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Claimants sought damages for alleged pipeline damage caused by the SEACOR POWER as well as economic damages from deferred oil production. This case required a complex analysis of Robins Dry Dock due to separate entities, under claimants’ parent company, owning the pipeline, and leasing the wells and platforms. 303 (1927). 303 (1927).
built offshore wind substation departed from a Texas fabrication facility where Danish multinational energy company, Ørsted, and domestic energy provider, Eversource, partnered to build the revolutionary vessel. The Kansas-engineered substation was designed and built by Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd., the largest U.S. 1331 et seq.
In the meantime, more questions than answers remain regarding the regulatory framework for offshore CCS. One issue is the method Interior will use to authorize offshore CCS – by lease, easement, or right-of-way (or some combination thereof).
Meanwhile, Enis offshore drilling campaign in Libyas Sirte Basin is set to be one of the most closely watched exploration programs in 2025, with four exploration wells in the pipeline. This increase in production from existing fields underscores the countrys commitment to stabilizing and expanding its energy supply.
The primary purpose of this meeting was to present the preliminary areas in Gulf of Mexico (GOM), recently identified by BOEM on July 20, 2022, that may be suitable for offshore wind energy development (WEAs), which are discussed in more detail in a previous blog. According to Ms.
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On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.
” Commenting on the Acquisition, Andrew Nunn, CEO of Deltic Energy, said: “Despite the difficult political and fiscal backdrop impacting the UK E&P industry over a number of years, the achievements of the Deltic team and the quality of our assets have been recognised by Viaro.
On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.
Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue.
The Department of the Interior (“DOI”) recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which includes two new planned rulemakings affecting federal offshore leases. 250.1409 (applicable to appeals of penalties assessed to federal offshore oil, gas, and sulphur leases) and § 290.4 9598 (Feb. 250.1403; NTL No.
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Upstream: Activities: Upstream refers to the exploration and production (E&P) phase of the oil and gas industry. This includes both onshore and offshore activities. Key Processes: Transportation via pipelines, rail, trucks, or ships; storage in tanks or other facilities; and marketing for wholesale distribution.
Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported. Essentially, this is the kit which sits on the seabed, undersea and at surface – be it pipelines, cables, SSIVs, platforms. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc.
Section 34 of this act requires pipeline and infrastructure data to be reported. Essentially, this is the kit which sits on the seabed, undersea and at surface – be it pipelines, cables, SSIVs, platforms. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc. Pipeline points – spools, valves, etc.
On September 8, 2023, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a final rule narrowing the scope of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) such that certain wetlands are removed from federal jurisdiction. The final rule revises the agency regulations in light of the U.S.
Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. The Order, however, does not limit oil and gas operations under valid leases, so previously approved activities and operations can continue.
Subtitle E amends the FOGRMA of 1982 to repeal royalty overpayment interest for lessees by the federal government and mandates that when royalty adjustments are made resulting in an underpayment by lessee the royalty obligation clock starts when the date the adjustment is taken.
This action proposes strategic collaboration across Louisiana state agencies and the federal government, transmission planning agencies, energy regulators, and the private sector, to take additional steps to advance development of offshore wind power generation. The Task Force released a first draft of the report in the spring of 2021.
The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.” BOEM issued the last and most controversial NTL, NTL No.
Dicharry and Robert E. United States Dep’t of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, GUIDANCE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF OFFSHORE FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE CONCERNING REGIONAL OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS, NTL No. By Sarah Y. 2012-N06 (2012), [hereinafter NTL 2012-N06]. 30 CFR 254.23. NTL 2012 N-06, 3.
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Skip to main content The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage July 10, 2025 | Article Carbon capture and storage could play a critical role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries in the Iberian Peninsula. As the world shifts toward a more sustainable future, addressing carbon emissions remains a top priority.
Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.
Last week, the Louisiana Governor’s Office hosted Louisiana Wind Week 2021 to assess Louisiana’s future in offshore wind energy development. The first-day session focused on Federal and State administration priorities and regulatory overviews of offshore wind leasing.
11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). 4] OPA liability is capped, however, subject to certain exceptions. [5]
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supplemental bonding) for OCS lessees and grant holders of pipeline rights-of-way (“ROW”) and rights-of-use and easement (“RUE”), while protecting U.S. The announcement provides, among other things, that the proposed rulemaking is in efforts to clarify, streamline and provide greater transparency to the financial assurance requirements (e.g.,
supplemental bonding) for OCS lessees and grant holders of pipeline rights-of-way (“ROW”) and rights-of-use and easement (“RUE”), while protecting U.S. The announcement provides, among other things, that the proposed rulemaking is in efforts to clarify, streamline and provide greater transparency to the financial assurance requirements (e.g.,
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on an irreversible path to achieve a “100% clean energy economy,” with benchmark goals of doubling offshore wind production by 2030, de-carbonizing the electricity sector by 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. economy, its energy independence, and its diplomatic relations. s energy sector.
on an irreversible path to achieve a “100% clean energy economy,” with benchmark goals of doubling offshore wind production by 2030, de-carbonizing the electricity sector by 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. economy, its energy independence, and its diplomatic relations. s energy sector.
on an irreversible path to achieve a “100% clean energy economy,” with benchmark goals of doubling offshore wind production by 2030, de-carbonizing the electricity sector by 2035, and achieving net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by 2050. economy, its energy independence, and its diplomatic relations. s energy sector.
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