Rigzone

JULY 2, 2025

On Monday ORLEN said it had also eliminated Russian oil from its supply chain when the final contract for deliveries of Russian crude meant for Czechia expired this month. MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR Jov Onsat Editor OIL, GAS & ENERGY NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX! To contact the author, email jov.onsat@rigzone.com What do you think?

Natural Gas

OilPrice

APRIL 7, 2025

Libya will offer production sharing agreements to the successful bidders in its first oil and gas exploration bid round in 18 years, top Libyan oil officials said at an event in London on Monday. The previous such bid round was held in 2007, four years before the toppling of Muammar Ghaddafi in 2011, which led to a protracted

Exploration and Production

Oil & Gas 360º

JUNE 27, 2025

(World Oil) – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a Proposed Notice of Sale (PNOS) for Lease Sale 262, the first of three offshore auctions in the Gulf of America under the 2024–29 Outer Continental Shelf Leasing Program.

Oil

Oil & Gas 360º

APRIL 7, 2025

(Oil Price) –Libya will offer production sharing agreements to the successful bidders in its first oil and gas exploration bid round in 18 years, top Libyan oil officials said at an event in London on Monday. Libyas crude oil production currently exceeds 1.4 Libyas crude oil production currently exceeds 1.4

Exploration and Production

The Energy Law

MAY 23, 2007

03-0364, 2007 WL 1299163 (Tex. May 4, 2007), the Texas Supreme Court affirmed a decision by the Austin Court of Appeals upholding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ authority to regulate both drilling and production of commingled oil and/or gas deposits and to treat commingled deposits as one reservoir. Railroad Comm’n, No.

E&P

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.

Offshore

The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2007

Hunter MMS has issued a proposed notice scheduling Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 205 for October 3, 2007. This will be the first sale in the newly configured Central Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, and is the first Central GOM sale to be held in MMS’ 2007 – 2012 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.

Offshore

The Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2023

The lessees owned working interests in certain oil and gas leases that were executed in 2007. Mewbourne Oil Co.”, Sheppard , — S.W.3d 20-0904, 2023 WL 2438927 (Tex. The leases contained the following royalty provisions: 3. NationsBank”, 939 S.W.2d 2d 118 (Tex. 1996) and “Judice v. 2d [133,] 135-36 (Tex.

Royalty

The Energy Law

DECEMBER 29, 2008

by April Rolen-Ogden This case involved a suit by an unleased landowner against an oil and gas unit operator seeking unpaid production proceeds. The landowner owned a portion of a small tract of property, which was included in an oil and gas production unit that was apparently being operated by the defendant, Cedyco.

Operator

The Energy Law

MAY 25, 2007

04-05-00904-CV, 2007 WL 460648 (Tex. 14, 2007). By Anna Knull: In Hamilton v. Morris Resources, Ltd., Morris Resources, Ltd., Hamilton v. Morris Res., San Antonio Feb.

Royalty Interest

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

On January 30, 2007, a class action settlement was approved in Turner v. Murphy Oil U.S.A., The Turner case asserted claims for property damage resulting from a release of oil from tanks located at Murphy’s Meraux, Louisiana refinery after Hurricane Katrina. 05-4206 (E.D.

Oil

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

The court ruled that Interior’s price threshold clauses unlawfully deprived Kerr-McGee of the statutory right to produce minimum volumes of oil and gas royalty-free, as mandated by Congress in the Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Royalty Relief Act of 1995. CLICK here to view the decision

Royalty

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

The award, which is the highest honor conferred by the PBPA each year, is given to acknowledge the tremendous contributions individuals have given to the oil and gas industry and the communities of the Permian Basin. Go to [link] The post Top Hand 2024: Honoring Our Own appeared first on Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine.

Petroleum

The Energy Law

MAY 21, 2007

2007), the court found itself bound to follow Fifth Circuit precedent set in Stine v. Marathon Oil Co., Marathon Oil Co., By contrast, in Forest Oil Corp. Union Oil Co., In PYR Energy Corp. Samson Resources Co., 2d 709 (E.D. 2d 254 (5th Cir. 2d 254 (5th Cir. 2006 WL 905345 (D. Alaska Apr.

Operator

The Energy Law

AUGUST 7, 2007

By Drew Spaniol The Eastern District of Louisiana recently held that the Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act (OPA), 33 U.S.C. Sundown Energy, LP , 2007 WL 1240212 ( E.D. The case concerned oil tanks on a drill site owned and operated by Sundown, which were ruptured in Hurricane Katrina. 2701 et seq. Isla Corp.

Casing

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Moreno On October 1st, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released the final NPDES general permit for discharges from oil and gas facilities in the western and central portion of the Outer Continental Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico (the “final permit”).

Gas

The Energy Law

MARCH 26, 2007

and Larry Crais, R-Idaho, have introduced the Security and Fuel Efficiency Energy Act 2007, S. 876, which would amend the Cuban Liberty and Demoratic Solidarity Act of 1996 by denying a United States visa to any foreign agent or entity who contributes to the development of Cuba’s oil exploration plan. Senator Herb Kohl, D.-Wis.

