The Encyclopaedia of Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas 2nd ed

Reg Fowler (Editor), Eduardo G. Pereira (Editor), Kim Talus (Editor)

ISBN: 9781787429406

Published: February 2023

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Globe Law and Business

Description

The petroleum industry runs on standard arrangements and contracts that are rarely familiar outside the sector — and each carries its own detailed terms and provisions. This 2nd edition uniquely combines an encyclopaedia with expert commentary on both midstream and downstream oil and gas activities, covering energy policies, the players in the sector (from governmental authorities to national oil companies), gas storage, the regulatory and contractual frameworks governing gas sales agreements, LNG, pipelines, distribution networks, and refineries. The new edition has been expanded with dedicated chapters on shipping, antitrust, third-party access, taxation, and ESG — written by leading practitioners and academics from across the globe to reflect current industry practice and standards.

Key Features

• One reference volume to master unfamiliar midstream/downstream contract terms before negotiating an LNG sales agreement, gas storage contract, or third-party access dispute
• Dedicated new chapter on ESG considerations for midstream and downstream oil and gas, giving counsel a ready framework for advising on ESG-linked transactions and disclosures
• Country-by-country practitioner commentary on antitrust and downstream taxation, useful for cross-border project structuring and tax planning

Coverage

Energy policies and sector players; national oil companies; petroleum storage and refined product marketing; the refining industry; gas sales agreements; LNG sales agreements and commoditisation; LNG export and import projects; LNG shipping; FSRUs and LNG-to-power; downstream distribution networks; storage projects; cross-border pipelines; ESG considerations for midstream and downstream oil and gas; downstream taxation; antitrust; third-party access to energy infrastructure.

About the Authors

Reg Fowler is a consultant and senior lawyer with decades of experience in the petroleum industry. Eduardo G. Pereira is Professor of Natural Resources and Energy Law. Kim Talus is affiliated with UEF Law School and Tulane University. The three editors bring together contributions from leading energy lawyers and academics worldwide, including practitioners from Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah, Latham & Watkins, White & Case, Mayer Brown, Bird & Bird, Mattos Filho, Cescon Barrieu Flesch & Barreto, Equinor, and the universities of Aberdeen, São Paulo, and Campinas, among others.

Table of Contents

Introduction — Reg Fowler, Eduardo G. Pereira, Kim Talus

Oil Products

• Refined Product Marketing
• The Refining Industry
• Petroleum Storage

Natural Gas and LNG

• Gas Sales Agreements
• LNG Sales Agreements: Towards Commoditisation?
• LNG Export Projects
• LNG Shipping
• LNG Import Projects / LNG to Power / FSRUs
• Downstream Distribution Network
• Storage Projects

Cross-Cutting Issues

• The Legal Aspects of Cross-Border Pipelines
• ESG Considerations for Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas
• Downstream Taxation
• Antitrust
• Third-Party Access to Energy Infrastructure

Why buy this book?

For energy law practices, in-house counsel, and academic law libraries, this encyclopaedia is a rare single reference that pairs plain-terms definitions with practitioner commentary across the full midstream/downstream chain — from LNG sales agreements to ESG and antitrust. The expanded 2nd edition brings the coverage up to date with the issues clients are now asking about (ESG, third-party access, taxation), making it a practical desk reference rather than a purely academic text.

Keywords

midstream oil and gas, downstream oil and gas, LNG, gas sales agreements, pipelines, energy law, petroleum industry, ESG, antitrust, third-party access, energy infrastructure, natural resources law

Target Audience

Energy lawyers, in-house counsel, oil and gas industry professionals, energy consultants, academics, law libraries

Genre

Energy Law, Oil and Gas Law, Natural Resources Law

Q&A

Who is this Encyclopaedia for?
Lawyers, industry professionals, consultants and academics needing to master the legal terms and provisions of the oil and gas industry.

What's new in this 2nd edition?
New chapters on shipping, antitrust, third-party access, taxation, and ESG.

Does it cover both midstream and downstream activities?
Yes — it is the only encyclopaedia combining commentary on both, from gas storage and LNG to refineries and distribution networks.

Is this suitable for an academic law library?
Yes — it is a standard reference for energy and natural resources law collections, combining an encyclopaedia format with expert practitioner commentary.

Where can I buy The Encyclopaedia of Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas?
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