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Marcellus Shale Update: Energy Remains an Important Electoral Issue Even in “Safe” States Like New York: Law Firm, Attorneys

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Now less than one month before Election Day, the New York Governor's race is far closer than most had anticipated. Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul, who succeeded Andrew Cuomo following his resignation, is being pressed by...more

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PA GOP Can’t Crack Anti-Frack

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The Delaware River Basin Commission (“DRBC”), the first government-and-state joint venture in river basin planning since the birth of the nation, itself, won a substantial—but narrow—victory on Friday when the 3rd Circuit...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - June 2022 #2

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Ninth Circuit blocks permits for hydraulic fracturing off California coast Bullet Los Angeles Times - June 3 The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals last Friday blocked hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, off...more

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Colorado Drilling Project Stopped in its [F]racks!

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On May 19, 2022, a Colorado federal district court judge, the Honorable Marcia S. Krieger, issued an opinion and order remanding action, preventing—for now, at least—an expansive fracking plan in Western Colorado from going...more

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Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Forces A Rethink Of American Energy Policies

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Shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 23, President Biden reinstated the sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that he had waived only last year. Depending on what side of the political divide you...more

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As Ukraine Tensions Soar, America's Greatest Weapon Remains Trapped Underground

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Last week, President Joe Biden warned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that a Russian invasion of Ukraine might be imminent. While Zelensky does not seem to share that assessment, full scale war in Eastern Europe seems...more

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For ESG Investors, ‘Clean Fracs’ Could Mitigate Environmental Impacts

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As regulatory requirements and ESG reporting and transparency increase to address gas flaring, “clean fracs” could be one solution for upstream oil and gas companies towards an energy transition....more

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ANH modifica la segunda ronda de CEPI para pilotos de fracking en Colombia

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) en Colombia, el pasado 26 de febrero de 2021, expidió el Acuerdo No. 4 de 2021 (el Acuerdo), a través del cual modificó el Acuerdo 06 de 2020, modificando así los criterios de la...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2021 #3

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State senators introduce bill to ban hydraulic fracturing in California by 2027 - San Francisco Chronicle – February 17 - State Senators Scott Wiener and Monique Limon have introduced a bill that would halt the...more

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New Mexico’s Oil & Gas Industry Faces Opposition With Potential Ban On Freshwater Use

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It appears that New Mexico’s state government is continuing to move in the direction of environmentalists and away from oil and gas operators. However, New Mexico enjoys significant revenue from the production of oil and gas,...more

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The Biden Administration and Energy Part II - International Relations

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President Biden’s first move on energy internationally likely will be one of his most unfortunate actions - rejoining the Paris Climate Accords. Unfortunately, he will have no choice, since he has consistently pledged to do...more

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The Biden Administration and Energy Part I - Domestic Policy

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When President Biden takes office on January 20, among the many other obstacles, issues and problems that he will need to deal with is an impending polar vortex that meteorologists now predict will descend upon the United...more

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ANH publica Adendas 4 y 5 para modificar Proceso de Selección CEPI en Colombia

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La Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) en Colombia, el 21 de diciembre de 2020 y el 22 de diciembre del mismo año, modificó los Términos de Referencia (TdR) Definitivos del Proceso de Selección de Contratistas para el...more

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2020 Post-Election Analysis: Issue by Issue

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FIRST 100 DAYS - As President-elect Biden stands poised to assume the office he has aspired to for the past three decades, he inherits a national crisis not unlike the one he stepped into as vice president nearly 12 years...more

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Marcellus Shale Update: A 2020 Voters Guide To Energy Policies On The Ballot Nationwide

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...Every two years at election time, I publish a guide to the most interesting and important races around the country affecting energy. In 2020, however, energy, along with the coronavirus, is the election. Originally...more

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Marcellus Shale Update: Fracking Finally Gets The Attention It Deserves

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...Just one week before the 2020 Presidential election, two topics are dominating the conversation - the coronavirus and hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking.” The reason for the coronavirus is obvious, but many...more

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[Webinar] Tenth Annual Hydraulic Fracturing Symposium - October 15th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CT

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Join Vinson & Elkins for our tenth annual seminar discussing timely topics surrounding unconventional oil and gas development. Our shale and hydraulic fracturing legal team will provide a comprehensive analysis of the...more

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Draft Law aims to prohibit exploration and exploitation of unconventional deposits

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El pasado 10 de agosto 36 congresistas de diferentes partidos políticos, la Alianza Colombia Libre de Fracking y otras organizaciones (que vienen interviniendo en los procesos que se adelantan en el Consejo de Estado contra...more

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What Will the Election Mean For Hydraulic Fracturing?

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The U.S. energy industry faces uncertain times. The triple hit of depressed oil and natural gas prices, reduced demand resulting from a global pandemic, and an economic recession have battered producers. Against the backdrop...more

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What’s New in the Fracking Fracas

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There is “new news” and there is the same-old-same-old. Today is mostly the latter but it seems more “out there” than in it used to be....more

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More Evidence About Methane Emissions From Fracking

Earlier this month, I reported on a study showing that methane emissions from Permian Basin fracking operations were quite high. Since that study acknowledged that there are reasons to think that methane emissions from the...more

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District Court Upholds BLM Rollback Of 2015 Hydraulic Fracturing Rule

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On March 27, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the Bureau of Land Management’s (“BLM”) motion for summary judgment, upholding the agency’s decision to rescind, or roll back,...more

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Independent Oil and Gas Producers Defeat Attempt to Revive Obama-Era Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations

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On March 27, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgment on behalf of BakerHostetler clients Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Western Energy...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2020 #3

Coronavirus Throws EU Climate Plans into Disarray - "Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said last week that the EU should 'forget about' the Green Deal for now while it focuses on Coronavirus." Why this is important: ...more

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El Ministerio de Energía emite pautas para avanzar en proyectos piloto de investigación integral

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Por considerarlo de su interés, Holland & Knight Colombia le informa que el Ministerio de Minas y Energía expidió el Decreto 328 de 2020 por el cual se fijan lineamientos para adelantar Proyectos Piloto de Investigación...more

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