Power

We have extensive experience of the technical and legal issues that arise in the procurement and construction of energy and power projects of every sort, including hydroelectro power stations, combined gas cycle power stations, power station and desalination plants, independent water and power plants, and oil refinery and pipeline projects.

Construction of gas-fired power and desalination plant

Acting on behalf of a major international EPC contractor in connection with disputes arising during the construction of a gas-fired power station and multi-stage flash desalination plant in Kuwait, including ICC arbitration proceedings.

Independent water and power project (IWPP) , Saudi Arabia

Acting on behalf of a major international EPC contractor in connection with the first privately financed independent water & power project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fenwick Elliott advised on all legal issues arising in connection with the design, construction and commissioning of the project including delay and disruption claims against the project’s owners, inter-consortium disputes and international arbitration proceedings against a key subcontractor.

Power plant construction contract, UK

Advising an EPC contractor when delays arose during the building of a new power plant.

Assisting with a tender for works at a power station

Advice to an energy technology company on a tender for a major EPC contract in connection with a UK power station.