Lousiana,
2021
Louisiana State University Law Center
Lousiana, Keith B. Hall
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
Act No. 227 of the 2020 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature amends Louisiana Mineral Code article 212.21 (also known as Louisiana Revised Statutes 31:212.21). In particular, Act No. 227 amends article 212.21 to clarify that the article does not apply to claims brought by unleased owners—that is, landowners2 or mineral servitude3 owners whose mineral interests are not under lease.
Wyoming,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
Wyoming, Jeffrey S. Pope, Deanna Sami Falzone
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
In 2019, Wyoming ranked eighth nationally in both crude oil and natural gas production. Sales of crude oil production totaled 101.8 million barrels, up 16% from 2018, while natural gas production totaled 1.456 trillion cubic feet, which was down 8.52% from 2018.1 However, as of August 1, 2020, Wyoming had zero oil and natural rigs in operation for the first time since 1884.
Don't Mess With Texas Solar: Pv Growth Continues Despite Covid-19,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
Don't Mess With Texas Solar: Pv Growth Continues Despite Covid-19, Matthew A. Arth
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
2020 was the year of the unexpected, but one constant in the energy industry remained the exponential growth of solar generation in Texas, which largely continued its expansion as predicted. Electric Reliability Council of Texas’s (“ERCOT”) 2019 State of the Grid Report noted that installed solar generation capacity in ERCOT stood at 2,281 megawatts (MW) at year-end 2019, with over 67,000 MW of further solar capacity under study, exceeding even the amount of wind generation capacity under study. By July 2020, installed capacity of solar generation increased by almost 1 gigawatt (GW) to a total of 3,275 MW, representing approximately …
New Mexico,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
New Mexico, Sharon T. Shaheen
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
The New Mexico appellate courts issued no opinions relating to oil and gas in the past year.
Montana,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
Montana, Stephen R. Brown
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
In 2019, Montana produced nearly twenty-three million barrels of crude oil, up slightly from its 2018 production, and 48.5 million cubic feet of natural gas. Through mid-2020, both crude oil and natural gas production declined by more than 25% when compared to the same period in 2012.
Alaska,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
Alaska, George R. Lyle, Adam D. Harki, Traci N. Bunkers
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
The Alaska State Legislature was scheduled to convene its Second Regular Session of the Thirty-First Legislative Session from January 21, 2020, through May 20, 2020. However, on March 29, 2020, the Alaska State Legislature, like other state legislatures, suspended its session effective immediately, in response to the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). While the suspension was initially continued through May 18, 2020, the Alaska Legislature formally adjourned on May 20, 2020. Given the adjournment, the legislature did not pass any substantive oil and gas legislation.
Pennsylvania,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
Pennsylvania, Michael K. Reer, Valerie Antonette
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Pennsylvania ranked second among states in production of natural gas in 2018, contributing nearly seven trillion cubic feet. Although the number of unconventional permit applications received by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“PADEP”) remains relatively robust, the number of unconventional well applications continues to decline from the peak of 3,182 received in 2014.3 In 2019, PADEP received 1,475 unconventional permit applications, as compared to 1,868 in 2018 and 2,028 in 2017.
California Community Choice Aggregation Law & Regulation,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
California Community Choice Aggregation Law & Regulation, Ryan M. F. Baron, Glen Price, Benjamin Bodell
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
The purpose of this special topic is to provide a summary of the laws and regulations associated with the development of Community Choice Aggregation (“CCA”) in California and the growing impact of CCA in the California energy market.
Federal Legal And Regulatory Developments Relating To The U.S. Pipeline Industry,
2021
Penn State Law
Federal Legal And Regulatory Developments Relating To The U.S. Pipeline Industry, Chloe J. Marie, Ross Pifer
Texas A&M Journal of Property Law
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline (“ACP”) was designed as a 600-mile underground, pipeline project transporting natural gas from well sites in West Virginia to end users throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (“Atlantic Coast”), the developer of the ACP project, began the extensive process of obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals for this project by initiating a pre-filing process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) in October 2014. In the nearly six years that followed, the project received various permits related to water and air quality as well as other matters from state and federal agencies. At nearly …
The Minnesota Taconite Production Tax: An Alternative Index,
2021
Michigan State University
The Minnesota Taconite Production Tax: An Alternative Index, Peter Kakela, Howard Haas, Dena Draskovich
Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law
No abstract provided.
Southern Ute: Trial Court To Supreme Court,
2021
University of Kentucky
Southern Ute: Trial Court To Supreme Court, Elizabeth A. Mcclanahan, Jill M. Harrison
Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law
No abstract provided.
