The midstream sector covers the stage between oil, gas or electricity extraction and its delivery to buyers or downstream processing. A solicitor in this area deals with gathering and processing arrangements, storage, and the transportation of energy commodities via pipelines, ships, rail, or road, plus interconnector and storage infrastructure projects. They draft and review commercial agreements for producers, transporters and storage operators, advise on regulatory compliance, take part in license transfers, and handle access disputes, capacity bookings, and pipeline and storage facility issues.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The midstream operator must navigate complex network access rights, capacity allocation, and safety and environmental regimes. A solicitor protects client interests by drafting and negotiating capacity agreements, extending or updating pipeline and storage licenses, and managing compliance with energy market rules, safety regimes, and regulator oversight, ensuring enforceable arrangements and timely responses to regulatory changes.
Your solicitor
Tim Ridyard
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