The New Mexico Supreme Court has set a hearing for next Wednesday to see if the state’s new governor can block a cap-and-trade provision affecting oil/gas operations and power generation. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center filed earlier this month with the state’s highest court, contending that Gov. Susana Martinez violated proper legal protocol in attempting to block a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rule.
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West Virginia High Court Upholds Energy Development in Parks
The West Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that would allow Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. to develop oil and natural gas wells in a state park.
West Virginia High Court Upholds Oil, Gas Development Within Parks
The West Virginia Supreme Court last week upheld a lower court’s ruling that would allow Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. to develop oil and natural gas wells in a state park.
Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Coal-Burning Plants
The U.S. Supreme Court last Monday let stand a lower court ruling that would require coal-burning generation facilities to comply with the strictest emission controls for mercury and other hazardous air pollutants (HAP).
Islander East Pipe Strikes Out at Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court last Monday refused to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision that let stand Connecticut’s denial of a water quality permit for the proposed Connecticut-to-Long Island Islander East Pipeline. While the “legal route for this project has ended,” the sponsors plan to look at possible alternatives, a Spectra Energy Corp. spokeswoman said.
Islander East Pipe Strikes Out at Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday refused to hear an appeal of a lower court’s decision that let stand Connecticut’s denial of a water quality permit for the proposed Connecticut-to-Long Island Islander East Pipeline. While the “legal route for this project has ended,” the sponsors plan to look at possible alternatives, a Spectra Energy Corp. spokeswoman said.
High Court Lets Stand Favorable Sparrows Point Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court last Monday let stand a federal appeals court ruling that struck down a Baltimore County, MD zoning ordinance banning construction of the AES Sparrows Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near the city of Baltimore.
High Court Lets Stand Favorable Sparrows Point Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday let stand a federal appeals court ruling that struck down a Baltimore County, MD zoning ordinance banning construction of the AES Sparrows Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near the city of Baltimore.
Islander East Pipe Takes Case to the Supreme Court
In a case that could have far-reaching impact on natural gas and electric transmission systems, Islander East Pipeline Co. has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that let stand the state of Connecticut’s denial of a water quality permit for the proposed Connecticut-to-Long Island natural gas pipeline.
Supreme Court Rejects Enron Shareholder Lawsuit
The Supreme Court Tuesday rejected a $40 billion lawsuit by Enron Corp. investors alleging securities fraud by Wall Street investment banks that had done business with the former energy merchant. The rejection came without comment.