Our energy and resource legal practices include providing legal services relating to the production, distribution, and regulation of energy and natural resources. This field of law covers a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, renewable energy, mining, water resources, and environmental control. The following are the key components of energy and resources law practices:
Oil & Gas
- Exploration & Production Leasing and Licensing: Providing guidance on the purchase of exploration and production rights through lease, licensing, and concession agreements. Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) are drafted and negotiated between numerous parties participating in exploration and production operations.
- Regulatory Compliance. Permitting: Helping to get the appropriate permissions and regulatory approvals for exploration, drilling, and production activities. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance: Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements, including spill response and remediation.
- Transportation and Distribution: Drafting and negotiating agreements for pipeline development, operation, and maintenance. Storage and Terminal Agreements: Providing advice on agreements for oil and gas product storage and terminaling.
- Project Development Site Acquisition:
Helping acquire land and rights for renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal. Permitting & Approvals: Navigating the regulatory landscape to secure the permissions and approvals required for renewable energy projects.
- Finances and Investments
Project Financing: Providing advice on financing models for renewable energy projects, including loan, equity, and government incentives. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Drafting and negotiating PPAs with utilities and other off-takers to provide cash streams for renewable energy projects.
- Regulatory and Policy Matters
Renewable Energy Standards: Providing guidance on complying with renewable energy standards and regulations, such as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Incentives and Subsidies: We help clients get government incentives and subsidies for renewable energy projects.
- Exploration and Development
Mining Leases and Licenses: Providing guidance on the purchase of rights to explore and develop mineral resources through leases and licenses.
- Ensure compliance with mine safety legislation and standards.
- Royalty and Revenue Sharing
Royalty Agreements: Creating and negotiating royalty and revenue-sharing agreements.
- Environmental Compliance.
Environmental permitting entails obtaining licenses for a variety of operations, such as emissions, discharges, and waste disposal. Environmental audits are conducted to guarantee compliance with local, state, and federal environmental standards.
- Climate Change & Sustainability Carbon Trading and Credits: Advice on participating in carbon trading programs and using carbon credits to offset emissions.
Sustainability Practices: Helping clients establish and execute sustainability practices, as well as report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.