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When Force Majeure Isn't Enough: The Causation Trap That Cost Kinder Morgan $100 Million

Producer's Edge

In case you somehow forgot, the 2021 Valentines Day storm coined “Snovid,” “Snowmageddon,” or officially labeled Winter Storm Uri, blanketed Texas in snow and ice, even bringing snowfall to Galveston Beach. A recent jury verdict underscores just how fact-intensive and case-specific force majeure defenses can be.

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How Customizable JT Skids Are Optimizing Gas Processing

Pro-Gas Services

Small-Scale and Remote Processing: In many cases, the volume of gas at a particular site may not justify the enormous capital expense of a full-scale cryogenic turbo-expander plant. A JT skid offers a highly cost-effective alternative for achieving significant NGL recovery and dew point control in these smaller-scale applications.

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Tankers showing caution around Strait of Hormuz after U.S. attack on Iran nuclear sites

CNBC: Energy

Reports by the UK Maritime Trade Operations on widespread electronic interference and GPS jamming and location spoofing are adding to vessel owners' worries. The moves follow a U.S. attack Saturday on what have been identified as three major nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran.

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The rise of legal intelligence

SmartBrief

From electronic discovery and contract life cycle management to litigation analytics and intake management tools, the range and sophistication of solutions now available for legal professionals are nothing short of remarkable. It becomes overwhelmingly challenging to confirm violations and build strong cases with enough evidence.

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The case for digital identification

McKinsey

To secure personal data, rationalize online navigation, and boost financial inclusion, governments should embrace electronic IDs, write Anu Madgavkar and Olivia White in Project Syndicate.

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Big Tech’s data center boom poses new risk to US grid operators

Oil & Gas 360º

The mass reaction was triggered by a standard safety mechanism across the data center industry, intended to protect computer chips and electronic equipment from damage caused by voltage fluctuations. But data center operators are opposed because of the risk of damaging electronic equipment and cooling systems.

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Green Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know

Energy Refuge

Similarly, installation of newer versions of efficient electronic appliances can lead to much-needed savings. In case you are building a new house, you will have to apply for a normal mortgage loan then get an EEM loan as an add-on. A lender may offer multiple types of loan and in some cases all three.

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