DOE expected to act on LNG exports in 1Q 2013 *

USA - February 1 2013
On January 24, 2013, the initial public comment period ended for the report on LNG exports released last month by the DOE (LNG Export Study)…

Co-authors: Colin D. Cook, Hiromitsu Kato.

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DOE report paves the way for LNG exports from the U.S. *

USA - December 13 2012
On December 5, 2012, the DOE released the report of a study which found “net economic benefits” from allowing LNG exports.

Co-authors: Colin D. Cook, Hiromitsu Kato.

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Impact of U.S. shale gas on existing LNG SPAs *

USA - November 7 2012
The main issue exercising the minds of Asia's LNG sellers and buyers is what will happen to their current LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), which are priced based upon the Japan Crude Cocktail (JCC), as cheaper (Henry Hub-linked) shale gas imports start to flow into the region from North America.

Co-authors: Colin D. Cook, Hiromitsu Kato, Paul A. Davis.

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Australia's new Personal Property Securities Register – is your joint venture cross charge registered? *

Australia - October 29 2012
Australia's new Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) ("PPSA") securities registration scheme came into effect on 30 January 2012.

Co-authors: Hai Dang Nguyen, Ean Mac Pherson.

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Export restrictions in gas contracts: possible anti-competition behavior by Gazprom opens probe *

European Union, Japan - September 7 2012
The EU Commission has announced it will formally investigate possible anti-competitive behavior by Gazprom that may drive up prices and adversely affect security of supply.

Co-authors: Paul A. Davis.

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