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. federal waters.

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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. that is funded in whole or in part by or authorized by the Federal Government.” .

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Oil Review Middle East

MARCH 10, 2025

Drilling waste management specialist, TWMA, has partnered with a multinational energy operator to provide waste management services for an exploration project in the Mediterranean sea, offshore Egypt. It also involves tank cleaning and other cargo carrying units for supply vessels.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 17, 2019

The plaintiffs in Parker Drilling Management Services, Ltd. 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.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The Violation In March 2012, BSEE conducted an inspection of ATP’s floating production platform facility, known as the ATP Innovator, while it was moored to the sea floor about 45 nautical miles offshore of southeastern Louisiana (about 125 miles south of New Orleans) and engaged in the production of oil and natural gas. See United States v.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The district court agreed and dismissed those charges, after which the government appealed. Earlier this week, the Fifth Circuit ruled against the government finding that contractors cannot criminally violate these OCSLA regulations. The government appealed. United States v. Moss, et al , No. 16-30561 (5th Cir. 250.146(C).

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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. 86285 (Dec.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

by Elisabeth Lorio Baer Interior Secretary Ken Salazar informed Congress on September 17, 2009 that he would kill a controversial program, currently in effect, that allows energy companies to pay the government royalties for drilling on public lands in actual oil and gas in lieu of cash.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

This also helps to manage competing interests in the North Sea – what one of our GIS Strategy consultants dubbed seabed sudoku (see example ). At the last reporting cycle (Oct 2024), the offshore infrastructure data consisted of six datasets: Surface points – platforms, FPSOs, etc. How to manage updates on ongoing basis?

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

This also helps to manage competing interests in the North Sea – what one of our GIS Strategy consultants dubbed seabed sudoku (see example ). At the last reporting cycle (Oct 2024), the offshore infrastructure data consisted of six datasets: Surface points – platforms, FPSOs, etc. How to manage updates on ongoing basis?

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Some of the actions are related to development of renewable energy in Louisiana, whereas others aim to manage emissions. Develop a model solar ordinance for adoption by local governments: Communities are increasingly seeing interest by the solar industry to make investments in communities for solar energy generation.

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Valor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Under pressure from activist investor Elliott Management, which holds a 5% stake, BP is shifting focus back to fossil fuels, selling 10 U.S. onshore wind farms and spinning off offshore wind assets. 24, 2025 appeared first on Oil and Gas Outsourcing and Mineral Management. GW capacity. The companys profits fell to $8.2

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The Energy Law

JULY 22, 2022

According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the reduction in acreage was to avoid impacting other ocean uses and resources, such as existing infrastructure, commercial and recreational fishing, marine protected species, avian species, maritime navigation, and military activities.

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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 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 9, 2021

On June 8, 2021, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to assess interest in possible commercial wind energy leasing in the Gulf of Mexico OCS. Issuance of the RFI comes in advance of the first scheduled meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force on June 15, 2021.

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Yokogawa

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Centralized energy systems are always working the balance between the demand and supply side, which is managed by TSOs (Transmission System Operators). Offgrids can be one of the enablers for scaling up green hydrogen generation on offshore platforms. Hitherto, the main focus was on the management of the supply side.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2014

Background In 2010, in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Department of Interior renamed the Minerals Management Service (MMS) the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE). For reasons of logistics, the interviews are unlikely to take place offshore.

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Rextag

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This comes amid reports that activist hedge fund Elliott Management has taken a stake in the British oil major, potentially pressuring the board and executives for higher shareholder returns. Elliott Managements rumored stake in the company has fueled speculation. at a TravelCenters of America site.

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Rextag

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Gulf of America (Mexico) Offshore Giant Making a Comeback 2023-2024 Overview The Gulf of America (Mexico) remains a cornerstone of U.S. offshore oil production, accounting for around 15% of total domestic crude output. Beacon Offshores Shenandoah Field: This project is another major deepwater initiative, targeting 0.12

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The Energy Law

JUNE 14, 2023

Similarly, the proposed Ocean Justice Strategy, once developed, will likely impact how federal agencies evaluate ocean justice considerations in federal offshore and coastal activities, including the issuance of federal permits. Comments are due by July 24, 2023. This action builds on the Biden Administration’s continued EJ efforts.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 30, 2023

These investigation closures do not lessen the importance of environmental justice in state and federal permitting, but they do signal that, for now, Louisiana will not be required by the federal government to adopt procedural changes to address cumulative and disparate impacts on environmental justice communities.

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