Energy
Gas transportation & storage
We have an in-depth understanding of all the legal issues
relating to the establishment and operation of a gas transportation
system. We have acted for clients developing gas
transportation infrastructure from the inception of the project
through to the development stage, and we provide ongoing
advice on operational aspects and contracts. We have
developed and advise on gas transportation agreements and issues
arising under the Uniform Network Code and related matters.
We advise on the development of gas storage infrastructure for
example, we have advised on the development and operation of a
large project for solution mining, brine extraction and
establishment of a gas processing plant and gas storage
facility. We can deal with all aspects of a project
including: structure, funding, public procurement, tender
documentation, construction and project management arrangements,
operation and maintenance agreements and consultants’
appointments.
We are experienced in advising project participants in the gas
industry on joint venture arrangements and in relation to
acquisitions and disposals of gas infrastructure assets.
We also advise on operational issues arising in the course of
managing a gas transportation system and related contractual
arrangements, such as O&M agreements and other service
provision.
Our Regulatory
Group is also experienced in advising on competition issues and
procurement regulations affecting the gas industry, and we
also advise on licensing requirements and conditions.