Offshore

The Energy Law

APRIL 28, 2009

Department of the Interior, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a ruling on April 17, 2009 vacating the Department of the Interior’s statutorily-mandated five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program for the period 2007-2012.

Offshore

CG&A

MAY 2, 2022

Today, we continue the series with a brief review of the SEC rules which govern public oil and gas company filings. Regulatory Documents The SEC oil and gas reserves definitions are located in Regulation S-X (210.4-10) Regulatory Documents The SEC oil and gas reserves definitions are located in Regulation S-X (210.4-10)

Possible Reserves

The Energy Law

MAY 27, 2008

2007-1145 (La. BP America Production Company , 2007-1249 (La. In Germany v. ConocoPhillips Co. 3/5/08), — So. ConocoPhillips filed a motion in limine arguing that under Act 312 (codified as La. 30:29) trial must proceed in three stages. For another case involving the same issue of a bifurcated trial under Act 312, see Bernard v.

Casing

The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2007

MMS will accept comments on the proposed rule through July 17, 2007. Hunter MMS has announced proposed amendments to its deep gas royalty relief regulations under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The additional relief will only be available in years when the annual NYMEX natural gas price is at or below $4.47/MMBtu

Royalty

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Mineral, surface, and subsurface leases on the various properties have been granted to seven separate entities for oil and gas operations on the property. The trial judge ultimately granted the exceptions and dismissed the plaintiffs’ action without prejudice on May 7, 2007.

Casing

The Energy Law

AUGUST 23, 2007

Since Wednesday, August 15, all prices reported in the weekly chart (for both natural gas and crude oil) have decreased as Hurricane Dean failed to have a significant impact on domestic production in the Gulf of Mexico, and temperatures moderated demand. Natural gas volumes in storage continue to increase. West Texas Intermediate Spot $69.30/Bbl

Pipeline

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Crude oil was up over $2 per barrel. Predictions of an underuse of an LNG regasification capacity continue. . – Transco Gas Pipeline Corporation released a notice on September 4 regarding firm backhaul transportation service for winter 2007-2008. The service period will be from October 1, 2007, through April 30, 2008.

Pipeline

The Energy Law

JUNE 2, 2009

By Marie Carlisle On May 28, 2009, the Fifth Circuit decided In the Matter of: Lease Oil Antitrust Litigation, case no. 08-40230, reversing the District Court’s denial of the State of Texas’ motion to intervene in a matter concerning unclaimed settlement money from the oil antitrust action.

Casing

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. In 2007, The Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation granted TMR a permit to drill for minerals on property not owned by Plaintiffs (collectively, the “Hills”). 31:210, and the registry mandate included therein.

Oil

AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

MARCH 19, 2025

SunRun , founded in 2007, is a leading company in the residential solar energy sector. They offer homeowners various options to adopt solar power, such as leasing and purchasing solar panel, battery, and EV systems. SunRun became the first and only solar-plus-storage company in the U.S. to surpass one million customers.

Exploration and Production

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2007

By: Clare Bienvenu On January 3, 2007, EPA promulgated a final rule amending 40 C.F.R. part 63, Subpart HH, “NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) for Source Categories from Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities” to include the regulation of area sources. 26 (January 3, 2007). See 72 Fed.Reg.

Natural Gas

The Energy Law

MAY 24, 2007

BTA Oil Producers , No. 11-06-00029-CV, 2007 WL 865811 (Tex. Eastland March 22, 2007). By Marie Carlisle: Boldrick v.

Royalty Interest

The Energy Law

AUGUST 16, 2012

In 2007, in guidance specifically addressing oil and gas activities, EPA stated that “proximity is the most informative factor in making source determinations.” Under different administrations, EPA has changed its guidance on the meaning of this phrase. See Memorandum from William L.

E&P

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Kittrell The Texas Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District of Eastland has recently held that a seller of an oil and gas property may be held to the terms of a forged purchase agreement if the seller properly signs an assignment that specifically incorporates the terms of the forged document. By James T. Raven Resources, LLC v.

Casing

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

The Energy Information Agency reported as follows in its September 13, 2007, report: Since Wednesday, September 5, natural gas spot prices increased as tropical storms threatened to disrupt supplies and pipeline explosions in Mexico stirred concerns of supply security.

Pipeline

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

The NTSB estimated a total of nearly 24 million flight hours in 2007, when 6.84 Here are some examples: Last year we produced X amount of oil. The post In the Air or on the Ground, Safety Is Still Safety appeared first on Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine. of every 100,000 flight hours yielded an airplane crash while 1.19

Drivers

The Energy Law

JANUARY 30, 2008

By Jana Grauberger : A recent Interior Board of Land Appeals (“IBLA”) ruling, ATP Oil & Gas Corp. , 250.175(a) concerning the ability of lessees to perform little to no operations on an OCS lease for up to 180 days for any or no reason made in Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Corp. ,

Operator

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. In 2007, The Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation granted TMR a permit to drill for minerals on property not owned by Plaintiffs (collectively, the “Hills”). 31:210, and the registry mandate included therein.

Oil

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]

E&A

Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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. However, some of the substantive oil and gas arguments and issues in this case may be notable as a case study for oil and gas practitioners.

Disposal Well