We are delighted to bring you the fifth edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing expert information and analysis of the current issues facing the energy and infrastructure sectors across the globe. ...more
11/4/2021
/ Asia ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
Foreign Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Offshore Wind ,
Philippines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Wind Power
Following our previously published Client Alert titled, “Colombia Relaunches Bid Process for Pacific LNG Import Terminal and Associated Transport Infrastructure,” (“Previous Client Alert”) on October 29, 2020, the Mining and...more
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Energy and Non-renewable Resources (“the Ministry”) recently announced a tender process for the Administration, Operation, Repair, Fuel and Emissions Quality Improvement, and Construction of a...more
As a follow-on to our May 27, 2020 note “Recent Regulatory Developments in the Mexican Power Sector” (referred to hereinafter as “Chapter 1”), this note highlights further developments in the escalating clash between the...more
The Colombian government has issued a new timetable for the tender with respect to the design, construction and operation under a build, own and operate, or “BOO” scheme, of an LNG regasification facility in the Pacific...more
Following Mexico’s energy regulatory reforms that began at the end of 2013 and were championed by the prior administration of former President Enrique Peña Nieto, foreign investment in the energy sector in Mexico flourished,...more
We are pleased to introduce the second edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of current issues and projects across the globe.
In this edition, we offer insights into the...more
1/29/2020
/ Africa ,
Economic Development ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Institutional Investors ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mining ,
Public Projects ,
Renewable Energy ,
Resource Extraction
The Colombian Government is expected to award long-term renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) by October 22, 2019. The Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) announced that a total of 26 traders and 27 generators with 56...more
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Revenue Procedure 2019-18 that provides a safe harbor provision for professional sports teams that allows a team to treat the value of a traded player, draft pick, or staff members,...more
Recently, governmental authorities have pursued corruption investigations in Latin America with a vigor traditionally not seen. One potential result is a significant disruption of business. While there are inherent risks in...more
8/12/2015
/ Chief Compliance Officers ,
Complex Corporate Transactions ,
Compliance ,
Due Diligence ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Government Investigations ,
Joint Venture ,
Latin America ,
Lockheed Martin ,
Nokia ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Siemens
The Obama Administration’s recent loosening of trade restrictions on Cuba has the potential to open new opportunities for US businesses. However, there are several obstacles to be overcome before US companies may access...more
5/13/2015
/ Cuba ,
Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) ,
Economic Development ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Imports ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions ,
Trade Relations
This client alert is a follow-on to our client alerts on the Mexican Energy Reform relating to the publication of the laws relating to the Mexican Energy Reform, and the rules and regulations under the secondary legislation...more
One of the goals of the Mexican Constitutional reforms opening both the oil and gas and electricity sectors to private investment is to make the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) an “empresa productiva del Estado” (a...more
The New York state court has adopted a rule that will allow parties to agree to have a Commercial Division lawsuit heard on an expedited basis. The rule permits parties to agree in a contract that any lawsuit arising out of...more
Secondary Legislation for Energy Reform Unveiled -
Today, April 30, 2014, President Enrique Peña Nieto has formally presented his proposed secondary laws and reforms to implement the Constitutional energy...more
As a follow-on to our client alerts “México Projects: Get Ready, Get Set . . .” and “México Projects Part II: Off to the Races!,” this alert summarizes one of the next steps of the Constitutional reforms opening both the oil...more
On December 12, 2013, Mexico’s Federal Congress passed historic Constitutional reforms opening both the oil and gas and electricity sectors to private investment. Within 96 hours, the required 16 state legislatures...more
Development opportunities in Mexico are expected to abound in the coming years with the support and sponsorship of the Mexican government. By all accounts, it appears to be full steam ahead for Mexico in the infrastructure...more