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K&L Gates LLP

D.C. Circuit Vacates New PHMSA Rules Related to Natural Gas Pipelines

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On 16 August 2024, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion vacating portions of new natural gas-related pipeline-safety standards promulgated by The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),...more

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EPA Issues Final Methane Regulations for New and Existing Sources

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rule on Dec. 2, 2023, to sharply reduce emissions of methane and other air pollution from oil and natural gas operations. The final action, which is more than...more

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A Cost Benefit Analysis of Increased OCS Bonding

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The Opportune 2023 Study has been conducted to independently calculate the OCS plugging and abandonment (P&A) liability, assess the risk such liability poses to the U.S. taxpayer, and perform a cost-benefit analysis of how...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York State Begins Phase-Out of Inefficient Appliances in Effort to Decarbonize Buildings

One year after the adoption of New York’s Advanced Building Codes, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Act, New York has new minimum energy efficiency standards for products and appliances. The standards, which apply...more

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Renewable Fuel Standard Program/Proposed Standards for 2023-2025: Energy Marketers of America Submits Comments to U.S....

The Energy Marketers of America (“EMA”) submitted February 10th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) addressing the proposed: See Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0427....more

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Methane Emissions: New Developments in the Inflation Reduction Act

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The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains several new provisions related to methane emissions impacting oil and gas companies, including upstream and midstream. Companies who already report emissions to the...more

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What's Next in the Regulation of Methane Emissions?

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What’s Next in the Regulation of Methane Emissions? Previously in our sessions, I have discussed carbon dioxide and what policymakers should do about it. Last month I explained it in full in a speech to the Independent...more

Gray Reed

Who Won and Who Didn’t: The 2021 Texas Legislature and Energy

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Most bills filed in each legislative session fail. For the most part we are thankful for that. But today we summarize a few that survived while you weren’t paying attention. ...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

FTC Letter Signals Increased Scrutiny of Oil & Gas M&A Activity

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In a recent exchange of letters with the White House, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) signaled her intent to ramp up antitrust enforcement in the oil and gas industry. The move comes as part of a broader...more

Hogan Lovells

An overview of the impact of Mexico's new Electric Power Industry Law on foreign investors operating in the power sector in Mexico

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Disputes involving statutory and regulatory changes are traditionally subject to litigation before local courts or local administrative bodies. Nonetheless, international investment arbitration offers foreign investors an...more

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Recent Developments in Australian Mining Sector – Around the States

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There has been significant activity in the Australian mining sector in recent times and many state specific developments since our last Australia mining update. A summary of the key state specific developments follows. ...more

Mayer Brown

Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum Publishes Resolutions Maintaining Measures Related to COVID-19

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On December 21, 2020, the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published (i) Resolution No. 835/2020, which extends the effective term of certain ANP resolutions with measures related to the public...more

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The Future of Mining | Diversity

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After what can be described as a difficult period for mining, many are predicting that the mining sector is experiencing a renaissance and nowhere is this welcomed more than on the continent of Africa. ...more

A&O Shearman

Understanding The Key Government Institutions And Ministries In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

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As a result of the new economic realities brought about by reduced global oil prices and the resultant reduction in the oil export revenues of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for so long the country’s economic lifeblood, there...more

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Arkansas Oil Marketers Association Hazardous Materials Training Class: September 5th - Russellville, Arkansas

The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association (“AOMA”) has scheduled a Hazardous Materials Training Class for September 5th. The class will be held in Russellville, Arkansas....more

Pierce Atwood LLP

EPA Issues Proposed Rule Updating Regulations on CWA Water Quality Certifications

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On August 8, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to update regulations implementing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The rule was proposed in response to President Trump’s...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Moving Toward Cleaner Energy While Maintaining Our Legal Safeguards

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Only one part of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s policy statement known as the Green New Deal actually deals with the environment. Most of the statement seeks to promote more jobs-oriented policies such as...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Compliance Requirements for Sale of E15 Gasoline Blends: Mark Morgan (Petroleum Marketers...

Petroleum Marketers Association of America (“PMAA”) Regulatory Counsel Mark Morgan authored a June 28th Compliance Bulletin titled: EPA Compliance Requirements for Sale of E15 Gasoline Blends (“Bulletin”)...more

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In the Know: Update on Colorado’s Senate Bill 181

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As discussed in our March 13 post..., Senate Bill 181, introduced on March 1, proposed significant changes to Colorado’s long-standing oil and gas regulatory system. After a number of amendments from Senate and House...more

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Environmental Litigation Alert: Citizen Suits Challenge Rollbacks, Replacements and Project Approvals

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This is the eighth issue of WilmerHale’s 10-in-10 Hot Topics in Energy Series. Over the course of 10 weeks, our attorneys will share insights on current and emerging issues affecting the US energy sector. Attorneys from...more

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Arkansas Underground Storage Tank Contractor Licensing: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Canopy Article

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) staff authored an article in the March edition of the Arkansas Oil Marketers Association publication The Canopy. The article addresses a variety of issues associated...more

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Colorado Legislature Takes Aim at Oil and Gas

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Late on Friday, March 1st, Senate Bill 19-181 was introduced in the Colorado State Senate. The Bill would bring sweeping changes to oil and gas regulation in Colorado, less than 6 months after voters rejected Proposition 112...more

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Oilfield Services Initial Public Offering Checklist

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Canada’s world leading oilfield services capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global investors, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical know-how....more

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Investment Outlook 2019 Report: Economic trends and corporate transactions in the GCC

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On the surface, 2018 looked like a good year for the Gulf region. The oil price averaged over US$70/barrel for the year, compared to an average of US$50 for the previous three years. Combined with increased production, that...more

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Environmental Notes - January 2019

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EPA recently released a final regional office realignment plan in response to President Trump’s March 2017 Executive Order 13781. That order required EPA and other federal agencies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and...more

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