Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 6, 2025

Meanwhile, Enis offshore drilling campaign in Libyas Sirte Basin is set to be one of the most closely watched exploration programs in 2025, with four exploration wells in the pipeline. This increase in production from existing fields underscores the countrys commitment to stabilizing and expanding its energy supply.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 21, 2021

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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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. Prior to 2015, BSEE routinely granted applications to decommission pipelines in place pursuant to 30 C.F.R.

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Enverus

MARCH 13, 2025

SUGAR has been used to process more than 300 gigawatts (GW) of queued projects by Pearl Street Technologies transmission provider customers, with another more than 100 GW in the pipeline. The interconnection queue backlog is at the heart of todays growing resource adequacy, renewable energy, and grid reliability challenges.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 29, 2021

QEP was the lessee of a mineral lease covering Plaintiffs’ property, but because it wanted to transport off-site gas across their property, QEP also obtained a pipeline servitude across Plaintiffs’ land. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2019

The dispute between ETP and Enterprise began in 2011, when Enterprise approached ETP about potentially building a crude oil pipeline together. for the construction of the pipeline. Communications include firm news, insights, and events. Energy Transfer Partners has garnered significant amicus support on both sides of the “v.”

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The Energy Law

JUNE 27, 2008

Shell Pipeline Co. The court focused heavily on the plaintiffs’ purported attempt to oversimplify the burden of proof that would require more than a common event such as a pipeline or tank rupture. by Kelly Becker In Barasich, et al. Lexis 47474 (E.D.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

On June 29, 2021, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, held that a natural gas company’s right to condemn property for a pipeline under the Natural Gas Act includes the right to condemn state-owned property. In PennEast Pipeline Co. In January 2018, FERC granted PennEast’s request. On appeal, the Supreme Court disagreed.

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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. Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 1] [link]. [2] 2] Jurisdiction is established by The Natural Gas Act, specifically 15 U.S.C.

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The Energy Law

MAY 4, 2023

When BSEE issues an order to predecessors, it requires them to monitor, maintain, and decommission all wells, pipelines, and facilities to minimize safety hazards, environmental harm, and interference with navigation or other uses of the OCS. Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 250.1700, et seq. .

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Producer's Edge

JANUARY 20, 2025

In this case, the Fifth Circuit analyzed a customized NAESB in the context of a dispute as to whether a force majeure clause applied to excuse a producer’s failure to supply gas in the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, whether it obligated the producer to procure spot market gas when their own production was disrupted by the force majeure event.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 10, 2025

Natural gas or CMM, extracted from coal mines by Diversified Energy and delivered via pipeline to fuel cells, would generate power through the electrochemical conversion of methane to hydrogen, and then to electricity. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts.

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Rextag

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The rapid growth of natural gas production in the Permian Basin is pushing existing infrastructure to its limits, and additional pipeline projects are on the horizon to meet rising demand, according to East Daley Analytics. Beginning operations in early October, the pipeline can transport up to 2.5 Bcf/d of natural gas. As the U.S.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

While the First Circuit reversed the district court on nearly every point and reinstated the permits, it agreed that an EJ analysis was part of the Louisiana public trust duty applicable to state permitting. It, however, found that LDEQ had fulfilled its duty in this instance. What is EJ? What is EJScreen and how is it used?

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Offshore Energies UK

MARCH 4, 2025

Sponsored by nexos, these face-to-face meetings are a popular aspect of the UK offshore sectors foremost business development event, hosted by OEUK with North Sea Transition Authority as event partner and Aker Solutions as supporting sponsor.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As part of that regulatory authority, the FERC “establishes policies that govern interstate pipeline transportation.” Communications include firm news, insights, and events. Grayson L.L.C. (Of Of Louisiana), et al. BPX Operating Co., 5:21-cv-00044-EEF-MLH, Memorandum Ruling, Doc. 133, at *5 (W.D. 9/20/2022). Grayson L.L.C. (Of

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On July 15, 2020, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion awarding damages for a violation of due process rights against a private pipeline company. Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC v. Martin Parish and were needed for construction of the pipeline. Acres, More or Less, Located in St. Martin Parish, et al. [1]

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The Energy Law

MARCH 27, 2020

These events have dramatically impacted the world economy, and wreaked havoc on the day-to-day functions of individuals and businesses in the United States and elsewhere. Does this pandemic and resultant disruption constitute a force majeure event under Louisiana and Texas law? Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed. Civil Code art.

