BYPASSING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, CALIFORNIA has reached agreement with four of the world’s largest automakers to improve fuel efficiency and reduce automobile emissions that contribute to global warming. And more are likely to follow. “This is...
By: Annemargaret Connolly and Thomas D. Goslin , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Climate change is arguably the most high-profile and rapidly evolving environmental issue facing the global business community today. Governments of nearly every nation have acknowledged...
By: Deonne Cunningham , Lead Counsel, North America Business (Wholesale), Direct Energy This article outlines the various steps that are required for acquiring or constructing a new natural gas facility and/or pipeline infrastructure project. YOU AND COUNSEL...
By: Annemargaret Connolly and Thomas D. Goslin , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP UPON COMPLETION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE investigation, the buyer should have obtained a solid understanding of the environmental issues requiring attention after operations...
This article provides you and your clients with an overview of the federal environmental regulation affecting the oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) industry. THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION OF oil and gas E&P at the federal and...
ADAPTED FROM ENERGY LAW AND TRANSACTIONS , David J. Muchow and William A. Mogel , General Editors, 3 Energy Law and Transactions 71.01-71.04 This article explains the regulatory framework under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) 1 surrounding...
By: I. Bobby Majumder , Reed Smith LLP Market Activity 2019 has been eventful for the domestic oil and gas industry. Oil and gas acquisitions in the United States hit a 10-year low in the first quarter, with deal value plunging by over 90% just from the fourth...
By: Scott Anthony, Eric Blanchard, Matthew Gehl and Sarah Griffiths , Covington & Burling LLP This guide covers all related information that a securities practitioner needs when working with a clean and renewable energy company. It provides an overview of...