what does an energy lawyer do? liquefied natural gas

by Prof. Jeanne Gerhold 10 min read

Our attorneys advise clients on virtually all issues associated with LNG project development, including: negotiation of LNG purchase and sale agreements, tolling agreements, joint venture and joint development agreements, and equity funding agreements.

What does liquefied natural gas do?

What Is Liquefied Natural Gas Used For? Once LNG is regasified at room temperature, it is used the same way as any natural gas—it is burned to generate electricity, heat, and cooking fuel in homes and businesses, as well as processed for plastics or other petrochemical products.

Who regulates LNG?

PHMSA inspects LNG facilities and operators to enforce compliance with the requirements of Part 193.

How much does it cost to liquify natural gas?

Estimated liquefaction fees also came from Cheniere's publicly reported numbers, ranging from $2.25 to $3.50 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), although recent contracts are understood to be around $2/MMBtu.

What is energy LNG?

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -260° Fahrenheit, for shipping and storage. The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is about 600 times smaller than its volume in its gaseous state.

Who is biggest producer of LNG?

Qatar Reclaims Crown From U.S. as World's Top LNG ExporterQatar exported higher volumes of superchilled fuel in April.U.S. is expected to boost LNG exports later this year.

How is natural gas regulated?

Domestic natural gas markets are regulated in part by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The commission's chief area of concern is the interstate natural gas market. Natural gas moves for the most part by pipeline in the United States.

How much is LNG worth?

South Korea's landed price of LNG stood at 35.43 U.S. dollars per million Btu at this time, compared with the United States' (Lake Charles) price of just 5.43 U.S. dollars per million Btu....CharacteristicPrices in U.S. dollars per million BtuU.S. (Cove Point)6.94U.S. (Lake Charles)5.439 more rows•6 days ago

Is LNG explosive?

“LNG is a beast when it comes to hazard and particularly fire and explosion,” said Faisal Khan, director of the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University. “It can easily escalate.”

Is LNG more expensive than natural gas?

LNG prices: Because LNG has a more involved production and transportation process, its prices are typically higher than CNG prices.

What is the difference between liquefied natural gas and natural gas?

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state (liquefied), at about -260° Fahrenheit, for shipping and storage. The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is about 600 times smaller than its volume in its gaseous state in a natural gas pipeline.

Is LNG actually the future of energy?

LNG is the cleanest fossil fuel. In the context of the current energy transition sought by the European Commission, it represents an excellent alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help combat global warming.

Is LNG a good investment?

So, is LNG a good stock to buy? Absolutely. Investors should be eyeing LNG plays, and LNG stock should be at the top of every list. It was a good buy for an unstable economy before an international trade deal provided the catalyst it needed for shares to soar.

LNG Supply and Liquefaction

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LNG Maritime and Shipping

  • In order to support the extensive needs of LNG maritime and shipping industry, Holland & Knight provides the following: 1. financing new building construction of LNG carriers and specialty tug-boats, including structured finance and synthetic leasing, and other tax based transactions 2. bareboat and time charter party agreements 3. U.S., state and local tax advice 4. ship managem…
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Import Terminal Development and Operation

  • Our team’s terminal development and operation experience includes: 1. import terminal project development and expansion, permitting and siting 2. financing, including equity investment and conventional lending 3. import terminal regulatory requirements, including FERC, EPA, USCG and DOT rules governing siting, open access, construction, environment...
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