Refining, Petrochemicals & Processing

A standout in the sector, Akin combines the resources of a global elite law firm with an intimate understanding of the oil & gas industry. With a boots-on-the-ground understanding of every phase of the oil & gas value chain, we assist with transactions around the world at the intersection of midstream & downstream facilities.

Our lawyers have been involved in the development, construction and financing of refineries and petrochemical plants, as well as in massive mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (JVs) and structured transactions. We are also well versed in all the key federal and state regulations regarding natural gas, oil and liquids.

We regularly handle complex arrangements involving both refined and chemical products, including:

• Agreements related to crude oil, heavy fuel oil, diesel, refined products, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and exports
• Projects related to methanol, gas-to-liquids, ethylene cracker, ethane export, isobutane and opportunity zone energy infrastructure
• Project development involving pipeline connections and port facilities
• Engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) and front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts
• Purchase and sale agreements involving feedstock and products.

The team works closely with our energy regulation lawyers to ensure that every deal complies with shifting requirements from federal and state authorities.