Sat.Apr 30, 2016 - Fri.May 06, 2016

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Fracking Scores with Two Colorado Supreme Court Opinions

The Energy Law Blog

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a hotly debated topic in many states. In New York and Pennsylvania, anti-fracking groups have obtained a statewide ban on fracking and the allowance of local authority to regulate fracking, respectively. Texas, however, has enacted a state law expressly preempting local authority over a number of drilling activities.

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Appalachia in Crisis: A Human Rights Approach to Environmental Justice in the U.S.

Vermont Law

Summary. : This post originally appeared in the. Oxford Human Rights Blog. on April 18, 2016. The systemic collapse of the U.S. coal extraction industry has scarcely been of benefit to the subordinated Appalachian citizenry. However, tangible socio-legal progress may be achieved in the Appalachian region vis-à-vis a critical human rights approach to environmental justice issues.

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Derivatives: ISDA Announces 2016 New York Law Variation Margin Credit Support Annex

The Energy Law Blog

On April 14, 2016, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. ( ISDA ) announced the 2016 ISDA Credit Support Annex for Variation Margin for use with New York law transactions (the 2016 CSA ). ISDA is in the process of updating certain of its documents to account for recent regulatory reforms. The 2016 CSA introduces updates to the existing 1994 ISDA Credit Support Annex (the 1994 CSA ) that will facilitate compliance with margining requirements for non-centrally cleared derivat

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Processor Required to Account For Diverted Volumes Used for Gas Lift

The Energy Law Blog

Generally, oil and gas production facilities have accounted for volume losses under the concept of “Fuel, Flare & Losses.” In a recent case, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal held that processors must also account for gas volume diverted to gas lift operations. In Red Willow Offshore, LLC v. Palm Energy Offshore, LLC , the Fourth Circuit found that a processing facility operator breached its Production Processing Agreement (“PPA”) with working interest owners by diverting without

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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.