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Department of Interior Takes Steps to Update Offshore Wind Regulatory Scheme

The Energy Law

In advance of holding an offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected this summer, the Department of Interior recently took several steps to update the offshore wind regulatory framework. Establishing a Renewable Energy Leasing Schedule: Currently, BOEM announces offshore renewable lease sales individually.

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Offshore Companies Face Surge in BSEE Enforcement Actions and Penalties

The Energy Law

In recent years, offshore companies have witnessed a marked uptick in the number of enforcement actions undertaken by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). [1] 1] Operators face more BSEE inspections, Incidents of Non-Compliance (INCs), and civil penalties than ever before. See Island Operating Co.,

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Crossover & Sub For Oil and Gas Industry

DIC Oil Tools

Crossover & Sub is used to describe a mechanical component with threaded connections. Their thick walls give the sub the strength to handle intense pressures during drilling in offshore deep-water environments. Crossover Subs play an important role in ensuring the safe and successful completion of drilling operations.

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Fifth Circuit to Hold Oral Argument in Sojitz v. UNOCAL in April 2020

The Energy Law

Last year, in another dispute over who should bear the cost of decommissioning offshore facilities, the Southern District of Texas held that a former sub-assignee of offshore operating rights was entitled to equitable subrogation from the record title owner and initial assignor. Sojitz Energy Venture, Inc. Union Oil Co.

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The Crucial Role of Plastic Thread Protectors in Ensuring Project Success

DIC Oil Tools

The sealing mechanism is achieved through the interference of smooth metal surfaces located at the front of the threaded area. Typically made of plastic or steel, these protectors significantly reduce downtime and delays, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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Sea Change: New BOEM Proposed Rule Signals Major Shift in How Air Emissions Would Be Regulated in the OCS

The Energy Law

In the next few days, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will publish in the Federal Register a Proposed Rule that would result in a significant change on how the agency regulates air emissions from oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), in the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

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Guide to Different Types of Gas Separators

Pro-Gas Services

The Fundamentals of Gas Separation Before we dive into the different types of gas separators, let’s first understand the fundamental principles behind their operation. Types of Gas Separators Gas separators come in various configurations, each designed to address specific needs and operating conditions.

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