Upstream oil and gas producers and oilfield service companies are facing new uncertainties from recently imposed federal tariffs. In early 2025, the US expanded tariffs on a broad range of imports, suddenly increasing costs...more
5/9/2025
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Contract Terms ,
Energy Policy ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
Imports ,
Infrastructure ,
Mineral Leases ,
Oil & Gas ,
Risk Management ,
Service Agreements ,
Tariffs ,
Texas ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
In a decisive shift from the prior administration’s energy policies, President Trump has enacted a series of executive orders aimed at bolstering domestic fossil fuel production and overhauling the permitting process for...more
2/14/2025
/ Climate Change ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Infrastructure ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trump Administration
A recent BTI Consulting study revealed that more than 50% of M&A transactions are not budgeted for by in-house legal departments. This statistic underscores a common issue—a lack of planning and systematic approaches in...more
The ownership, use, and monetization of produced water have rapidly transformed what was once a liability into a valuable asset, creating significant legal and economic uncertainty for operators and landowners alike. With...more
As we approach 2025, the energy sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation driven by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving market dynamics. In-house legal teams must adapt swiftly to these new...more
The 2024 election ushers in a renewed focus on “energy independence” under a second Trump administration. Policies emphasizing expanded oil and gas development, regulatory rollbacks, and traditional infrastructure investment...more