operators Offshore, LLP v.

Operator 40

Operator Offshore Pipeline Casing 40

The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2021

The Report concluded that the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) lacks a robust oversight process (1) for ensuring the integrity of active offshore oil and gas pipelines and (2) to address the environmental risks posed by decommissioning and abandoning pipelines on the seafloor.

Abandonment 52

Abandonment Pipeline Offshore E&A 52

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Management Engineer Engineering 52

Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

As part of this, the Energy Act 2016 requires each UKCS operator to appoint a named Information and Samples Coordinator (ISC), who is responsible for reporting petroleum-related information to NSTA. The North Sea Transition Authority are the UKs oil, gas and carbon storage regulator, tasked with driving the energy transition in the North Sea.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Management Engineer Engineering 52

The Energy Law Blog

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 40

Royalty Energy Energy Offshore 40

The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

By way of background, originally, only vessels operating in the United States foreign, Great Lakes, noncontiguous domestic, or in the fisheries of the United States could be constructed or improved under the program. The Capital Construction Fund (“CCF”) program is designed to encourage owners of U.S.

Operator 52

Operator E&A Transportation Finance 52

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. In South Carolina, the subject of offshore oil and gas activities is again poised for debate. Senate Bill 119 ( S.

Energy 40

Energy Energy Offshore Oil 40