Wind leases generally contain an option or development phase, where a wind developer runs tests and maintains the ability to make a decision whether to proceed with the wind development. This period of years is all-important, as a nine or ten figure investment...
Does your client’s oil and gas exploration and production operation have you swimming in paperwork? Do they have filing obligations in states you are unfamiliar with? If so, check out our newest Practical Guidance content, Upstream Oil and Gas Official Forms...
The fact is that renewable energy is viewed as an intermittent source of power because the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing. However, what happens when you add battery backup to the renewable energy mix? That’s what some states...
Litigation involving prospective solar farm developments isn’t new—especially as solar projects get smaller and move to the community and local level. But litigation claims and tactics in those matters are constantly shifting and are often based on...
Litigation involving prospective wind farm developments isn’t new, but litigation claims and tactics in those matters are constantly shifting. Stay ahead of the litigation curve by reviewing our wind law court rulings tracker, which covers recent nationwide...
With heightened scrutiny of environmental compliance and conservation over the past four years at the Federal level, environmental and conservation compliance has been key. While there is no telling what future compliance and conservation programs will look like...
Russia’s war in Ukraine has now surpassed its 1,000th day. Europe is increasingly reliant on the United States to replace its reliance on Russian natural gas. America’s liquified natural gas (LNG) terminals are the answer that is filling the void. Help...
The oil and gas production, transmission, and processing landscape has become more competitive even as prices are falling. Fields in Pennsylvania, the Dakotas, Ohio, and even New York require new and innovative ways to transport natural gas from well to processing...
Fracking has become more and more controversial over the years, yet numerous states rely on fracking activities for substantial tax revenue. Find out what taxes your clients will be responsible for by reviewing our Oil and Gas Tax: Fracking Developments and Incentives...
Power purchase agreements operate as the main source of guaranteed revenue for both traditional and renewable power generation facilities. Because power generation facilities are often financed with non-recourse debt, lenders will pay close attention to the terms...
Enforcement and expansion of Federal environmental regulations often brings significant complexity to an oilfield drilling site. Help your clients navigate the regulatory minefield by staying up to date with our practice note titled Federal Environmental Regulations...
Europe is highly dependent on Russian natural gas to generate electricity and provide heat. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to drag on, and the NordStream pipeline has largely been placed out of commission through sabotage, there is a growing push...
Negotiating the term provisions for a wind lease is one of the most important functions counsel can accomplish. Too short of a term, and the wind lease development may not be financially viable. Too long of a term, and the landowner’s heirs and assigns will...
Since the early days of the Obama Administration, there has been a dramatic back-and-forth shift in environmental regulation as it affects energy companies. The Obama Administration instituted new and stricter environmental regulations, many of which the Trump...
It may be the dog days of summer, but the truth is that the sun isn’t always shining. Help your clients enhance their new solar energy projects by understanding the complexities and local laws related to the addition of battery storage. By helping your clients...