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By Vorys On November 21, 2008

New SPCC Rule Announced

On July 17, 2002, U.S. EPA unexpectedly amended the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation (40 C.F.R. Part 112), substantially...


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We can expect a more aggressive stand on environmental issues. According to this article from MSNBC, Rep. H. Waxman (D-CA) has...


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By Vorys On November 19, 2008

Short Term Energy Outlook

EIA has issued its short-term energy outlook for November, 2008. Among other things, it projects an annual average Henry Hub spot...


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In addition to landfill gas, Muskegon County, MI, is exploring the use of algae from the huge wastewater holding ponds and grease...


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By Vorys On November 19, 2008

New Oil Shale Rules

The Bureau of Land Management has finalized new regulations governing oil shale development on public lands in the West....


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By Vorys On November 18, 2008

E&P Stormwater Exemption

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Congress clarified that storm water discharges from field activities associated with E&P...


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By Vorys On November 17, 2008

Alternative Energy and Batteries

According to this article in the WSJ, the market for batteries is potentially huge due to the push to use alternative energy and...


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It appears that the Bradford County commissioners received favorable bonus payment and royalty terms following weeks of...


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By Vorys On November 16, 2008

Drilling Offshore VA

MMS has announced that it would begin the process to issue more leases at a site at least 50 miles off the coast of Virginia,...


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By Vorys On November 14, 2008

Groppe on Oil Prices

According to this article in Globe and Mail, although Henry Groppe may skeptical that worldwide oil consumption in transportation...


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Helping clients with their energy and environmental needs

You can expect to find news and breaking legal developments involving the crude oil and natural gas industries, alternative and renewable energy resources, and the latest environmental issues.