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An introduction to take-or-pay clauses in energy contracts

An introduction to take-or-pay clauses in energy contracts

An introduction to take-or-pay clauses in energy contractsThis Practice Note introduces take-or-pay clauses in the energy sector and considers some of...

Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issues

Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issues

Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issuesWhat is a power purchase agreement?A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between an...

Key stakeholders in midstream & downstream activities of the Oil & Gas industry

Key stakeholders in midstream & downstream activities of the Oil & Gas industry

Key stakeholders in midstream & downstream activities of the Oil & Gas industryAlthough differences persist among regional markets, this Practice Note...

The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime

The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime

The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regimeWhat are OFTOs?Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) are the owners of offshore transmission assets which...

Q&As

An electricity company has cut off power to a commercial property under a warrant against A (previous tenant) to disconnect power. The current occupier (B) (in occupation under a licence from the landlord) was accordingly left without power. Can B claim damages from the electricity company and if so, what is the measure of damages and do you have any Precedents for claims of this nature?

An electricity company has cut off power to a commercial property under a warrant against A (previous tenant) to disconnect power. The current...
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2nd Mar
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An introduction to tolling agreements in the LNG sector

An introduction to tolling agreements in the LNG sectorIntroductionThe business model underpinning a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is of...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

Supplier of last resort—key features

Supplier of last resort—key featuresWhat is the ‘supplier of last resort’?When the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) revokes a supply...
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Produced in partnership with Matthew Collinson of Igloo Energy
1st Mar
Practice notes

Wind Turbine Supply Agreement

Wind Turbine Supply AgreementWhat is a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)?The Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) is a critical component of the contractual...
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Produced in partnership with James Bruce of Gowling WLG and Aniela Foster-Turner of Siemens Gamesa
1st Mar
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Gas sales agreement—key clauses

Gas sales agreement—key clausesTypes of gas sales agreements (GSAs)Contracts for the sale of gas may take several forms, including:•term...
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Produced in partnership with Hunton Andrews Kurth
1st Mar
Practice notes

Key issues in operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for renewable energy projects

Key issues in operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for renewable energy projectsOverviewOperation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy...
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Produced in partnership with Jonathan Brufal and Robert Currall of Gowling WLG
2nd Mar
Practice notes

Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key features

Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key featuresElectricity market reform (EMR)The EMR programme was developed by the government to promote investment in...
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Produced in partnership with Matthew Brown, Sabrina Polito of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP and CMS
1st Mar
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Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—Overview

Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—OverviewScope of this noteThis note provides an overview of Balance of Plant (BOP) Agreements in the...
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2nd Mar
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Maritime contracts in the offshore oil & gas industry—an introduction

Maritime contracts in the offshore oil & gas industry—an introductionOverviewVessels are used extensively in the offshore oil & gas sector. Types of...
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Produced in partnership with CMS
2nd Mar
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An introduction to the roles and types of service agreements typically seen in the upstream oil and gas arena

An introduction to the roles and types of service agreements typically seen in the upstream oil and gas arenaRole of oil service agreements in a...
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Produced in partnership with Giulia Carloni
2nd Mar
Practice notes

LNG Chartering—an introduction

LNG Chartering—an introductionIntroductionPractice Note: LNG—an introduction provides a general overview of the production and use of liquefied...
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Produced in partnership with Joanne Champkins and Nikki Chu of Stephenson Harwood LLP
1st Mar
Practice notes

An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and Trading

An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and TradingGovernments permit companies to explore for and produce hydrocarbons (crude oil and natural gas) within...
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Produced in partnership with Matthew Stott of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and Rebecca Downes of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
2nd Mar
Practice notes

LNG sale and purchase agreements

LNG sale and purchase agreementsTypes of LNG sale and purchase agreementsLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is commonly traded as a portfolio commodity, in...
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Produced in partnership with Hunton Andrews Kurth
2nd Mar
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Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contracts

Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contractsThe purpose and scope of petroleum...
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Produced in partnership with Joana Kay, Of Counsel in Oil & Gas of Orrick
1st Mar
Practice notes

Farm-out agreements—key terms

Farm-out agreements—key termsScopeA farm-out is, in effect, a mechanism pursuant to which the owner of a participating interest in certain oil and gas...
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Produced in partnership with Anna Nerush of Haynes Boone
2nd Mar
Practice notes

Joint operating agreement—key clauses

Joint operating agreement—key clausesThe joint operating agreement (JOA) has a number of key commercial provisions.ScopeThe scope of the JOA is,...
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Produced in partnership with Peter Roberts, Head of Oil & Gas of Orrick
1st Mar

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Offshore transmission assets—key issues for offshore wind generators

Offshore transmission assets—key issues for offshore wind generatorsRequirement to transfer offshore transmission assetsWhy are generators required to transfer offshore transmission assets?A key element of an offshore wind farm is its connection to the onshore electricity network through offshore

Investment contracts—early contracts for difference (CfD)

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Feed-in tariff (FiT)—key featuresKey legislation, licences and guidanceLegislation:The key legislation that underpins the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme is the:Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012 (FiT 2012), SI 2012/2782, as amended by the:•Feed-in Tariffs and Contracts for Difference (Amendment) (EU Exit)

Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) (non-domestic)—scheme closure and key continuing features

Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) (non-domestic)—scheme closure and key continuing featuresSTOP PRESS—Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: This document contains references to retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms introduced by the European Union