Overview
Those working in the energy, oil and gas sector need additional operational and environmental licenses that differ significantly based on the specific activity, whether exploration, production, or support services for these activities.
Supply and services contracts in this sector carry conventions specific to safety standards and incident liability, and need drafting accounting for these sector conventions rather than a generic commercial template.
Regulatory Basis
Energy activities fall under specialized operational and environmental regulations issued by relevant sector regulatory bodies, alongside the general commercial framework issued by the Ministry of Commerce.
How We Work With This Sector
We first precisely identify the relevant sector regulatory body based on the nature of the activity, then review licensing and operational requirements specific to it.
Who Needs This Service
A company entering a new activity within the energy sector that needs the operational and environmental licenses required identified.
A support services company for the sector that needs supply contracts drafted accounting for the sector's specific safety conventions.
We notice that new support services companies in this sector underestimate the prequalification requirements major operators impose before accepting any supplier into their supply chain, requirements that go beyond a general commercial license to include safety and quality standards needing advance preparation that can take months before a company is even eligible to compete for any contract.
Additional Considerations
These activities connect with a parallel environmental review under our environmental and water law service.
For government contracts within this sector, this connects with our government contracts and public procurement service.
Common Questions
Do licensing requirements differ by activity within the energy sector?
Yes, they differ significantly between exploration, production, and support services, and we review this specifically for your activity.
Do you review ongoing environmental compliance?
Yes, we track this compliance periodically to ensure the company stays within required operational and environmental standards.