The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. The development of offshore wind energy would aid in meeting the State’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In addition to Action 1.3,

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The Energy Law

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.

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The Energy Law

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.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 19, 2020

The demand for offshore wind energy has never been greater. In the United States, offshore wind is a vast, sustainable energy resource, which can provide an efficient and reliable low-carbon alternative to the nation’s current electricity use. In addition, studies by the U.S.

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

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The Energy Law

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.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 4, 2025

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The Energy Law

MARCH 6, 2023

The below checklist, current as of March 3, 2023, summarizes the required operational and onboard changes. It is meant to serve as a guide for compliance with the new law but not as a substitution for conferring with an attorney to confirm you are in fact in compliance with the law. Click here to access our checklist.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue. The 60-day suspension is to allow the incoming Administration time to review and evaluate Interior’s programs, including its oil and gas programs. The Order can be found at [link].

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The Energy Law

JULY 6, 2023

Louisiana argued that the TEDs were unnecessary in state waters and would economically harm its shrimp fisheries. The District Court noted that to withstand a motion for summary judgment, Louisiana would need to show a more concrete injury. The NMFS argued, inter alia , that Louisiana lacked standing.

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The Energy Law

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. territorial waters (the “July 15 Ruling”). 55102) (or the Passenger Vessel Services Act (46 U.S.C.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2020

real estate transactions, which could encompass federal offshore leasing. New, expanded CFIUS regulations went into effect on February 13, 2020. In addition to addressing acquisitions of U.S. businesses and investing in U.S. businesses, CFIUS now includes the review of certain U.S. 3158 and is codified at 31 CFR Part 802.

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The Energy Law

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.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). Offshore facilities have unlimited liability for removal costs. [13] 138.230). [10]

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In September of this year, BP entered the offshore wind market when it announced a $1.1 Shell is also engaged in three offshore wind ventures – two in development stages, one currently operational – located off the Dutch coast, and two offshore wind ventures in the development stages off the New Jersey and Massachusetts coasts.

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The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2023

On August 20, 2018, Noble House’s yacht lost its port-side rudder while entering a channel in the Bahamas. The following day, Noble House advised Underwriters at Lloyd’s, its insurer, of the casualty, whose policy allegedly covered the claim. Allegedly, the cover note was not prepared by Underwriters, but by Noble House’s own insurance broker.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 5, 2024

This means that, under the wording of the Act, if a vessel has been out of the water since December 23, 2022, or will be out of the water before December 23, 2024, then its deadline to install the required surveillance equipment is December 23, 2024, even if it was dry docked for a reason other than a scheduled survey.

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The Energy Law

JULY 20, 2018

Recently, the court applied Doiron in the context of a contract to plug and abandon a series of offshore wells in Crescent Energy Services, L.L.C., and (2) Does the contract provide or do the parties expect that a vessel will play a substantial role in the completion of the contract? Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. [3] Delta Well Surveyors. [4]

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 5, 2025

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

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. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

Historically, RUEs have been absent from BSEE’s Subpart Q decommissioning regulations, which addressed decommissioning obligations for lessees and ROW grant holders. 250.1700, et seq. .

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

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. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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. Supreme Court holding in its recent landmark decision, Sackett v.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue. The 60-day suspension is to allow the incoming Administration time to review and evaluate Interior’s programs, including its oil and gas programs. The Order can be found at [link].

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In September of this year, BP entered the offshore wind market when it announced a $1.1 Shell is also engaged in three offshore wind ventures – two in development stages, one currently operational – located off the Dutch coast, and two offshore wind ventures in the development stages off the New Jersey and Massachusetts coasts.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR responds to comments to the EPA’s proposed VIDA standards in its initial Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from three years ago, bringing VIDA one step closer to full implementation. It also requires the U.S. The proposed standards are similar to the current VGP requirements with certain notable differences.

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The Energy Law

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.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2018

Smith, President & CEO of OMSA (Offshore Marine Service Association) It’s wonderful to have people at such a high level take time out of their day to share the latest and greatest of what’s going on locally in our industry. President of OMSA (Offshore Marine Services Association), Aaron C. Radtke, et al.

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The Energy Law

JULY 15, 2016

2016-N01 contains several changes in policy, one of most significant for the offshore oil and gas industry is the elimination of the all-or-nothing financial exemption from the requirement to provide supplemental financial assurance allowed under NTL No. New BOEM NTL No. New BOEM NTL No. While NTL No. Under new NTL No.

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The Energy Law

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. 3d 687 (S.D.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In 2010, Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (“Black Elk”) owned and operated a production facility on the West Delta 32 Lease Block located in the Gulf of Mexico. The contractors were also charged with certain misdemeanor Clean Water Act violations. Grand Isle Shipyards, Inc. (“GIS”), The contractors moved to dismiss all counts.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 12, 2023

Finally, as to the Rule 6 safe speed claim, the Court found that the Plaintiffs failed to rebut testimony from the Houston Pilot who was onboard the Maersk Idaho that day that 15 knots was an appropriate speed considering the other vessel traffic at the time, maneuverability of the ship, etc. 5, 2023). [2]

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Hercules Offshore, Inc., Hercules Offshore, Inc., Hercules Offshore, Inc., In the Fifth Circuit, plaintiffs may recover for a maritime claim of emotional injury under the physical-injury test, but the Fifth Circuit has never decided whether plaintiffs may also recover under the zone-of-danger test. See Barker v. Plaisance v.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This action proposes strategic collaboration across Louisiana state agencies and the federal government, transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, and the private sector, to take additional steps to advance development of offshore wind power generation. (Associated Submitted Action Proposals: n/a).

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The Energy Law

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.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the meantime, more questions than answers remain regarding the regulatory framework for offshore CCS. One issue is the method Interior will use to authorize offshore CCS – by lease, easement, or right-of-way (or some combination thereof).

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

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. A Class VI Underground Injection Control permit is required prior to drilling and operating a Class VI well for CCUS operations.

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