Oil & Gas 360º

MAY 27, 2025

(Oil Price) –Back in 2017, oil production in the Permian stood at 2.2 Yet, while many assume that a peak is inevitably followed by a decline, this will not be the case in the Permian. million barrels daily. Today, the Permian is producing over 6 million barrels daily, accounting for nearly half of the U.S.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 6, 2017

On April 4, 2017 , a federal district court dismissed a citizen-enforcement action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act that could have profound impact on fracking suits against the oil and gas industry. LP, and New Dominion, LLC moved to dismiss the case on several grounds. In Sierra Club v.

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Producer's Edge

APRIL 30, 2025

Background and Lease Terms In this case ( Scout Energy Mgmt., Under that view, the shut-in period expired in October of 2018, making Scout’s December 2018 payment untimely. ” In the court’s view, this was distinguishable from two cases the appellate court had relied upon which involved more specific check notations.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 3, 2019

That case is one of forty-two Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases that were removed to Federal court in May 2018. The cases were removed to Federal court by Defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Riverwood Production Co., 1442 (the federal officer removal statute) and 28 U.S.C. 1292(b).

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The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2019

a case concerning Texas partnership law. Last week the Texas Supreme Court granted review in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. , Energy Transfer Partners has garnered significant amicus support on both sides of the “v.” and has been closely followed by the energy industry. for the construction of the pipeline.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 8, 2017

The defendants will have until September 7, 2017 to seek a writ from the Louisiana Supreme Court. Tauren Exploration, Inc. , Chief Judge Henry Brown, Jr., also dissented from the denial of rehearing and “strongly agree[d] with the written reasons assigned by J.

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The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2017

The Parish of Plaquemines amended its petitions in two of the Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases on June 19, 2017. Prior to the amendment of the petitions, Judge Clement sustained Defendants’ Exceptions of Vagueness in the two cases, namely: The Parish of Plaquemines v. Rozel Operating Co.,

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Producer's Edge

JUNE 4, 2025

Callon acquired and recorded its ownership interest in August 2017. Three months later, in November 2017, KEW and KWF executed "corrected" assignments that purported to fix a "scrivener's error" by changing the assigned percentage from 65% to 100%. iii) involves a permissive or mandatory act." Sapphire V.P.,

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Prudential Regulators [1] and the European Supervisory Authorities (“ ESAs ”) [2] have offered limited relief from or guidance for relaxed enforcement of variation margin requirements for non-cleared swaps that take effect March 1, 2017. Prudential Regulator and ESA Regulatory Guidance The Prudential Regulators, which regulate many U.S.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 3, 2017

On February 13, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied Defendants’ Petition for Rehearing En Banc in the case titled Markle Interests, L.L.C., Fish and Wildlife Service, et al. The majority provided no written opinion. Judge Jones states that the private tract of land in St.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Had the Court of Appeals granted the writ, the district court’s decision would have been reversed and the upcoming test-case trial would have been stopped for lack of jurisdiction and venue. While the Court ultimately denied the writ, it did so in a way that advanced the defendants’ case. In re: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. ,

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that could substantially clarify, or even fundamentally reshape, the characterization and ownership of underground storage rights in Texas. The case was Myers-Woodward v. The case remains pending before the Texas Supreme Court on petition for review. It is a solid.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

24, 2021), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed a question that has increasingly become a sticking point in Louisiana “legacy” cases: whether claims brought under a Louisiana citizen suit provision for alleged violations of state environmental regulations can be heard in federal court. 2017-1144 (La.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2018

million cruise passengers in 2017. In November 2017, OMSA and the Shipbuilders Council of America filed suit against Customs and Border Protection (the principal agency charged with enforcing U.S. Bernard Parish along 675 acres of undeveloped land located right on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Radtke, et al.

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Navigate Power

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This can include securing competitive energy rates, analyzing energy usage, and, in some cases, offering sustainability options such as green energy credits. 550 on the 2017 and no. Energy consultants primarily work with businesses to help them find cost-effective energy solutions. 856 on the 2018 Inc.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 3, 2021

The acid gas removal unit was installed by the owner of the methanol plant and placed in service on January 1, 2017, from which time the separated carbon dioxide was released into the atmosphere.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

There are few cases interpreting these statutes. In recent years, there has been an increase in litigation relating to the unleased owner reporting requirements contained in La. and the penalty imposed in La. The Complaint claimed that despite this second notice, Defendant failed to comply with its statutory reporting obligations.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

There are few cases interpreting these statutes. In recent years, there has been an increase in litigation relating to the unleased owner reporting requirements contained in La. and the penalty imposed in La. The Complaint claimed that despite this second notice, Defendant failed to comply with its statutory reporting obligations.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 28, 2018

John the Baptist), removing the cases to federal court. In connection with the removals, on May 25, 2018, Defendants filed a Motion for Coordinated Pretrial Proceedings with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation asking the Panel to coordinate pretrial proceedings in all 42 federal cases before a single judge. Bernard, and St.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The second major increase began in early 2017 and continues through today. In that case, the plaintiff-lessors argued, the lease should be rescinded based on their error. However, if the current trend continues, the Haynesville could approach its prior peak production average in early 2019. 9/22/10); 48 So. 3d 341, 342-43.

