The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Last week, the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on “the construction of disposal wells and injection wells in the Parish of Livingston.” [1] Liskow & Lewis successfully defended Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC and was able to obtain a ruling striking down the St. Ordinance No.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

HB 1284 grants the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”), the governmental agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, sole jurisdiction over Class VI Injection Wells and carbon capture, use, and sequestration (“CCUS”) activities in Texas.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 28, 2022

In addition to the unit order, the operator must receive approval for its injection wells. Rather, it is the approval to use a specific reservoir for injection and storage of carbon dioxide. However, pilot programs can be available to allow the commencement of an enhanced recovery project prior to creation of the unit. 30:1101-1111).

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

HB 1284 grants the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”), the governmental agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, sole jurisdiction over Class VI Injection Wells and carbon capture, use, and sequestration (“CCUS”) activities in Texas.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 21, 2021

HB 1284 grants the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”), the governmental agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, sole jurisdiction over Class VI Injection Wells and carbon capture, use, and sequestration (“CCUS”) activities in Texas.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 27, 2020

Coupled with the recent decline in oil and gas prices, many operators are left scrambling in an attempt to navigate unprecedented circumstances. The impacts of COVID-19 have rapidly swept across the country and the globe. Failure to timely submit reports could result in a Compliance Order with a civil penalty.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Earlier this month, Gulf Coast Sequestration (“GCS”), a limited liability company based in Lake Charles, announced its plans to build and operate a carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) project that will create a repository 10,000 feet underground for the permanent storage of more than 80 million tons of carbon.

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