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Trump’s flip-flop on emergency oil reserves has its merits: Bousso

Oil & Gas 360º

But it contained only 403 million barrels of crude oil as of July 4, according to government data, which is far below the record level of 727 million barrels reached in 2010. billion in an earlier iteration of the bill, with another $218 million earmarked for maintenance. oil consumption, when full.

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Green Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know

Energy Refuge

Maintenance costs: Appliances that are outdated and inefficient tend to consume more energy and break down frequently. Lesser costs per month: Due to lower energy consumption and minimal breakages, these appliances ensure that monthly maintenance costs are at a bare minimum. Guide for Energy Efficient Mortgage. Conclusion.

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Production in Paying Quantities: Maintaining Mineral Leases Beyond Their Primary Terms with Production of Oil or Gas

The Energy Law

11] In the current economic climate, slim margins can raise lease maintenance questions concerning production in paying quantities. Dore , 2010 U.S. 2d at 1027; Dore , 2010 U.S. 5] They include fixed or periodic cash expenditures incurred in the daily operation of a well. [6] 5] See id. Prospective Inv. &

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The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

The Energy Law

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 September 2012, Black Elk hired Compass Engineering and Consulting, LLC (“Compass”) to draft construction plans for maintenance on the platforms. United States v.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Clarity on Production in Paying Quantities and Affirms Lease Cancellation Under Mineral Code Article 140 for Failure to Pay Royalties

The Energy Law

9] Unsatisfied with the response, Gloria’s Ranch sent a letter on January 28, 2010 demanding a recordable act evidencing the expiration of the lease, to which the defendants refused. Louisiana Mineral Code article 124 provides for lease maintenance beyond the primary term by production in paying quantities. 035 cents per mcf. [18]

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The US just got its best infrastructure report card, but work is far from over

SmartBrief

The report card calls on policymakers to embed resilience into every phase of project development from planning through permitting and operations and maintenance. Prior to IIJA, federal infrastructure funding had lagged for decades, leading to a growing maintenance backlog.

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Private real estate companies can ace the US student housing test

McKinsey

Members of Gen Z (the age cohort born between 1996 and 2010, who are most likely to attend college today) care about belonging to inclusive, supportive communities; value personal self-expression; and are attracted to brands with purpose and strong stories.