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Lithium continues to be a rising star of the natural resources world, and Texas is working to stay on top of the legal issues related to the extraction of lithium from produced water and brine.
With the rise of battery technologies in electric vehicles, electronics, utility-scale electrical energy storage and other industrial applications, there has been increased demand for lithium, cobalt, and other minerals.
On October 2, 2023, the Railroad Commission of Texas (“Commission”) announced proposed changes (“Proposed Rule”) to its rules regulating the management of oil and gas waste.
Vinson & Elkins partner Shay Kuperman and associate Sebastian Devora authored an article for Chambers 2023 Energy: Oil & Gas Guide covering recent trends and developments in the Permian, Eagle Ford and Haynesville basins.
Previously Published by Chambers 2023 Energy: Oil & Gas Global Practice Guide
On February 3, 2023, the California Secretary of State certified a referendum challenging Senate Bill 1137 (“SB 1137”), which institutes a 3,200-foot setback for new oil and gas operations and includes new requirements for operators of existing oil and gas production facilities.