Lost In Space: An Exploration Of The Current Gaps In Space Law,
2021
Seattle University School of Law
Lost In Space: An Exploration Of The Current Gaps In Space Law, Katherine Latimer Martinez
Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law
Since the 1960’s the international community has made huge advancements in technology and space exploration. However, since that time, the legal and regulatory system governing such advances and exploration has not matched the course. The body of law governing outer space exploration and resources has failed to keep up with advances in the industry. Individual countries, originally thought to not have spacefaring capabilities, are now major contributors to the future of space exploration, each with its own regulatory system. Furthermore, over time there has been an increase in the presence and influence of private companies over the research and development …
Considering Environmental Impact Under Uncommon Personal Circumstances Carey V. Commonwealth And The Storage Tank Act,
2021
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Considering Environmental Impact Under Uncommon Personal Circumstances Carey V. Commonwealth And The Storage Tank Act, Catherine M. Hillin
Villanova Environmental Law Journal (1991 - )
No abstract provided.
Responsible Business Conduct In The Extractive Industries: Prospect Of Respecting Women's Human Rights In Ghana,
2021
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Responsible Business Conduct In The Extractive Industries: Prospect Of Respecting Women's Human Rights In Ghana, Veronica Dossah
LLM Theses
Business operations in the extractive industries (EI) continue to violate women’s human rights and the environment in the communities in which they operate. In Ghana, existing laws and regulations do not preclude businesses from such violations. This makes it important to reflect on innovative means including soft laws which could encourage companies operating in the EI in Ghana to respect women’s human rights and the environment over and above compliance with national laws and regulations. This thesis examines the problem of land grabbing by EI companies operating in Ghana, the unique negative impacts women in mining communities face as a …
When Drills And Pipelines Cross Indigenous Lands In The Americas,
2021
Texas A&M University School of Law
When Drills And Pipelines Cross Indigenous Lands In The Americas, Guillermo J. Garcia Sanchez
Faculty Scholarship
From the Missouri River, passing through the Sonora Desert, all the way down to the Amazon Forest and the Andean Mountains, drills and pipelines are crossing over indigenous lands. In an energy-thirsty continent, there is no land left to spare, not even tribal land. Many of these energy infrastructure projects involve international investments that are protected by treaties and enforced by arbitral tribunals. At the same time, tribal communities have an internationally recognized right to receive prior and informed consultation before they are affected by projects of this nature. The Article focuses on the clash of rights between energy extraction …
Quandary Or Quest: Problems Of Developing Coalbed Methane As An Energy Resource,
2021
Pennsylvania Geological Survey
Quandary Or Quest: Problems Of Developing Coalbed Methane As An Energy Resource, Kathy Jean Flaherty
Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law
No abstract provided.
Surface Mining And The Continuing Battle Between Surface And Subsurface Property Owners: A Look At South Dakota Mining Association V. Lawrence County,
2021
University of Kentucky
Surface Mining And The Continuing Battle Between Surface And Subsurface Property Owners: A Look At South Dakota Mining Association V. Lawrence County, Kevin A. Smith
Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law
No abstract provided.
Marking The Path Post-Cotton: The Supreme Court Reaffirms Dual Taxation In Montana V. Crow Tribe Of Indians,
2021
University of Kentucky
Marking The Path Post-Cotton: The Supreme Court Reaffirms Dual Taxation In Montana V. Crow Tribe Of Indians, Heather G. Pennington
Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law
No abstract provided.
Application Of The Unit Rule To The Valuations Of Coal Reserves In Condemnation Proceedings In Kentucky And West Virginia,
2021
Huddleston, Bolen, Beatty, Porter & Copen
Application Of The Unit Rule To The Valuations Of Coal Reserves In Condemnation Proceedings In Kentucky And West Virginia, Andrew S. Zettle
Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law
No abstract provided.
Preview—Yellen V. Confederated Tribes Of The Chehalis Reservation: Whether Alaska Native Corporations Are Eligible For Cares Act Relief Payments,
2021
Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana
Preview—Yellen V. Confederated Tribes Of The Chehalis Reservation: Whether Alaska Native Corporations Are Eligible For Cares Act Relief Payments, Allison Barnwell
Public Land & Resources Law Review
The Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in this matter on Monday, April 19, 2021, telephonically, at 10 a.m. Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar will likely argue for the United States Department of Treasury. Paul D. Clement will likely appear for the Petitioner Alaska Native Village Corporation Association. Riyaz A. Kanji will likely argue for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis, and Jeffrey S. Rasmussen will likely appear for the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation.
