[(Liquefied Natural Gas: The Law and Business of LNG)] [ By (author) Paul Griffin ] [January, 2012]

Résumé

From its regional beginnings, the business of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been transformed into a broad industry that now spans the globe. The production and liquefaction of natural gas and its shipping, regasification and use bring together diverse producer and consumer jurisdictions under many different forms of contractual arrangement. This practical title has been updated and features contributions from leading oil and gas companies, consultancies and law firms by writers who are specialists in their fields. The content spans the latest developments in traditional LNG matters such as structuring projects, sale and purchase agreements and shipping, as well as emerging business such as LNG from coal seam gas and shale and the forced reopening of contract terms. Together, the contributors provide a rare guide to the legal, regulatory, political and practical elements of today's LNG business.Whether you are a lawyer in private practice or from a national or international oil company, utility business, ship broking or ship building firm, bank or energy advisory practice, this commercially focused and updated title will provide you with a holistic insight into the business and law of LNG