The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 18, 2009
Hinnigan On June 10, 2009, the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) reaffirmed its strong stance that the states remain best positioned to regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing for the production of oil and natural gas. For more information, go to [link]
The Energy Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Tammany’s attempt to ban hydraulic fracturing eight years ago, which was ultimately struck down by Louisiana courts, finding that the St. Tammany zoning ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing was preempted under State law. [4] Tammany Parish Government v. Ordinance No. Welsh , 2015-1152 (La. 3/9/16); 199 So.3d
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Texron Operating
JUNE 1, 2023
In recent years, there has been an increasing concern regarding the impact of oil and gas production on water resources, particularly in regions where hydraulic fracturing is prevalent. Hydraulic fracturing involves injecting large volumes of water, sand, and chemicals into rock formations to extract oil and gas.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
By Jillian Marullo Senate Bill 514, signed into law on June 14, 2013, authorizes saltwater pipeline operators in Texas “to install, maintain, and operate” saltwater pipelines “through, under, along, across, or over a public road” in order to transport the wastewater produced by hydraulic fracturing operations to disposal sites.
The Energy Law Blog
MAY 6, 2016
Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a hotly debated topic in many states. Tammany Parish filed suit after the announcement by Helis Oil & Gas of its intent to begin hydraulic fracturing in the Parish. Tammany Parish Government v. In 2014, St. Welsh , 15-1152 (La.
The Energy Law Blog
MAY 12, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to compel EPA to “fulfill long-delayed nondiscretionary duties” under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by issuing revised regulations governing oil and gas wastes.
The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
By Jillian Marullo House Bill 2767, which took effect on September 1, 2013, was enacted to encourage recycling of the wastewater produced in hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) and other oil and gas operations. A hotly contested issue is the consumption of water by fracking activities.
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