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Producer's Edge

MAY 19, 2025

2017), the Court observed that the mineral estate generally includes the right to "possess the minerals" but "do[es] not include the right to possess the specific place or space where the minerals are located." West, 508 S.W.2d 2d 812, 815 (Tex. " • In Lightning Oil Co. Anadarko E&P Onshore, LLC, 520 S.W.3d

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 4, 2017

1] The announcement was made on November 29, 2017. The “Impartial Conduct Standards” went into effect on June 9, 2017. 1] The DOL first unofficially disclosed the extension in a brief filed in a Minnesota lawsuit on August 9, 2017.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

While Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC (“BBP”) identified approximately 470 heirs to the title of the property, it began construction on the Defendant Landowners’ (“Defendants” or “Landowners”) property in June 2018 prior to receiving servitude agreements from each person having ownership interest. The maximum total award, with treble damages, was $6.64.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 2, 2021

24, 2021), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed a question that has increasingly become a sticking point in Louisiana “legacy” cases: whether claims brought under a Louisiana citizen suit provision for alleged violations of state environmental regulations can be heard in federal court. 2017-1144 (La.

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The Energy Law

MAY 31, 2017

Tyrrell (May 30, 2017), declined to allow a personal injury plaintiff to sue a railroad company in a state in which the railroad does business but is not incorporated or headquartered. The United States Supreme Court, in BNSF Railway Co. In BNSF Railway Co. , BNSF’s Montana operations generated “less than 10% of its total revenue.”

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The appellate court rejected the Succession’s argument that, since the administratrix did not personally learn about oil and gas activity on the property until 2017, the claims were timely, recognizing that her personal knowledge was irrelevant since she was appearing in a representative capacity only. and Texaco, Inc.

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The Energy Law

MAY 5, 2021

There are few cases interpreting these statutes. In recent years, there has been an increase in litigation relating to the unleased owner reporting requirements contained in La. and the penalty imposed in La. The Complaint claimed that despite this second notice, Defendant failed to comply with its statutory reporting obligations.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The most recent versions of the NWPs were reissued in 2012, and they will be valid for five years, until March 18, 2017. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has issued water quality certification (PDF) for NWP-12 without conditions, but it will issue such certification for NWP-39 only on a case-by-case basis.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

12, 2017), the relators appealed the district court’s grant of summary judgment as well as the court award of $232,809.92 actually caused the physicians to prescribe Solvay’s drugs to Medicaid patients.” Taxable costs may include discovery expenses, e.g., copying, transcripts, that were incurred for “use in the case.”

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

While Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC (“BBP”) identified approximately 470 heirs to the title of the property, it began construction on the Defendant Landowners’ (“Defendants” or “Landowners”) property in June 2018 prior to receiving servitude agreements from each person having ownership interest. The maximum total award, with treble damages, was $6.64.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 28, 2017

On March 24, 2017, the Louisiana Supreme Court declined to consider the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision in XXI Oil & Gas v. of natural gas in future cases. of natural gas in future cases. 2016-C-2181 (2017). [2] in situations where they fail to provide adequate reporting. [3] Hilcorp Energy Co.,

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The Energy Law

JUNE 13, 2017

9, 2017), the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held for the first time that a Responsible Party under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”) has a statutory claim for contribution to recover purely economic damages from a partially liable third party. In Settoon Towing, L.L.C. Marquette Transportation Company, L.L.C. ,

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 10, 2020

On October 20, 2017, Bouchard Transportation’s ATB BUSTER BOUCHARD/B. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently took action against a maritime employer for allegedly retaliating against a seaman who cooperated with the Coast Guard in connection with its investigation of a maritime casualty.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2019

In most cases, new owners will have nine months from the date of acquisition to notify EPA of their interest in participating in the program. Notably, this new program is based on an audit policy agreement that EPA negotiated in 2017 with Range Resources, after it acquired numerous oil and gas assets in Louisiana.

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Drillers

MARCH 24, 2020

Still, in 2017 it changed tack and decided to legalise the facilities instead, bringing what many see as a flourishing business in fuel-starved Nigeria to the light. Production grew fast, and today, Nigeria pumps close to 2 million BPD, which makes it the largest producer of crude oil in Africa. Exxon comes next: the U.S.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The appellate court rejected the Succession’s argument that, since the administratrix did not personally learn about oil and gas activity on the property until 2017, the claims were timely, recognizing that her personal knowledge was irrelevant since she was appearing in a representative capacity only. and Texaco, Inc.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 19, 2020

Before Cyan was decided, the enforceability of exclusive federal forum provisions was challenged in a separate Delaware case, Sciabacucchi v. 2017-0931-JTL, 2018 WL 6719718 (Del. Amendments to the ‘33 Act created uncertainty about whether those jurisdictional and removal provisions applied to class actions. Salzberg. [2] 1] Cyan, Inc.

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