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. In Sierra Club v.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, received widespread support from environmental groups and the energy industry alike, including groups as diverse as the Sierra Club and the Texas Oil and Gas Association, and was unanimously approved by the Senate.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

If that water cannot be injected back into the disposal wells, where is it all going to go? Well, hold your literal and metaphorical horses. Ira Yates, president and Founder of Friends of the Pecos River (more at: friendsofthepecosriver.org) recently said during an interview, Well, the water has to be clean.

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Oilfield Technology

JUNE 27, 2025

Every year billions of barrels of Produced Water (PW) are generated from oil and gas production around the world. Most of this water goes back into the producing formations via injection wells as part of IOR and EOR programs to get more production from ageing fields. As fields age, they generate higher water to oil ratios.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

APRIL 21, 2025

From there we started building SWDs [saltwater disposal well facilities] and buildings, along with awnings and all, he said. He says that more companies are realizing the value of VRUs, that they usually more than pay for themselves by capturing formerly lost natural gas to be put into the sales pipeline.

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The Energy Law

MAY 18, 2020

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion involving issues of prescription and breach of contract claims in the context of Act 312 and “legacy lawsuits” that oil and gas companies must remain cognizant of going forward. In State of Louisiana, et al. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co.,

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

By Jillian Marullo House Bill 2767, which took effect on September 1, 2013, was enacted to encourage recycling of the wastewater produced in hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) and other oil and gas operations. million gallons) of water is required to frack one horizontal well, many of which are fracked multiple times. In 2011, 3.5

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Once again, lawmakers have prioritized water, and industry experts remain committed to expanding the use of treated produced water in industrial and agricultural applications, as well as for land discharge, Robertson stated. Establishing a clear process for all parties to address field-related issues is essential.

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