Drilling wells in conditions of protection of endangered species

Preservation and reproduction of natural complexes, transfer of the environment to future generations is not only the main task of humanity, but also the main legal vector of the formation and development of social relations.

Modern energy cannot be built in parallel with the processes of protecting the environment, regenerating the plant and animal world, combating climate change, etc.

A delicate topic is also present during the development and pilot-industrial development of deposits, where natural complexes and ecosystems are disturbed during drilling.

Humanity, declaring high self-awareness and understanding of global challenges, seeks to find a balance between the right to activity and the right to a clean and safe environment.

An illustrative example is civil case 6:22-сv-0001, which was heard by the United State District Court for the Southern District of Texas Victoria Division in the suit of CONOCOPHILLIPS CO. AND BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS CO. LP.

The dispute arose from the implementation of the Endangered Species Act via to the drilling events of the oil company.

Since, drilling of the was stressful for the endangered population of the animals, the judges was asked by the plaintiffs to issue restraining orders for the defenders to stop oil extraction.

The judge sided with the plaintiffs, citing the priority of federal law over Texas oil law.

The oil company had to take into account the sound vulnerability and sensitivity of the animals.

An oil company is liable even when the law is not formally violated.

In Ukraine, the situation is somewhat simpler; investors which adhere to the boundaries of nature reserves never have problems with environmental inspection.