The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. The ability to operate in deeper waters allows floating turbines to potentially access the approximately sixty percent of available offshore wind resource in the U.S.

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Drillers

MARCH 19, 2020

Working on an offshore oil rig or platform is a unique experience Note: In this article, we’ll use the word ‘rig’ and ‘platform’ almost interchangeably, but a rig does the drilling, and a platform does the pumping. Offshore oil fields represent a substantial portion of the worlds total crude oil output.

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Offshore Engineer

MARCH 11, 2025

Saipem has presented its Star1 semi-submersible floating wind foundation technology, which was recently selected for two floating wind projects planned in the Mediterranean Sea

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Enverus

MARCH 3, 2025

While significant progress has been made in modernizing the grid, congestion, project delays, and high costs present hurdles for future development. Offshore Wind and Solar: Opportunities and Risks New Yorks aggressive offshore wind policy has taken a step forward with the first project coming online in Zone K (Long Island).

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With recent increased investments in wind power, the development of floating offshore wind farms presents the potential to access areas previously unavailable. The ability to operate in deeper waters allows floating turbines to potentially access the approximately sixty percent of available offshore wind resource in the U.S.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It is Work Boat Show time in New Orleans, and yesterday featured a great presentation on marine investigations. This marine investigation presentation brought together a number of experienced government and private practice lawyers to offer their unique perspectives.

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Offshore Energies UK

MARCH 4, 2025

Supply chain companies keen to meet key decision makers to discuss business opportunities in the offshore energy sector can now book one-to-one appointments at OEUKs Share Fair at P&J Live in Aberdeen on March 19.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

A Regulatory Increase to the Limits of Liability for Oil Pollution and an Amendment Exempting Small Passenger Vessels from the Limitation of Liability Act Present New Challenges for Vessel Owners U.S. 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 138.230). [10]

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR presents new data on ballast water management systems and solicits public comments on the standards and definitions applicable to ballast tanks, hulls and associated niche areas, and graywater systems.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2018

Smith, President & CEO of OMSA (Offshore Marine Service Association) It’s wonderful to have people at such a high level take time out of their day to share the latest and greatest of what’s going on locally in our industry. President of OMSA (Offshore Marine Services Association), Aaron C.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowing what infrastructure is present, where, what it is called, who owns it and its operational status creates a system of record for the NSTA, North Sea operators and other interested parties. At the last reporting cycle (Oct 2024), the offshore infrastructure data consisted of six datasets: Surface points – platforms, FPSOs, etc.

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Exprodat

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowing what infrastructure is present, where, what it is called, who owns it and its operational status creates a system of record for the NSTA, North Sea operators and other interested parties. At the last reporting cycle (Oct 2024), the offshore infrastructure data consisted of six datasets: Surface points – platforms, FPSOs, etc.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This action proposes strategic collaboration across Louisiana state agencies and the federal government, transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, and the private sector, to take additional steps to advance development of offshore wind power generation. (Associated Submitted Action Proposals: n/a).

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In 2010, Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (“Black Elk”) owned and operated a production facility on the West Delta 32 Lease Block located in the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, the question of BSEE’s authority to issue civil penalties to offshore contractors is currently before the Fifth Circuit in Island Operating Co.,

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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

MARCH 12, 2008

The action alleged that the defendants violated the FCA by concealing the discharge of pollutants from an offshore drilling unit into the Gulf of Mexico. The court stated that allowing such general obligations to fulfill an FCA claim would extend the scope of the FCA far beyond its present interpretation.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

to take dePerrodil from Venice, Louisiana to his work site on an offshore platform. Upon arriving at the platform, dePerrodil was unable to board the platform because no liftboat was present, so he asked Captain Bozovic to return to port. PEI chartered a crew boat owned and operated by Bozovic Marine, Inc.,

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Rextag

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Hurricane Rafael disrupted offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico early in the week, exacerbating the slowdown. MARKET OUTLOOK: KEY TRENDS TO WATCH The current landscape presents mixed signals: Imports are filling production gaps , driven by disruptions from Hurricane Rafael and lower refinery runs. crude oil production fell to 13.2

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 28, 2012

United States Dep’t of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, GUIDANCE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF OFFSHORE FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE CONCERNING REGIONAL OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS, NTL No. 2012-N06 (2012), [hereinafter NTL 2012-N06].

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Pro-Gas Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

These skids are typically designed as modular units, making them easily transportable and installable in remote or challenging environments, from onshore well sites to offshore platforms. Offshore Platforms Space and weight constraints are critical considerations in offshore oil and gas production.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 29, 2014

For reasons of logistics, the interviews are unlikely to take place offshore. The individual who is subject to an IRU interview has a clear right to have his or her attorney present; however, the IRU will have discretion about allowing company attorneys to be present.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 24, 2019

The question presented was whether punitive damages may be awarded to a Jones Act seaman in a personal injury suit alleging a breach of the general maritime duty to provide a seaworthy vessel. Today the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in this landmark case concerning punitive damages.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The net present value of proved reserves on the lease is less than or equal to three times the cost of the BSEE decommissioning estimate associated with production of those reserves; Or 4. This is a significant change that will essentially require an appealing party to pay up front in order to challenge a decommissioning order.

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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The Energy Law

JULY 2, 2021

Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The net present value of proved reserves on the lease is less than or equal to three times the cost of the BSEE decommissioning estimate associated with production of those reserves; Or. This is a significant change that will essentially require an appealing party to pay up front in order to challenge a decommissioning order.

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Drillers

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

At offshore fields, water is abundantly available and at onshore fields drillers often use the water that comes out of the well along with the oil instead of disposing of it. Microwave heating that might replace steam injection involves sending radio waves into a bitumen deposit where the waves heat the water molecules present in the oil.

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Enverus

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This presentation explores how stakeholders can navigate these dynamics and develop more resilient business models to create sustainable value in the face of changing market conditions. The declaration of an energy emergency, pause on offshore wind projects and promises to drill, baby, drill will reshape domestic and global markets.

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