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New Texas Railroad Commission Rules: Challenges and Permitting for the E&P Industry

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On December 17, 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) adopted new comprehensive regulations governing the handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of oil and gas waste. The rules were published January 3, 2025, in...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Reframe and Refocus: The Impact of Executive Orders on ESG

After years of building momentum, ESG efforts are now facing increasing scrutiny amid a shifting political landscape. Early in his second term, President Donald Trump’s administration rolled back several key policies, calling...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Senate Subcommittee Considers Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Amid Ongoing PHMSA LNG Rulemaking

On Thursday, May 15, the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety held a hearing titled, “Pipeline Safety Reauthorization: Ensuring the Safe and Efficient...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

From Storage to AI Factories: Data Centre Investment Considerations for Private Capital Investors

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Data centres have become one of the most critical assets of the digital age and form one of the key pillars in modern infrastructure investment. Once viewed as passive storage units, today they power everything from streaming...more

Hogan Lovells

The first blooms of spring and a new coalition agreement in Germany Spring fever for the infrastructure and energy sectors?

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In sync with the German cherry blossom, the new coalition of CDU/CSU (conservative) and SPD (social democrats) published their coalition agreement on 9 April 2025. Following the formal approval of the agreement by the parties...more

StoneTurn

Navigating Opportunities in Latin America in 2025

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Latin America presents a compelling, albeit complex, investment landscape as we move through 2025. While the region is projected for modest economic acceleration, the global stage is marked by political shifts and evolving...more

Nossaman LLP

California Water Views – 2025 Outlook

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Water is simple. Water issues are complex. To provide more clarity, we asked our attorneys who are committed to the water sector to identify the pivotal issues they’re watching now and for the year ahead. Their perspectives...more

Gray Reed

Who Owns the Subsurface Pore Space in Texas?

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In a word, the surface estate owner. If that’s all the learning you are up for today, proceed directly to the musical interludes. If you want to know why the Supreme Court of Texas had to say this again, read on....more

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EPA Partially Rolls Back PFAS Drinking Water Rule

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On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it plans to retain the current drinking water standards for two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), i.e., perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)...more

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UK Water Infrastructure: A Waterfall of Investment Opportunities, RAPID Success?

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The UK's water sector is not just evolving; it is undergoing a monumental transformation, presenting infrastructure investors with an extraordinary chance to participate in building a more resilient and sustainable future...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Energy, Health Care And Housing Key Provisions Summary: House Ways And Means Committee Budget Reconciliation

On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee passed their section of the budget reconciliation bill that is commonly referred to as “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” following a markup. No further amendments were added to...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Kramer Levin Hosts Program with NYCEDC and Top CRE Executives to Discuss NYC’s Waterfront Development Potential and Promising Real...

Despite recent macroeconomic uncertainty, with regard to investment, development and optimism for the future, New York City is in a stronger position than many seem to believe. This was the key takeaway from “Rethinking Real...more

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EPA Announces Plans to Revisit Certain PFAS Drinking Water Standards

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Two weeks after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin outlined the agency’s PFAS plan in broad strokes, EPA provided more detail on how it intends to proceed with respect to drinking water standards...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

EPA Reconsiders Air Regulations Amid a Major Reorganization of the Air Office

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The EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (“OAR”), responsible for most of the EPA’s major air regulatory and policy efforts, will be restructured in the months to come. This shakeup comes on the heels of the EPA’s announcement...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Summary of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Reconciliation Provisions on Energy, Environment, Communications and Health

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the House Energy and Commerce Committee started their 26-hour consideration of their portion of the budget reconciliation bill. The House Energy and Commerce Committee budget reconciliation...more

Hogan Lovells

Energy Buzz: Ofgem approves TMO4+ reforms to enhance grid connections in Great Britian

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In order to address the longstanding challenges associated with grid connections in Great Britain, Ofgem, the country's energy regulator, has approved the Target Model Option 4+ ("TMO4+") reforms. These reforms are set to...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, May 19, 2025

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Key PA Court Races Could Reshape Caregiving, Education, Parental Rights -Upcoming judicial races for Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts could significantly impact caregiving policies, as recent rulings have...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

What Impact Could the HHS Downsizing Have on Older Adults?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks. These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community...more

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Reasonable Use Requirements for Colorado River Lower Basin Water Deliveries: Natural Resources Defense Council Petition to the...

The Natural Resources Defense Council and Waterkeepers (collectively, “NRDC”) submitted on May 6th a document to the United States Department of Interior (“DOI”) styled: Petition to the Secretary of Interior to Enforce...more

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United States Electricity Consumption (1990-2026): U.S. Energy Information Administration Projects Near-Term Increase

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a May 13th report titled: After more than a decade of little change, U.S. electricity consumption is rising again (“Report”)....more

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Iowa General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

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The first session of the 91st General Assembly of Iowa adjourned sine die just after 6 a.m. on May 15 after a full night of caucuses and debate. Slated for 110 days, the legislature extended 13 days beyond May 2 after...more

DLA Piper

Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - May 2025 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 5

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Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Plugged In! As tariffs continue to dominate headlines—and create headaches—in the auto world, Mark Heusel and Hezi Wang offer a Tariff Tracker to help businesses navigate the ever-shifting...more

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of May 19, 2025: The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Inches Forward

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Both chambers are in session this week. Late Sunday night, House Republicans successfully advanced their reconciliation proposal through the Budget Committee, following Friday’s failed vote when conservative members...more

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Commission Opens Pathway for Environmental NGOs to Challenge State Aid

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The European Commission revised the Code of Best Practices for the conduct of State aid control procedures. The revised Code opens a pathway for NGOs to challenge State aid decisions on EU environmental law grounds....more

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