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U.S. Coast Guard and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Sign Agreement on Offshore Oversight

by David Dickman, Megan Roberts-Satinsky | Venable LLP on 5/15/2013

On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) announced that they had entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning offshore safety and environmental regulations....more

TRANSACTIONAL: Project Development / Finance: First Energy Concession under innovative model to reach financial close in the...

by King & Spalding on 4/18/2013

Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC) recently embarked on its first PPP initiative in the Holy City of Makkah, a district energy project (Project) to service the company’s USD5.5bn mixed-use development at Makkah...more

Guinea Publishes Its Mining Contracts

by Paule Biensan, Rebecca Campbell, John Tivey | White & Case LLP on 2/22/2013

The Republic of Guinea is home to substantial reserves of mineral resources, notably in bauxite and iron ore, and is widely considered in the mining and metals sector as a key jurisdiction to watch for significant growth in...more

Energy Newsletter - January 2013

by King & Spalding on 1/17/2013

In This Issue: - TRANSACTIONAL: Corporate/London; Maritime - Maritime Boundaries: UNCLOS and disputes over the right to explore and develop offshore reserves and the effect on the oil and gas industry -...more

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Tort Litigation: Reforming NEPA Review of Energy Projects

by King & Spalding on 12/5/2012

The President’s re-election once again focused attention on the question of whether the Administration will grant the Presidential permit necessary for the U.S.-Canada border crossing of the Keystone XL pipeline. While...more

Shale Gas: The Next Big Thing?

by Paola Sanchez | Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 12/3/2012

Heat, electricity and transportation all have something in common: they can be powered by natural gas. Across the globe, historically, natural gas has been extracted from natural gas fields through the drilling of wells....more

MLR Issues Notice Encouraging Growth in China Shale Gas Development

by Morgan Lewis on 11/30/2012

Notice shows further commitment to rapid industry growth and provides general guidelines for developing shale gas resources in the country. The Ministry of Land and Resources (?????)(MLR) of the People's Republic of...more

President Obama Orders Chinese-Owned Corporation To Divest From Wind Farm In Oregon by Shannon Doyle

by King & Spalding on 11/15/2012

On September 28, 2012, President Obama blocked Ralls Corporation from acquiring ownership of four wind farm companies in Oregon near a U.S. naval weapons systems training facility due to national security concerns. Ralls is a...more

Exxon, Shell Win Colombia Blocks, But Shy Away From Shale

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 10/30/2012

Originally published in Law 360 on October 23, 2012. Units of Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. picked up leases in Colombia's latest oil auction on Wednesday, growing their footprints...more

CFIUS Update: President Blocks Ralls Transaction

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/23/2012

As addressed in our September 27 blog, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) was sued in U.S. District Court by Ralls Corp relating to the acquisition by Ralls of four Oregon companies whose assets...more

A Wind Farm in Oregon Threatens National Security and President Obama Acts - September 30, 2012

by McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 10/22/2012

This past Friday, President Obama stopped a national security threat in its tracks: We quote: There is credible evidence that leads me [the President] to believe that Ralls Corporation (Ralls), ..., and its...more

At CFIUS’s Recommendation, the President Blocks Chinese Company from Acquiring U.S. Wind Farms

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 10/1/2012

President Obama issued an executive order prohibiting a Chinese-owned company from acquiring and owning four wind farms in the U.S. on September 28, 2012, which marks the first time in over two decades that a U.S. president...more

Proposed Amendments to Kazakhstan Subsoil Use Legislation

by Morgan Lewis on 8/24/2012

Amendments to the Subsoil Law, Licensing Law, and Administrative Code affect subsoil users. As part of the Republic of Kazakhstan government's efforts to establish greater control over essential elements of the Kazakh...more

Shale Gas: What Is New in China?

by Dechert LLP on 4/19/2012

The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), and the National Agency of Energy on March 13, 2012 jointly published the first five-year plan for...more

On Stream - Spring 2012

by K&L Gates LLP on 4/19/2012

In this issue: - International arbitration and the efficient management of complex oil and gas disputes...1 - Russian legal developments...2 - Shale gas exploration in Poland ...4 - Conversion or upgrade of...more

Obtaining hydrocarbon licences in the Republic of Cyprus

by Harney Westwood & Riegels on 2/27/2012

In recent years the Republic of Cyprus (“Cyprus”) has taken great strides in its attempt to develop its hydrocarbon resources. In particular it has concluded a number of bilateral agreements with Egypt,...more

Renewable Energy Update - January 10, 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/11/2012

In This Issue: Renewable Energy Focus EPA cross-state emissions rule delayed by appeals court; BLM seeks input on bidding process for renewable energy development on public lands; Wind manufacturers join trade war...more

Green Building Update - September 18, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 9/18/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *$1 trillion to invest yearly in China's green sector *Green Building Focus ..Fedrizzi pushes building labels ..International code guided by Aspen's green building code ..Reports: Green is economic...more

Green Building Update - September 24, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 9/24/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *California says climate plan equals economic growth *GREEN BUILDING FOCUS ..Green Building growing in every region of the world ..New Venture Capital Fund To Focused on Green Building *Critics claim...more

New Regulations on Mineral Exploration in China

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 8/21/2008

On July 18, 2008, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) and the Ministry of Land and Resources (“MOLAR”) jointly promulgated the Measures for the Administration of the Foreign-invested Mineral Exploration(??????????????)(the...more

Green Building Update - July 16, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 7/16/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Insurance company offers coverage for green homes *Green Building Focus ..USGBC's "Advanced Energy Design Guide" available for download *USGBC modifying the LEED certification program through...more

Green Building Update - June 18, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 6/18/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *$100 million LEED platinum data center for Sacramento *Green Building Focus ..USGBC to begin outsourcing LEED certification to Green Building Certification Institute ..International Energy Agency...more

Green Building Update - March 12, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/12/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Stanford University chooses its own sustainability guidelines over LEED *Green Building Focus ..Want to become a LEED Accredited Professional? The new Green Building Certification Institute is now...more

Green Building Update - March 5, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 3/5/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *San Francisco considers the most far-reaching 'Green Building' ordinance in the U.S. *Green Building Focus ..What is needed for achieving a 30% energy savings? Find out from the Advanced Energy Design...more

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