Oil & Gas
The oil and gas industry has an important role to play, both as a significant contributor to the Australian and regional economy, and in meeting growing global energy demands as a transitional fuel on the journey to net zero.
The industry continues to evolve, and organisations are expected to navigate a complex regulatory environment faced with geopolitical stress, investment cycles, market uncertainty and the need for greater environmental sustainability.
How we can help
Having played a major role in almost all of the oil and gas projects in Australia, and many of the pre-eminent oil and gas projects in the Asia-Pacific region (including in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar), our team is led by industry experts with expertise along the entire oil and gas value chain. We are uniquely positioned to advise on all aspects of the development, operation and decommissioning of oil and gas projects.
Supporting you across all stages of the project
We have helped our clients in the oil and gas sector with strategic mergers and acquisitions, including takeovers, the financing of developments and acquisitions, complex taxation and construction disputes, the development of LNG projects (including floating LNG and LNG import projects), carbon capture and storage projects, and decommissioning of offshore infrastructure, as well as on-shore coal seam gas and shale gas projects.
We also work on key operational agreements, such as joint operating agreements, marketing arrangements, product lifting and sales and transport agreements and associated arrangements, including EPC contracts.
Helping you navigate the complex political and regulatory issues
We understand the vast cross-jurisdictional issues, opportunities and challenges in the sector, and have a particular focus on assisting clients navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition.
Managing risks and optimising performance
Our role as an adviser to a wide range of industry participants, including oil and gas companies, financiers and governments, gives us the depth of experience and understanding to help you meet your objectives.
We are consistently ranked as a leading firm in Chambers Global for Energy and Natural Resources in the Asia Pacific.
Experience
Oil Search
Advising on the A$22 billion merger with Santos.
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)
Advising on the acquisition of a 49% interest in the Pluto Train 2 Joint Venture from Woodside.
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)
Advising on the acquisition of an economic interest in the Gladstone LNG Project's downstream infrastructure facilities.
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)
Advising on the acquisition of an interest in the common facilities of Shell's QCLNG project for US$2.5 billion.
Santos
Advising on the acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ interests in northern Australia for US$1.39 billion, together with a US$75 million contingent payment linked to FID on Barossa, and the associated divestment of a 12.5% interest in the Barossa / Caldita project to JERA, and on the sale to SK E&S of a 25% interest in the Darwin LNG facility and the Bayu-Undan gas field.
EIG
Advising on its proposed acquisition of a 10% interest in APLNG.
EIG and Brookfield
Advising on the proposed acquisition, by scheme of arrangement, of Origin Energy Limited.
ExxonMobil
Advising ExxonMobil, as operator, on the proposed divestment of certain oil assets in the Gippsland Basin.
Scarborough Project
Acted for ExxonMobil (as both the participant and operator) and, currently, Woodside in relation to its proposed Scarborough Project, including the assessment of development options.
Inpex on one of the world's largest project financings
Advised Inpex on the financing, reorganisation and restructure of the Ichthys LNG project, as well as on a range of disputes arising from the project.
JERA investment
Advised in relation to JERA's investment in the NSW LNG import terminal project (the Port Kembla re-gas project).
APA acquisition of the QCLNG pipeline for US$5bn
Advising APA on the acquisition of the QCLNG pipeline for US$5 billion from BG Group, which links the project’s gas fields in the Surat Basin to the QCLNG plant at Gladstone.
Major LNG producers
Advising major LNG producers, including Woodside and Santos, on various LNG and gas sale and purchase arrangements.