Liquefied Natural Gas ( LNG )
Our lawyers ’ experience is drawn from acting on major LNG import and export projects across the globe . We understand the full LNG value chain from liquefaction and sales of LNG to re-gasification and marketing of re- gasified LNG . We have represented numerous clients in connection with the construction and operation of LNG liquefaction and re-gasification terminals in the US , Australia , the Middle East , Africa and Europe – adding value by understanding the challenges in different markets . We have been involved from the outset of LNG projects – advising on the appropriate project structure and regulatory requirements – as well as assisting clients acquire interests in LNG projects . We help clients buy and sell LNG by negotiating complex and flexible long- and short- term LNG sale and purchase agreements .
Our lawyers have advised on :
Project structuring and development , including commercial agreements , financing , permitting and governmental authorizations
Liquefaction tolling agreement
Regasification terminal services and facility use agreements
FEED and EPC contracts for FSRU and FLNG facilities
LNG Sale and purchase agreements
Joint marketing agreements
Shared facility agreements
FSRU and FLNG projects
MSPAs
• Proposed floating LNG liquefaction projects in Equatorial Guinea , the US and Canada including project structuring , host government arrangements , LNG sales agreements , chartering agreements , joint venture arrangements , project financing , and construction and operation and maintenance
• Various aspects of multi-billion dollar liquefaction projects in Mozambique , Papua New Guinea and Egypt
• FEED , EPC and associated contracts for floating LNG export projects ( FLNG ) and Floating , Storage and Regasification Unit ( FSRU ) facilities
• Disputes relating to the scheduling of LNG cargoes , price reviews , take-or-pay , metering , LNG specifications and force majeure , as well as the applicability of contractual limitations to such claims
• Regulatory approvals associated with the development of US LNG liquefaction export facilities
• Disputes related to regulatory and compliance issues for US LNG liquefactions projects
• Settlement negotiations relating to a series of related arbitrations involving the host Government and natural gas company in relation to gas feedstock supply to , and tolling capacity in , an LNG export facility
• Range of issues in connection with LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements , including a comparison of default scenario ( non-delivery ) options under FOB and DES LNG SPAs
• Development of the proposed first large-scale LNG import terminal in Germany
• The negotiation of host government agreements for LNG projects , including preparing a template host government agreement for the State of Papua New Guinea bracewell . com