Law – Page 9 – Oil & Gas 360

Penn. Supreme Court Reaffirmation of Constitutional Protections on Clean Air, Water, Environment is a Wild Card for Energy Developers

October 26, 2018

From Law360 Pittsburgh (October 25, 2018, 8:58 PM EDT) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent ruling reaffirming constitutional protections on clean air, pure water and environmental preservation continues to confound oil and gas operators as they try and determine how it could impact their activities, according to a panel of attorneys speaking at an industry conference in Pittsburgh. The high

U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Freezes Youth Climate Lawsuit Days Before Trial

October 25, 2018

From Townhall/AP SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a high-profile climate change lawsuit brought by young activists who accuse the federal government of violating their constitutional rights with policies that have caused a dangerous climate. Chief Justice John Roberts signed an order freezing the trial that was set to start in 10 days in federal

New York Sues Exxon for Misleading Investors on Climate Change Risk

October 25, 2018

From Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) – New York’s attorney general sued Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Wednesday, alleging that the world’s largest oil company for years misled investors about the risks of climate change regulations on its business. The suit, filed in New York Supreme Court, New York County, seeks undisclosed damages, a court order for a review of the company’s

Poll Results for Colorado Prop 112-Setback, and 74-Fair Compensation

October 22, 2018

The Denver Post has reported new poll results for Colorado. The poll was an online survey of 800 registered voters conducted between Oct. 12 and 17, that included questions asking voters’ view of Proposition 112 and Proposition 74. The poll was commissioned by the University of Colorado and conducted by YouGov. The survey results reported by the Post include: 52%

This was the Scene at the Colorado Supreme Court during the Martinez Case Oral Arguments

October 19, 2018

Just 500 feet from the courthouse, a pro-oil rally at the capitol steps asked people to “Vote No on Proposition 112” Below: summary of the Martinez case and breakdown of the oral arguments It was a busy day for oil and gas in Colorado on Oct. 16. At lunchtime, several hundred industry supporters joined a ‘Mayors Against Proposition 112’ rally

Colorado’s Crestone Peak Comp. Drilling Plan Hearing Postponed

October 8, 2018

Boulder County’s lawsuit vs. Crestone spurs delay, Prop. 112 permitting deadline looms Late last week the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) postponed its scheduled hearing on the Crestone Peak Resources Operating, LLC Comprehensive Drilling Plan (CDP), following a request to postpone by Boulder County. The postponement of the hearing on the Crestone Peak CDP is pending the outcome of a

Looking at Both Sides of the Colorado Oil & Gas Setback Question

October 2, 2018

A Colorado TV station last week offered an attempt at a balanced story about Proposition 112—Oil & Gas setbacks. The ballot question comes up on the mail-in ballots going to voters beginning Oct. 15. “Here’s how you’ll hear Proposition 112 described by its supporters,” Colorado Springs TV station 11 News reported last week. “‘It’s a last-ditch effort for Coloradans to

Governance: New Law Requires 684 Women on Calif. Public Company Boards by 2021

October 1, 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown signed bill requiring California corporate boards to include women From the Los Angeles Times Gov. Jerry Brown on Sunday signed a bill into law that makes California the first state to require corporate boards of directors to include women, saying that despite potentially “fatal” legal problems in the measure, it is time to force action. “Given all

Colorado Energy Law Fallout: Boulder County Enacts Emergency Oil and Gas Moratorium through Q1 2020 - Oil & Gas 360

Will 100,000 Phone Calls Be Able to Stop Oil and Gas Companies from Drilling in Colorado?

September 26, 2018

It’s shaping up to be the power of advertising vs. the power of personal phone calls. At least that’s what the two opposing forces are doing to promote their polar opposite views of Proposition 112 as voters begin to think about what will be on their mail-in ballots which will begin to arrive in mid-October. Election day is Nov. 6.

CU Denver Business School Study Itemizes $ Billions in Paychecks, Colorado Schools, Services from Oil & Gas Drilling and Production - Colorado Capitol - Oil & Gas 360

Colorado’s Damaging Setbacks: Six Weeks Will Tell the Tale

September 25, 2018

Upcoming TV debate showcases thinking on both sides of the setback issue There is a storm cloud of potential upheaval facing Colorado’s oil and gas regulator (the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission—COGCC) this fall. On the leading edge is a contentious ballot issue that’s going to be in front of voters between mid-October and Nov. 6. Proposition 112 is

Oil and Gas Industry: Colorado Supreme Court Sets Date to Hear Oral Arguments in COGCC v. Martinez

September 12, 2018

Colorado oil and gas regulation: is the State’s task to balance oil & gas development with public health, safety and welfare? Colorado’s high court will soon hear oral arguments in a case whose outcome could reshuffle the criteria the COGCC must use in granting permits to drill oil and gas wells Fall of 2018 will be remembered as the season

House Expects Bipartisan Support for Speedy Approval of Small-Scale LNG Projects

September 6, 2018

For projects that do not require an environmental assessment From The Hill-by Reps. Bill Johnson (R-OHIO) and Gene Green (D-TEXAS) The House of Representatives today will consider H.R. 4606, the Ensuring Small Scale LNG Certainty and Access Act, which provides that applications under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for the importation or exportation of small volumes of natural gas will be

Premium Content