LNG Exports
Shale Law Weekly Review – August 26, 2019
Pipelines: Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to Water Discharge Permit for Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline
On August 15, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied a petition to review Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection’s approval of a hydrostatic testing permit for the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline (Delaware Riverkeeper Network v. Sec’y Pennsylvania Dep’t of Envtl. Prot., No. 17-3299). As described by the court, hydrostatic testing is a “process by which water is pumped into pipes to check them for strength or leaks.” A hydrostatic testing permit was granted to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, operator of […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – August 5, 2019
Pipelines: Appeals Court Vacates Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
On July 26, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding endangered species potentially affected by the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (Defenders of Wildlife v. U.S. Dep’t of the Interior, No. 18-2090). The Petitioners – Defenders of Wildlife, Sierra Club, and Virginia Wilderness Committee – filed suit after FWS issued a Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement for the pipeline. The Biological Opinion concluded that two species, the […]
Delayed or Abandoned LNG Export Projects in the United States: Louisiana, Maine, and Texas
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
In May 2017, we wrote three articles addressing the then-pending and approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States. Since that time, many legal developments have occurred and so we will once again provide a discussion of LNG export developments through a multi-part series.
The first two articles in the series addressed approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States with the first article providing an overview on the development of six projects in Louisiana and the second one focusing on five projects in Texas and one project in Georgia that […]
Existing LNG Export Facilities in the United States: Alaska, Louisiana, Texas, and Maryland
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
In May 2017, we wrote three articles addressing the then-pending and approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States. Since that time, many legal developments have occurred and so we will once again provide a discussion of LNG export developments through a planned five-part series.
The first two articles in the series addressed approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States with the first article providing an overview on the development of six projects in Louisiana and the second one focusing on five projects in Texas and one project in Georgia […]
Pending Applications for LNG Export Projects in the United States: Mississippi, Oregon, and Texas
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
In May 2017, we wrote three articles addressing the then-pending and approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States. Since that time, many legal developments have occurred and so we will once again provide a discussion of LNG export developments through a planned five-part series.
The first two articles in the series addressed approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States with the first article providing an overview on the development of six projects in Louisiana and the second one focusing on five projects in Texas and one project in […]
Pending Applications for LNG Export Projects in the United States: Alaska, Florida, and Louisiana
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
In May 2017, we wrote three articles addressing the then-pending and approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States. Since that time, many legal developments have occurred and so we will once again provide a discussion of LNG export developments through a planned five-part series.
The first two articles in the series addressed approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States with the first article providing an overview on the development of six projects in Louisiana and the second one focusing on five projects in Texas and one project in Georgia […]
Approved Applications for LNG Export Projects in the United States: Texas and Georgia
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
In May of 2017, we wrote three articles addressing the then-pending and approved applications for LNG Export Projects in the United States. Since that time, many legal developments have occurred and so we will once again provide a discussion of LNG export developments through a planned five-part series. The first two articles in the series will address approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States with the first article providing an overview on the development of six projects in Louisiana that have been approved by both the Federal Energy […]
Approved Applications for LNG Export Projects in the United States: Louisiana
Written by Chloe Marie – Research Specialist
In May of 2017, we wrote three articles addressing the then-pending and approved applications for LNG Export Projects in the United States. Since that time, many legal developments have occurred and so we will once again provide a discussion of LNG export developments through a planned five-part series. The first two articles in the series will address approved applications for LNG export projects in the United States with this article providing an overview on the development of six projects in Louisiana that have been approved by both the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – May 7, 2019
GHG Emissions: Pennsylvania Joins U.S. Climate Alliance and Releases PA Climate Action Plan
On April 29, 2019, Governor Wolf released the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan and announced that Pennsylvania will join the U.S. Climate Alliance. Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan is a report and climate solution assessment prepared by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It establishes the Green Government Council and recommends 100 actions to reduce emissions. The Plan includes the creation of an efficiency program for natural gas, as well as new policies and practices to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations. In addition, policies under […]
Shale Law Weekly Review – April 23, 2019
State Regulation: Colorado Governor Signs New Oil and Gas Regulations into Law
On April 16, 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB19-181, Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations. The new law amends the purpose of the state’s Oil and Gas Conservation Act by prioritizing public health, safety, welfare, and the environment when regulating oil and gas development. Notably, the bill provides local governments with greater authority to regulate the siting of drilling operations, inspect facilities, and impose fines for spills (p.1-2). In addition, the bill requires drillers to continuously monitor their air pollution and minimize their […]
