Oil and Natural Gas

We at Auric Law Partners handle a wide variety of large and small clients involved in the oil and gas value chain including upstream exploration and development companies, oilfield service businesses, pipeline, storage and terminals companies, refining and chemicals companies, trading houses, investors and private equity investors.

Our team strategically advises oil and gas companies and investors, both domestic and foreign, on every aspect of the oil and gas supply chain, including upstream (exploration and production), midstream (transportation and storage) and downstream (distribution, fuels and lubricants, marketing and refining, retail and chemicals). We have the competency to advise in matters relating to development, transfer and termination of agreements, taxation, and private participation in construction contracts and in negotiating, financing and related documentation.

The professionals at the Firm have experience in sales and exchange agreements, supply agreements, joint interest agreements and operation and maintenance agreements for oil and gas facilities. The lawyers have also assisted clients in drafting and negotiating Production Sharing Agreements, Gas Transmission Agreements, LNG Supply Agreement, Pipeline Transportation Contracts, Power Purchase Contracts, Fuel Supply Agreements, Shipping and Bulk Carriage Contracts, Contracts for the Purchase and Leasing of Rigs and other drilling equipment, Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Agreements etc. We advise corporates on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, development and operations, financings, investments, environmental and regulatory matters and also represent them before different courts and forums in various mediations, arbitrations and litigation arising therefrom. The attorneys possess significant experience in helping clients procure necessary certification, permissions and environmental clearance for various oil and natural gas projects.