Thanks to tax breaks, scalability, and significant improvements in technology, wind energy has become a powerful force in the energy landscape. It routinely competes with traditional energy sources in both availability and pricing. Offshore wind farms will continue...
After months of low prices, decreased borrowing bases and investment, and the prospect of increased regulation weighing on the oil and natural gas industry, companies are increasingly turning to bankruptcy to right-size their balance sheets. Review this practice...
Natural gas and shale drilling projects are producing more natural gas than ever. But that’s not just in the United States. Multinational ventures and projects are the future of energy, allowing companies to spread risk and increase returns. See what regulations...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is just one of many international laws and regulations that you and your clients have to beware of when doing business in international jurisdictions. Learn how to avoid problems in contracting, and warning signs to look out for...
The renewables market is growing exponentially in the United States. Learn more about topics in the renewable energy space by using our new State Law Comparison Tool, with discussions of both wind energy regulation and solar energy regulation. READ NOW »...
Power generators sell power through power purchase agreements, which 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,...
Energy projects can provide your clients with high return-on-investment (ROI) opportunities, but these high-ROI opportunities often rely on tax incentives. Find out what incentives currently exist and how to take advantage of them by reviewing our practice note...
Natural gas prices are at historic highs. That means natural gas and shale drilling projects are going to come on line quickly and start to produce more natural gas than ever. But what will these drillers do with all that gas? Many think companies will turn to...
The SEC under the Biden administration has made it clear that it takes climate change, and climate change disclosures, very seriously. Read this article by a professional in the field to learn how to keep your clients in compliance. READ NOW » Related...
With oil and gas leasing on federal lands placed on hold, and its future increasingly in doubt, exploration and production companies have to turn to privately owned land for new production opportunities. Look to our Oil and Gas Conservation and Leasing State Law...
With the vagaries of supply and demand, it is a critical part of the energy marketplace to store hydrocarbons such as crude oil and gasoline. Often, these are stored in underground tanks. Review our practice note titled Underground Storage Tanks: Environmental...
Exploration for oil and natural gas involves the use or creation of hazardous waste that eventually must be disposed of. Learn how your clients can properly, legally, and safely dispose of this waste, and the penalties if they fail to do so. READ NOW »...
While drilling an oil or natural gas well can be dangerous, an uncontrolled wellhead can be even more so. Help your clients understand check valve requirements for newly-completed wells so they can safely and efficiently operate. READ NOW » Related Content...
The Oilfield is one of the most dangerous workplaces on earth. Heavy equipment, loud noises, and the inherently dangerous process of drilling into a highly-pressurized rock strata often combine to cause injuries and even death. Help your clients understand how...