In recent years, the Australian federal government has committed, at both the domestic and international levels, to ambitious renewable energy targets. Australia’s hydrogen sector is positioning itself to play an increasingly...more
2/14/2024
/ Alternative Fuels ,
Australia ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Fuel Efficiency ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Infrastructure ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply Chain
The New South Wales Government recently announced that the land available for gas exploration will be significantly reduced.
The Future of Gas Statement published by the New South Wales ("NSW") Government outlines plans...more
Default in paying monthly mineral sales royalties leads to an obligation to pay up front the present value of future royalties. A decision (Thalanga Copper Mines Pty Ltd v Cromarty Resources Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 640 (4 June...more
The Australian government has announced proposed reforms to Australia's offshore oil & gas regulation, which are aimed at achieving appropriate stewardship of assets by increasing government scrutiny over oil & gas...more
The Situation: On 30 July 2020, the Australian Energy Market Operator ("AEMO") published the 2020 Integrated System Plan ("ISP") for the Australian National Electricity Market.
The Context: The plan is a comprehensive,...more
The Situation: Vietnam, like other developing countries, is challenged by the prominence of state-owned enterprises throughout its economy.
The Development: The Vietnamese government has directed that state ownership in a...more
On June 28, 2017, the Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") published a report based on a survey conducted from July 2016 to May 2017 ("Report"), concluding that destination restrictions provided in liquefied natural gas...more
8/22/2017
/ Anti-Monopoly ,
Anticompetitive Agreements ,
Buyers ,
Contract Terms ,
Destination Restriction Clauses ,
FOB Terms ,
Imports ,
Japan ,
Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Profit Sharing ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Sellers ,
Take-or-Pay Contracts ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices