A practical and comprehensive guide to the law and practice of structuring projects for the sale and transportation of gas and LNG, based on the author's own vast experience.
The discussion is augmented by three precedent agreements which demonstrate the practical mechanics of putting the deal together, also provided on CD for electronic access.
- Presents a detailed, hands-on guide to the drafting, negotiation and interpretation of natural gas and LNG trading, shipping and transportation contracts
- Highlights the legal and commercial issues involved at each stage and advises how they should be handled in practice
- Offers clause-by-clause commentary on the typical provisions within gas and LNG, sales, shipping and transportation agreements
- Pinpoints the key issues and suggests solutions to problems that can arise
- Discusses the nature of gas and LNG and the contracting process
- Explains in detail the common components of contracts, including quality and pressure, liabilities and limitations, force majeure and dispute resolution
- Provides discussion on the commercialisation of natural gas in light of concerns about climate change, cleaner energy sources and the security of energy supplies
- Examines competition law issues relevant to gas and LNG projects
- Includes expertly drafted precedent agreements, also on a CD-ROM for rapid drafting
- Covers price reviews and reopeners
- Written from the perspective of English law but in the light of international experience and practice