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Rextag

JANUARY 13, 2025

As flames continue to rage across Los Angeles and surrounding areas, pipelines, refineries, and power systems are under serious threat, creating the potential for widespread energy disruptions across multiple states. Lipow explained that pipeline disruptions could lead to a buildup at refineries, forcing them to reduce their operating rates.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 10] While the rule does not specify whether the new limits apply retroactively to oil spills that occur before the effective date, case law indicates that the change will be prospective only. [11] 16] A tragedy not unlike MORRO CASTLE provided the catalyst for the current amendment.

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Energy Transfer

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This was primarily due to higher throughput and higher rates across our Gulf Coast and Mariner East pipeline operations and we also had strong NGL exports and increased profits from the optimization of hedged NGL inventory. The increase was primarily due to increased gains related to pipeline and storage optimization opportunities.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 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.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On July 15, 2020, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion awarding damages for a violation of due process rights against a private pipeline company. Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC v. Martin Parish and were needed for construction of the pipeline. Acres, More or Less, Located in St. Martin Parish, et al. [1]

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. The Department of the Interior (“DOI”) recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which includes two new planned rulemakings affecting federal offshore leases. 9598 (Feb. BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R. 1930, 1966 (Jan.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 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.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 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.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

Chevron Pipelines Company , et al., Although Lexington Land had these assessments in 2005, it did not file suit until December 2007 following a pipeline rupture on the property. In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C. 2020-0622 (La. 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., million purchase price.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2023

The Texas Supreme Court recently released its opinion in Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. Sheppard , — S.W.3d 20-0904, 2023 WL 2438927 (Tex.

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Aresco

MARCH 13, 2025

AI models analyze real-time data from drilling sites, pipelines, and refineries, adjusting operations to optimize production and efficiency. AI-powered systems can fine-tune extraction techniques, monitor pipeline integrity, and adjust refinery processes to maximize output while reducing the risk of inefficiencies.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2023

The substation’s maiden voyage marks a major milestone in the development of Jones Act compliant offshore wind vessels necessary to bring the large amount of federal utility-scale projects in the pipeline to fruition. Communications include firm news, insights, and events. the largest U.S. 1331 et seq. back in 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

Chevron Pipelines Company , et al., Although Lexington Land had these assessments in 2005, it did not file suit until December 2007 following a pipeline rupture on the property. In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C. 2020-0622 (La. 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., million purchase price.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

Chevron Pipelines Company , et al., Although Lexington Land had these assessments in 2005, it did not file suit until December 2007 following a pipeline rupture on the property. In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C. 2020-0622 (La. 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., million purchase price.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.”

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The Energy Law

APRIL 2, 2019

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. On Friday, March 29, 2019, the City of New Orleans filed a lawsuit in Civil District Court against eleven oil and gas companies seeking damages for alleged harm to Louisiana’s coastal wetlands.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

The lawsuit stemmed from EPA-led Title VI investigations into Louisiana air permitting decisions alleged to have created disparate adverse impacts on minority residents. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

This case began in 2011 when ETP and Enterprise explored the possibility of partnering to modify and extend, or construct anew, a pipeline to transport oil southbound from Cushing, Oklahoma. Communications include firm news, insights, and events. Enterprise Products Partners, L.P., a case previously featured on the Blog.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communications include firm news, insights, and events. 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.

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