February, 2009

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Louisiana Third Circuit Holds Land Damages Cases Improperly Cumulated

The Energy Law Blog

By Jessica Gladney In Broussard v. Hilcorp Energy Corp., 08-233, 2008 WL 5158887 (La. App. 3 Cir. 12/10/08) the plainiffs owned five separate and incongruous tracts of land located in three sections in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Mineral, surface, and subsurface leases on the various properties have been granted to seven separate entities for oil and gas operations on the property.

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Energy Incentives Included in Stimulus Package

The Energy Law Blog

The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed into law yesterday by President Obama, includes several key provisions for the energy industry including $20 billion in tax incentives and $30 billion in spending for certain renewable energy plans.

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Proposed Oil and Gas Laws for Northern Louisiana May Be Ready Soon

The Energy Law Blog

Shreveport and Bossier City as well as Caddo and Bossier parishes have been working on a comprehensive set of ordinances to give local governments leverage in controlling drilling in the Haynesville Shale natural gas field. Most of this oversight now lies with the state. Attorneys have been working on the proposed drafts since November and once the proposals are in the hands of elected officials, residents will be able to have access to them.

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Fifth Circuit Recognizes Gas Purchaser’s Right to Cancel Contract Due to Title Dispute

The Energy Law Blog

By Sarah Steward-Lindsey In Flint Hill Resources, LP v. JAG Energy, Inc., No. 08-20152, F.3d , 2009 WL 336129 (5th Cir. Feb. 12, 2009), a panel of the United State Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard an action arising from a contract to supply natural gas condensate in south Texas. Flint Hills, a crude oil refiner, agreed to purchase Mexican condensate from JAG.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Secretary Salazar Details Strategy for Comprehensive Energy Plan on OCS

The Energy Law Blog

On February 10, 2009, United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar detailed a four-part strategy to establish a comprehensive offshore energy plan. First, Salazar extended the public comment period on President Bush’s OCS plan by an additional 180 days. He explained the extension was necessary to “restore order to a broken process.” Second, Salazar directed the MMS, USGS and other department scientists to assemble all available information pertaining to offshore resources, both convention

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