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energy20 hours ago•38 min saved

Texas clears 400-plus miles of 765-kV lines to power Permian Basin amid landowner backlash

Texas regulators unanimously approved amendments to two CCNs to allow Oncor to build more than 400 miles of 765-kilovolt transmission lines spanning at least 30 counties to alleviate a long-running West Texas energy bottleneck and support oil, gas and industrial manufacturing, as part of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan. The decision, which could pave the way for construction pending possible legal challenges, came despite heavy landowner opposition and calls from some lawmakers to pause and reform the process; a separate Howard Solstice line decision was tabled. Proponents say the lines will improve reliability and interconnection to the ERCOT grid, while critics warn of environmental and property impacts and potential cost increases for consumers.

via The Texas Tribune|

#energy #ercot #landowners

politics28 days ago•12 min saved

Texas lawmakers push pause on giant power lines amid landowner concerns

Texas lawmakers are pressuring regulators to pause and overhaul the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, a proposed build-out of three 765-kV transmission lines to deliver electricity to West Texas oil fields. They say the current PUC permitting process is broken, raises private-property-rights concerns, lacks adequate notice, and carries an estimated $33 billion cost, prompting calls for reform before approval. Proponents say the lines are needed for grid reliability, while critics demand a thorough process review after a lengthy hearing that highlighted broad landowner opposition; Oncor and some industry voices caution that construction should proceed to meet growing energy needs.

via The Texas Tribune|

#ercot #landowners #politics

environment4 months ago•22 min saved

Texas’s Tiny-Well Problem: Landowners and Regulators Grapple with Aging Assets

Across Texas, thousands of aging wells produce little oil to stay active, leaving landowners like Jackie Chesnutt facing spills and pollution on their property while regulators contend with reporting gaps and a growing backlog of orphan wells. The case at CORE Petro, which Chesnutt accuses of noncompliance, highlights how some operators keep wells marginally productive to avoid plugging costs. State rules and reporting can be inconsistent, and funding and policy changes—involving bonding reforms, Senate Bill 1150, and Inflation Reduction Act grants—are intended to accelerate plugging and reduce public risk, but the legacy of stripper wells and limited enforcement continues to pose environmental and financial challenges for landowners.

via Inside Climate News|

#environment #landowners #oil-wells

legalproperty-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

"Supreme Court Case Shapes National Property Rights in Texas Feud"

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving Texas landowners seeking federal relief for property damage caused by state actions. The case could redefine how states compensate landowners for property taken by the government under the Fifth Amendment. Justices debated whether the case should be heard in federal or state courts, with Texas arguing that the landowners failed to use state avenues for compensation. The state's position was met with skepticism from some justices, and the outcome could have far-reaching implications for property rights and government compensation nationwide.

via The Texas Tribune|

#compensation #landowners #legalproperty-rights

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

Navigator Abandons $3.5B Carbon Capture Pipeline Project, Impacting Multiple States

Navigator has announced the cancellation of its CO2 pipeline project after their permit application was denied by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. The project, which would have spanned South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois, faced challenges in the regulatory and government processes. Landowners, who were concerned about the potential use of eminent domain, viewed the denial as a victory.

via KCRG|

#co2-pipeline #energy #landowners

energy-and-environment3 years ago•4 min saved

Summit Carbon's Pipeline Permit Denied by North Dakota

Summit Carbon Solutions has been denied a permit to construct its proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in North Dakota. The state's Public Service Commission unanimously ruled that the company failed to demonstrate that the project would minimize adverse impacts on the welfare of North Dakota citizens. Summit can appeal the decision or submit a new application with a revised proposal. The $5 billion project aims to transport captured carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to North Dakota for underground sequestration. Opponents argue that the pipelines will prolong the use of fossil fuels and infringe on landowners' property rights.

via Nebraska Examiner|

#carbon-dioxide-pipeline #energy-and-environment #landowners

environment3 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court curtails Clean Water Act's authority over wetlands.

The Supreme Court has ruled that an Idaho couple's property does not include wetlands subject to federal oversight under the Clean Water Act, weakening the landmark water pollution law. The decision ends a yearslong battle between the Sacketts and the federal government and is a victory for conservative groups and business interests opposed to the broad application of the water pollution law. The ruling is another example of the court's conservative justices powering a decision that curbs broad power of federal agencies, a consistent theme in recent years.

via NBC News|

#clean-water-act #environment #federal-oversight