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The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues New Decision Addressing Scope of Claims for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Absent Physical Damage  

The Energy Law

In Spencer , several residents sued Valero Refining Meraux, LLC (“Valero”) for NIED after an explosion occurred at the nearby Valero oil refinery in Meraux, Louisiana. [2] In doing so, the Court reaffirmed that NIED absent physical injury is a valid tort in Louisiana and addressed the scope of such claims.

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Safety: Navigating COVID-19 restrictions

Yokogawa

For that reason, we have educated ourselves, set up programs, and incorporated HSE in our day-to-day practices. oilfields, chemical plants, LNG trains, refineries, etc.) can only continue to run in an environment where operators are near. Does the operator need to be there as well? We need to keep our people safe.

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Oil Majors’ Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Leads to Investments in Wind Energy

The Energy Law

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. billion deal to buy 50% stakes in two U.S.

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Oil Majors’ Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Leads to Investments in Wind Energy

The Energy Law

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. billion deal to buy 50% stakes in two U.S.

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

The Energy Law

Additionally, Texas lawmakers will hear legislation that seeks stricter rules regarding the structural integrity of above-ground storage tanks at chemical plants, refineries, electric power plants, and other similar storage facilities. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1]

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

The Energy Law

Additionally, Texas lawmakers will hear legislation that seeks stricter rules regarding the structural integrity of above-ground storage tanks at chemical plants, refineries, electric power plants, and other similar storage facilities. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1]

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

If incidental takes are actionable under the MBTA, this raises possible MBTA liability in a variety of industries (such as wind projects, petroleum refineries, and other energy and infrastructure projects) whose normal day-to-day operations can have unintentional effects on migratory birds.