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.
We are also experienced in advising on competition issues and
procurement regulations affecting the gas industry, and we also
advise on licensing requirements and conditions.