9 . Defending Our Clients : FERC and CFTC Investigations
Numerous Pipeline and Natural Gas Marketing Clients — we continued to represent clients in non-public inquiries by FERC , the Commodity Futures Trading Commission , and a futures exchange related to price volatility and supply interruptions in natural gas markets . In 2023 , these included assisting clients with agency inquiries related to Winter Storm Elliott and the Winter 2022 / 2023 Western Energy Price Spike in natural gas as well as two exchange inquiries involving natural gas contracts .
10 . Further Facilitating the Energy Transition : Active Involvement in Confidential CCUS and RNG Pipeline Safety Projects
Numerous Pipeline Clients — our pipeline safety team is actively advising clients on confidential carbon capture , utilization and storage and renewable natural gas projects across the country , many of which involve novel jurisdictional and strategic considerations as applicable laws and regulations continue to evolve .
CHAMBERS USA Ranked Bracewell ’ s Oil & Gas Regulatory Practice as Band 1 for the 10th consecutive year .
A leading firm with highly impressive expertise across the energy arena , particularly esteemed for its ability within the oil and gas regulatory space . Offers excellent capability in FERC and CFTC investigations , as well as representation of pipeline clients in FERC rate , tariff and jurisdictional matters .
“ Bracewell ’ s strengths are in its responsiveness and the team ’ s ability to come up with practical solutions .” – Chambers USA 2024
THE LEGAL 500
Ranked Bracewell ’ s Oil & Gas Regulatory Practice as Tier 1 for the 8th consecutive year .
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Bracewell LLP handles a mix of transactional and standalone regulatory work in the oil and gas field , covering the full spectrum of upstream , midstream and downstream mandates . The team is at the forefront of pipeline infrastructure work and is experienced in issues involving both oil and gas pipelines . Senior team members frequently represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), Department of Energy ( DoE ), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ( CFTC ), and other state and federal regulatory agencies .
“ Industry experts in energy regulation . Always find time for their clients .” – Legal 500 2023 bracewell . com