RENEWABLE ENERGY
Overall Experience
Chiba Attorneys has experience in the energy sector for the past 8 years advising both public and private entities on major capital expansion projects including the procurement and placement of contracts, contract administration and management. The firm has worked for EPC Contractors, Clients and Consultants. The vast experience and exposure have enabled Chiba Attorneys to become a specialist within this sector including contract administration, commercial and contract management, claims avoidance and claims resolution.
Chiba Attorneys has advised on major capital expansion projects within the infrastructure, power (coal-fired, and renewable energy) and oil and gas (multi-product pipeline) industry. Other project exposure includes mining projects, pipeline projects, housing developments, sewerage and water treatment and material handling works.
Recent project Experience
- Due diligence for the bankability and viability of a 20MW (AC) solar photovoltaics power plant.
- Modified project documents: EPC, Subcontract Agreement, O&M, Guarantees, Bonds, PPA, IA and Direct Agreement.
- Assisting a Contractor in the negotiation of the EPC contract with the Employer.
- Negotiated Commercial Terms, Time for Completion, Delay Liquidated Damages, Limit of Liability on behalf of a Developer.
- Liaising with the technical team in relation to the review and amendments of the EPC Schedules.
- Drafting and negotiating subcontract agreements on a renewable energy project on behalf of the main EPC Contractor.
- Providing commercial and legal advice in various project fields.
EXPERIENCE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
128 MW POWER GENERATION FACILITY COMPRISING OF WIND GENERATION ASSET, SOLAR GENERATION ASSET AND A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Advised on content of Power Purchase Agreement, Implementation Agreement and EPC Agreement. Drafted, negotiated and placed various subcontract agreements including Civil Balance of Plant, Electrical Balance of Plant (132 kV Line and Substation), PV Solar and Installation on Turbine Generators.
CLEAN ENERGY - DESULPHURISATION PROJECT
Drafting EPC contract, Advising on amendments to Employer’s Specification / Functional Specification and Testing and Commissioning Specification.
300 MW PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY GENERATING FACILITY
Advised solar energy company, drafted and amended EPC contracts (PV Plant, Main transmission and subcontracts), negotiated amendments with Lenders and Developers, alignment of PPA, Direct Agreement and Implementation Agreement with EPC Agreement.
TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY
Advised mining client, including drafting and amending EPC contract, liaising with legal, technical and project teams to finalise commercial and technical schedules.
115 MW AND 63 MW PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION
Drafting and placement of various contracts including EPC, PV EPC, PPA, Equipment Supply Agreement, Implementation Agreement and Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
SOLAR PV PROJECT
Advised client on EPC and O&M Contracts, amended contracts based on negotiation.
FIVE (140 MW) WIND FARMS
Advising lender in respect of a Wind Energy Facility, including the development and construction of five wind farms of 140 MW each. Advising on EPC contract, Power Purchase Agreement, Implementation Agreement, Direct Agreement and the Independent Engineer Agreement.