Texas regulators recently took additional steps in an effort to prevent another catastrophic loss of power like that experienced during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. On November 29, 2021, the Railroad Commission of Texas...more
Historically, environmental issues have been front and center for major project development throughout the world. But for projects in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) increased focus on the...more
8/23/2021
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Clean Water Act ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Assessments ,
Environmental Impact Statements ,
Environmental Justice ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Methane ,
Permits ,
Pipelines ,
US Army Corps of Engineers
The Impact of COVID-19 on Nuclear Electricity Sales Contracts in France -
The electricity sector, like numerous others in France, has been heavily affected by the economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...more
6/25/2020
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Amended Rules ,
CARB ,
Climate Change ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Delays ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
FERC ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
France ,
Low Carbon Fuel Standard ,
Mexico ,
Natural Gas ,
Nuclear Power ,
OSHA ,
Petition For Rehearing ,
Pipelines ,
Power Companies ,
Power Grid ,
Public Nuisance ,
Removal ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sales Contracts ,
Solar Energy ,
State Law Tort Claims ,
Wind Power ,
Workplace Injury
On June 9, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rulemaking order amending its regulations to preclude the commencement of construction of FERC-authorized natural gas pipeline, storage and...more
On February 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued its long-awaited Final Rule establishing safety regulations applicable to underground...more
Lessons for Sellers in Contracting with Emerging Market Buyers: The “Three R’s” to Structuring Payment Security Provisions -
The recent rebound in the international energy industry is being driven, at least in part, by a...more
6/18/2018
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Cloud Computing ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
FERC ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Proposed Rules ,
Trump Administration ,
Well Drilling
Announcing an unexpected policy shift, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Order on May 18, 2018, limiting its analysis of upstream and downstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its environmental...more
Late last year, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which the President signed into law on December 22, 2017. A central feature of the Act is the reduction of the maximum corporate income tax rate from 35% to...more
On September 15, 2017, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order holding that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) waived its authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA) by...more
On March 16, 2017, the Department of Commerce published a Federal Register notice requesting input on the use of American-made materials in the construction and maintenance of American pipelines. Referring to President...more
On January 24, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a slate of executive orders and presidential memoranda focused on pipeline and other infrastructure projects. Along with memoranda that specifically concern the...more
On January 24, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a slate of executive orders and presidential memoranda focused on pipeline and other infrastructure projects. Along with memoranda that specifically concern the...more
On June 22, 2016, the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016 (PIPES Act) was signed into law. The new law reauthorizes the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials...more