King & Spalding LLP’s energy regulation team is recognized for its expertise in oil and gas regulatory matters, with a growing focus on decarbonization projects, including alternative fuels and carbon capture. The firm provides full regulatory support, regularly handling significant matters before FERC and DOE, as well as litigation. The team brings deep industry knowledge, including government and in-house midstream experience. Co-head James Bowe has over 40 years of experience advising on pipeline regulation, LNG projects, energy storage, and midstream commercial and M&A matters. Co-head Nikesh Jindal specializes in oil and gas regulations, including onshore and offshore exploration, decommissioning, and compliance. All individuals mentioned are based in Washington D.C.
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Key clients
- Caliche Development Partners II LLC/Golden Triangle Storage, LLC (client for over 5 years)
- Competitive Power Ventures
- Eagle LNG Partners Jacksonville, LP
- EQT Corporation
- Freepoint Commodities
- Hy Stor Energy LP
- Mexico Pacific Limited LLC
- Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA)
- The Narragansett Electric Company d/b/a Rhode Island Energy
- Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and Genera PR LLC, as its agent
Work highlights
Advising Mexico Pacific Limited, LLC, a developer of a multi-billion dollar LNG export facility in Mexico, on DOE natural gas export authorization, commercial contracting matters relating to gas transportation to the export facility, the negotiation and execution of agreements for the construction of the MPL export facility, and on international trade and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance matters.
Advising Golden Triangle Storage, LLC, a natural gas storage operator, on all FERC-related matters, including preparation of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity filed with FERC to authorize Golden Triangle Storage, LLC to build two new salt dome natural gas storage caverns in Beaumont, Texas.
Advising Competitive Power Ventures (CPV Three Rivers, CPV Shore, CPV Keasbey, CPV Valley, CPV Shay, CPV Basin Ranch) on fuel supply matters relating to natural gas-fired generating facilities which are (i) in development, (ii) under construction or (iii) are now in commercial operation in Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Texas.
Lawyers
Practice head
James Bowe; Nikesh Jindal