COVID-19 State and Local Jurisdictional Update
As states and local jurisdictions enact partial or full shutdowns of business, it is critical for PESA to ensure that all elements of our sector... Read More
Legal Decision Could Impact Oil and Gas Industry in Oklahoma
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on July 9 that half of eastern Oklahoma is Native American land. The decision has complex regulatory and tax... Read More
PESA Environmental Policy Committee Compiles Comments for Proposed Rulemaking in Colorado
PESA’s Environmental Policy Committee, led by Chair Patrick Tyczynski, Schlumberger, will present comments next week on a proposed rule in Colorado related... Read More
North Dakota Evaluates State of Oil & Gas
On Wednesday the North Dakota Industrial Commission decided not to intervene in the oil market. This was the outcome analysts expected after... Read More
Oklahoma Regulators Table Mandated Production Cuts, Adopt Storage Measures
On Monday, May 11, Oklahoma oil and gas regulators heard arguments on a petition to declare excess oil as “waste” and a... Read More
Texas Railroad Commission Extends Rules, Declines Production Cut
The Texas Railroad Commission met on May 5 to discuss decisions made by the Commission to provide relief, as well as rule... Read More
New Mexico Agency to Study Bond Requirements for Oil, Gas and Mining Operations
New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has announced her office will begin researching possible updates to bond requirements for oil, gas and... Read More
Oklahoma Legislature Looks at Waste Water, Well Stability
The Oklahoma state legislature is in full swing, and has pared down its docket of live bills and joint resolutions from more... Read More
Louisiana Legislature Convenes With Eye on Oil & Gas
The Louisiana legislature convened March 9 with new leadership, and PESA and the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) are keeping watch... Read More
2020 State Legislative Outlook: Louisiana
As state legislatures begin their 2020 sessions, topics affecting the oil and gas industry will once again be on the agenda. Here... Read More