The Energy Law

JANUARY 11, 2007

Two developments this week will increase protections for South Louisiana’ s Port Fourchon and Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). Port Fourchon handles more than 75% of the oil and gas production from the Gulf of Mexico, while LOOP is the only port in the U.S. capable of offloading the deepest draft tankers.

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AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

MARCH 19, 2025

SunRun , founded in 2007, is a leading company in the residential solar energy sector. We explore how this generative AI powered tool has significantly enhanced SunRuns cloud operations and streamlined their development processes. SunRun became the first and only solar-plus-storage company in the U.S. to surpass one million customers.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

The question of what is “contiguous or adjacent” has long been vexing for the exploration and production industry. In 2007, in guidance specifically addressing oil and gas activities, EPA stated that “proximity is the most informative factor in making source determinations.” See Memorandum from William L.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

On June 2, 2017 the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s judgment cancelling a mineral lease under Mineral Code article 140 and provided further clarity on a production in paying quantities analysis under Louisiana Mineral Code article 124. [1] Tauren Exploration, Inc. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 10, 2021

A recent decision from the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal may have lasting effects on good faith purchasers of oil. TMR Exploration, Inc , 2021 WL 267916, the First Circuit affirmed a district court ruling on summary judgment applying the good faith purchaser defense provision set forth in La.

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Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A recent SWD failure case dives into critical questions of proximate cause and explores whether the reasonable prudent operator defense may shield against surface damage claims. The well at issue (the SWD5) was originally drilled for oil and gas production in 1957, but it was converted into a saltwater-disposal well around 2007.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

3] Another reason for producers’ interest in CCS programs is that injection of carbon dioxide underground can serve to release trapped oil. This process is known as enhanced oil recovery and is currently the top use for captured carbon dioxide globally. [4]. 585, 589 (2007). [3] 1] [link]. [2] 3] [link]. [4] 4] [link]. [5]

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