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Waste Disposal Oil Wells

McGinnis Lochridge

Drowning in Liability: Court Extends "Waste" Rule to SWD Operator; but preserves RPO defense

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In a watershed ruling, the El Paso Court of Appeals extends "waste" liability under the Nat. Res. Code to commercial disposal well operator—potentially increasing exposure for this critical wastewater industry—while...more

Oliva Gibbs

(Injection Well) Pressure Mounts as Omni Energy Group, LLC, Gets Another Chance

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As oil and natural gas are produced, brine and other wastewater are brought to the surface.  This waste is then disposed of by Class II injection wells, categorized into three subclasses: saltwater disposal wells, enhanced...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 7.21.23

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The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is accepting public comment through July 28 on new recommendations to expedite permits for seawater desalination plants in the state....more

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