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Supreme Court Limits Scope of Judicial Review in NEPA Cases

On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et al. v. Eagle County, Colorado et al. This decision held that agencies are afforded substantial deference in National...more

McGinnis Lochridge

When "Imprudent" Becomes Irrelevant: How Express JOA Language Overrides Operator Discretion

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In this case, Texas Crude Energy, LLC (Texas Crude) and Warwick-Athena, LLC (Warwick) (collectively, the non-operators) sued Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., LP (Burlington or the operator) after Burlington refused to...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Spartan Delta Appeal Raises Uncertainty for Co-Lessees After Insolvency | Bennett Jones

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Years after an insolvency proceeding is closed, can a solvent co-lessee/working interest participant (WIP) still be on the hook for their former partner’s share of unpaid Crown royalties? A recent Alberta Court of Appeal...more

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PHMSA Seeks Feedback from Energy Sector, Others on Possible Amendments to Federal Hazmat Rules

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Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group breaks down an advance notice of proposed rulemaking by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on possible amendments to the Hazardous Materials...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

New Session, New Laws, New Lens: How Louisiana’s 2025 Legislative Session and the Federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act Have Reshaped...

A significant piece of legislation seems to have slipped under the radar of many watching the carbon capture & storage (“CCS”) space in Louisiana. While on the national level, contrary to some fears, the One Big Beautiful...more

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2025 Texas Legislative Update | Exemption from Oil and Gas Severance Tax for Certain Restimulation Wells

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Among the laws enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature was HB 3159, which provides an exemption from oil and gas severance taxes for certain restimulation wells....more

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An Overview of the Standard Measure of Damages Arising from Claims Associated with an Oil and Gas Lease

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This Article examines legal damages in the oil and gas industry. More specifically, this Article identifies the rules for measuring common legal damages in oil and gas cases. Further, this Article seeks to identify all...more

Bracewell LLP

Texas Senate Bill 6 Ushers in Major Overhaul of Large Load Interconnection and Grid Access Rules

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Electricity demand in Texas is growing at rates not seen in over 70 years, and is projected to continue increasing at unprecedented rates. This marked escalation is driven by population growth, electrification of oilfield...more

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SPCC Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tupelo, Mississippi Oil Storage Facility Owner Enter...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Khera Petroleum, LLC (“KP”) entered into a June 11th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention, Control, and...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Impacts for Businesses

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On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) into law. Congress passed the OBBBA through budget reconciliation, a special legislative process that allows Congress to advance...more

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26-Step Mechanical Framework For Interpreting Deeds? Texas courts reject "mechanical" deed interpretation while creating a 28-step...

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The El Paso Court of Appeals recently published an opinion that provides what might be characterized as 26-step step system for analyzing a deed that (perhaps inadvertently) highlights a growing irony in Texas jurisprudence....more

Gray Reed

It’s Been Decided, In Texas the Mineral Lessee, Not the Surface Owner, Owns Produced Water

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In Cactus Water v. COG Operating, the Supreme Court affirmed that mineral lessee COG, not water rights owner Cactus (who derived it rights from the surface owner), has the right to possession, custody, control, and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le Canada annonce le plus important ensemble de sanctions contre la Russie depuis 2022

Le 17 juin 2025, le gouvernement fédéral canadien a annoncé l’imposition du « plus vaste ensemble » de sanctions liées aux navires et au commerce contre la Russie depuis l’invasion à grande échelle de l’Ukraine par la Russie...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Senate and House Pass BBB With Favorable Renewable Energy Credit Provisions, Bill Awaits Trump’s Signature

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On July 3, 2025, after a tumultuous week, the Senate and House passed a version of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that contains the most favorable renewable energy credit provisions in any iteration of the bill....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FERC Temporarily Raises Cost Limits for Blanket Certificate Pipeline Projects to $61.65 Million

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On June 18, 2025, FERC temporarily raised the cost limits for blanket certificate natural gas pipeline projects constructed and placed into service by May 31, 2027, from $41 million to $61.65 million. Citing what it called a...more

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From Waste to Wealth: Texas Supreme Court Ruling in Cactus Water Defines Produced Water Ownership, Sets Stage for Clarity on...

On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, No. 23-0676, resolving a high-stakes dispute over the ownership of produced water—a vexing...more

Morgan Lewis

Supreme Court to Resolve Federal Officer Removal Circuit Split in WWII Contracts Case

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The US Supreme Court on June 16, 2025 granted certiorari for an appeal from a divided opinion by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit relating to the federal officer removal statute. The appeal comes after a jury...more

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Alberta Court Declares Ministerial Decision Under Oil Sands Royalty Regime Unfair and Unreasonable

In a judicial review, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, in Imperial Oil Resources Limited v. Alberta (Minister of Energy), overturned decisions (Decisions) made by a delegate of the Minister of Energy, the Director of...more

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Underground Injection Control: U.S. EPA Environmental Appeals Board Petition for Review Filed Challenging Three Michigan Brine...

Flow Water Advocates (“FWA”) filed a pleading before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Environmental Appeals Board styled: PETITION FOR REVIEW OF UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PERMITS ISSUED AND...more

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Ambiguity Frees Louisiana Royalty Owner From Post-Production Costs

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In Franklin v. Regions Bank the Fifth Circuit concluded that a royalty clause in a mineral lease resulted in a gross proceeds royalty; the royalty owners did not bear their proportionate share of post-production costs. Read...more

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Eighth Circuit Reaffirms Federal Preemption Over Local Pipeline Ordinances

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Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued an opinion discussing the Pipeline Safety Act’s (PSA’s) preemption over local ordinances seeking to regulate pipeline safety — a decision that provides...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Presidential Permit Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at...

Authorizes Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to construct, connect, operate, and maintain a 30-inch cross-border pipeline in Toole County, Montana, for the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Canada, excluding...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California AG Faces Legal Challenge Over Hiring Outside Counsel in Climate Lawsuit

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California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta faces a legal challenge from a union representing state-employed attorneys over his decision to hire an outside law firm for a high-profile climate lawsuit against major oil...more

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Why The Future Of Canadian Energy Investments Hangs In The Balance

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Over a month after Canada’s federal elections, the country is still trying to sort out exactly who won and by how much. If this sounds eerily familiar to Bush vs. Gore in 2000, there is a good reason for this...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Venezuela Update: June 30, 2025 (English)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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