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Gray Reed

Texas Royalty Owners Burdened with Post-Production Costs … Again

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After reading Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. v. Oliver if you’ recall a similar post-production cost dispute, it was last week. And the result was the same. Royalties under this lease are to be calculated at the...more

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UAE Exits OPEC: Strategic Considerations for Energy Businesses

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On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026....more

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AI Regulation in the Energy Sector is not Slowing Down — It’s Evolving

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The EU has extended compliance timelines for high-risk AI systems, but the underlying obligations remain firmly in place. At the same time, the U.S. is accelerating sector-specific AI governance expectations through NIST’s...more

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AI Power and Data Centers - the Pulse of Infrastructure Developers and Investors

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The rapid expansion of AI is driving extraordinary demand for data center capacity and an urgent need for power to support it. As developers race to build out the infrastructure and investors to deploy capital at scale,...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 5.15.26

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The developer behind a proposed battery storage facility in Watsonville will withdraw its application from Santa Cruz County to instead seek approval through the state....more

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Applying the Single Energy Project Framework to Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Under the Technology Neutral ITC

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduced the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit under section 48E of the Code (the “Tech-neutral ITC”) ushering in a new framework for incentivizing investment in zero-emissions...more

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NRC Finalizes Generic Environmental Impact Statement for New Nuclear Reactors

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The NRC’s new approach to environmental review has the potential to streamline approvals for a range of nuclear projects....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - What's Changed in Venezuela and Where Things Are Headed

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Venezuela's evolving geopolitical landscape presents both risks and opportunities for investors, but how can companies effectively assess them? In the debut episode of the "Global Markets, Policy and Power" podcast, Holland &...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FinCEN outlines red flags to help financial institutions detect Iranian sanctions evasion activity

On May 11, FinCEN issued an alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and reporting suspicious activity connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which the alert describes as using front...more

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Powering Progress | Ep. 4 – The Power Supply Challenge: Delivering Energy for AI Growth

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Artificial intelligence is driving an extraordinary surge in data center demand, but behind every server and processor is a far more fundamental question: where will the power come from, and how will it be delivered reliably...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

EPA Proposes Rule to Redefine “Begin Actual Construction” Under the NSR Preconstruction Permitting Program

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Key Takeaways - What Happened: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new rule to revise the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program to allow owners and...more

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Managing Corporate Carbon Emissions with Book-and-Claim

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Corporations across sectors are exploring new ways to manage carbon reductions in their supply chains to achieve emissions-reduction targets. When doing so, it is critical to ensure accurate tracking of greenhouse gas (GHG)...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Venezuela Reopens to Foreign Investment: Legal Reforms and Emerging International Dispute Risks

Reopening with Residual Risk: Venezuela’s 2026 reforms signal a clear shift toward re-engaging foreign investment in the hydrocarbons and mining sectors, but the country’s history of expropriation, arbitration exposure and...more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

DOE Adds Thailand to Part 810 ‘Generally Authorized’ Destination List

The US Department of Energy (DOE) published a Secretarial Determination in the Federal Register on May 14, 2026 adding the Kingdom of Thailand to the list of Generally Authorized destinations in Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 810....more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.15.26

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed allowing data centers, power plants, and other industrial facilities to begin certain construction work before obtaining required federal air permits....more

McGinnis Lochridge

Your Operator Just Filed Chapter 11: A Non-Operator's Practical Guide

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A call from your land manager: the operator on a producing JOA filed Chapter 11 overnight. Wells are still flowing. A revenue check was supposed to land next week. The JOA gives you the right to remove a defaulting operator....more

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South Coast AQMD Aims to Keep WAIRE Mitigation Program Rollout “Simple,” But Details Still in Flux

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On May 13, 2026, we attended the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (South Coast AQMD) Second Public Webinar on the WAIRE Mitigation Program. Here is what you need to know....more

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Build Now, Permit Later? What EPA’s Air Permitting Proposal Means for Data Centers and Major Projects

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Last fall, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) gave project developers a valuable thing in Clean Air Act permitting: a usable bright line....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

AI Regulatory Update for Energy: New Timelines in the EU, New Standards in the U.S.

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In our March 2026 alert, we wrote that the EU AI Act's August 2, 2026, compliance deadline made structured AI governance an urgent priority for energy companies operating in or serving the EU market....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

EPA’s Draft Contaminant Candidate List Triggers Regulatory Considerations and Opportunities for Drinking Water Treatment...

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Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and released it for public comment. CCL 6 identifies...more

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EU Batteries Regulation: European Commission Proposes New Exemptions from End-User Battery Removability Requirements

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The European Commission has formally published a much-anticipated draft delegated act under the EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) that would exempt certain product categories from the Article 11 requirements to design for...more

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Congress Enacts S. 1020 to Extend Hydropower Construction Deadlines

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On May 11, 2026, the President signed into law S. 1020, sponsored by Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), which modifies the timelines under which certain federally licensed hydropower projects must...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Policymakers Consider Temporary Pause on AI Data Center Construction: What Stakeholders Need to Know

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Data center developers and hyperscalers are racing to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data centers across the United States. In response, federal and state policymakers have introduced legislative...more

Ankura

Geopolitical Risk: The Latest Boardroom Agenda

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Recently, oil markets reacted sharply to the U.S.-Israel air campaign against Iran — “Operation Epic Fury” — and to Iran’s moves and threats affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and...more

Hogan Lovells

The King's Speech 2026: What it means for UK construction

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Key Takeaways from the King's Speech 2026 for the Construction Industry, including planning reform, infrastructure investment, procurement, energy transition, and any other pertinent Bills or policy commitments. This article...more

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