As the U.S. offshore energy landscape rapidly evolves—with growing momentum in offshore wind and heightened regulatory scrutiny in oil and gas—developers are facing a complex legal environment shaped by shifting policies, environmental
Jana Grauberger
As the U.S. offshore energy landscape rapidly evolves—with growing momentum in offshore wind and heightened regulatory scrutiny in oil and gas—developers are facing a complex legal environment shaped by shifting policies, environmental challenges, and financial risks. Marine Log spoke with Jana Grauberger, a partner at Liskow & Lewis in Houston, to unpack the key legal and regulatory issues impacting federal offshore leasing, permitting, decommissioning, and compliance for both traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Marine Log (ML): You’ve worked extensively in both traditional offshore oil and gas and, more recently, offshore wind. What are some of the key jurisdictional or regulatory challenges companies face when operating in federal waters?
Jana Grauberger (JG): The biggest challenge to federal offshore leasing and development, regardless of energy
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