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States Challenge Attempted Federal Power Grab in Hydraulic Fracturing Issue

The Energy Law

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]

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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Weighs in on Hydraulic Fracturing and Subsurface Trespass

The Energy Law

In January of this year, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania tackled an issue that has been confronted by few other courts—whether the rule of capture precludes a claim for subsurface trespass due to hydraulic fracturing. [1] Southwestern operated several wells on the leased tract, several of which were hydraulically fractured.

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Livingston Parish Council Proposes Ordinance Banning Injection and Disposal Wells

The Energy Law

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] Livingston Parish’s proposed ordinance looks eerily similar to St. Ordinance No.

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AI in Oil and Gas – A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Profitability

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AI in oil and gas is propelling the industry to new heights. The oil and gas industry has always been driven by innovation, and today, artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing the sector into a new era of efficiency, precision, and profitability. Digital twinsvirtual models of physical assetsare also transforming maintenance strategies.

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EPA Issues New Air Regulations for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry

The Energy Law

By Stephen Wiegand On April 17, 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for natural gas wells that are hydraulically fractured.

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Fracking Scores with Two Colorado Supreme Court Opinions

The Energy Law

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a hotly debated topic in many states. The Colorado Oil and Gas Association sought a declaratory judgment invalidating and permanently enjoining the enforcement of the Article. Colorado Oil and Gas Association , 2016 CO 29, P. Oil and Gas Ass’n , 16 CO 28 (Colo. In 2014, St.

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Unlocking the power of data for sustainable water management with AWS

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

Focus on water-intensive industries: Certain industries, such as power generation, oil and gas extraction, and utility operations, are particularly water-intensive. Similarly, hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas sector requires significant water volumes. In the U.S. in 2020, the electric power sector used 47.5