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1 Gas storage and trading expertise

2 From electricity to oil and gas, CMS Cameron McKenna is synonymous with the energy sector. Legal 500

3 Gas storage CMS Cameron McKenna understand the wealth of opportunities presented by rapidly diversifying gas supplies and maturing gas markets and have advised in relation to strategic and commercial gas storage projects internationally and throughout the storage value chain, including salt caverns, depleted fields and LNG facilities. The team regularly acts for governments, gas suppliers, developers, financiers and capacity off-takers and can field specialists with an unrivalled depth of experience, including in relation to the following: sale and purchase/corporate regulatory competition (including third party access) financing (including asset-backed re: cushion gas) tax project development planning health & safety environmental. We are currently advising in relation to the UK s proposed new offshore gas storage regime and remain in ongoing contact with regulators. In addition to our worldwide practice in designing and implementing commercial and regulatory frameworks for gas and electricity networks, we acted for National Grid plc in the competitive restructuring of the UK s gas distribution network. Given our understanding of the market s interaction with, and our extensive experience of, gas storage we believe we are uniquely well positioned to advise on major UK offshore gas storage projects. Contact us Bob Palmer Partner, Oil & Gas T +44 (0) M +44 (0) bob.palmer@cms-cmck.com Munir Hassan Partner T +44 (0) M +44 (0) munir.hassan@cms-cmck.com Nicolas Molho Solicitor T +44 (0) M +44 (0) nick.molho@cms-cmck.com Clare Haley Consultant T +44 (0) M +44 (0) clare.haley@cms-cmck.com CMS Cameron McKenna LLP Mitre House 160 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4DD Gas storage <

4 Our experiences Gas storage experience MOL the sponsors of a gas storage facility in Hungary to act for the prospective lenders. TAQA due diligence and advising on the potential acquisition of the Stublach salt cavity gas storage project in the UK on aspects of the potential gas storage project in the depleted Bergermeer Gas Field. Gaz de France on drilling contracts for the Stublach salt cavity gas storage project A Scottish oil and gas plc on gas storage at end of field life and associated legislative requirements. BP on offshore gas storage arrangements in connection with sale of assets in the Netherlands gas storage and transportation project - advising on agreements to obtain capacity on and access to the Dutch grid on the competition and regulatory issues on the construction of a Dutch pipe-line for gas-storage. BP Gas Marketing and the partnership Bunde-Etzel Pipeline GmbH (BEP) on contract matters regarding co-operation with Gas Transport Services B.V. (i.e. the laying of the pipeline between the German-Dutch border) Schlumberger on drafting contracts for underground gas storage facilities in Yorkshire. Eni on regulatory requirements and issues relating to the potential development of a depleted field gas storage project in the UKCS. South Hook Gas on various contractual and regulatory matters at Milford Haven LNG re-gas terminal. Stratic Energy on the acquisition of Grove and its subsequent AIM Listing, as well as on subsequent financing and a wide variety of upstream oil & gas legal issues. Talisman on the upcoming sale of its Dutch oil & gas activities through sale of its subsidiary. INEOS on underground gas storage. Government of Israel on, and designing, a gas storage regime for Israel. Canatxx in relation to rapid cycle, onshore salt-cavern gas storage and associated LNG re-gas plant and pipeline. Oil Major in relation to major offshore salt-cavern development investment. in negotiations agreements with Gas Transport Services B.V. on regulatory and competition law issues related to the Bunde-Etzel project. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, Mitre House, 160 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4DD CMS Cameron McKenna LLP (09/08)

5 Carbon Capture and Storage CDM projects UK-based fund on the contractual arrangements, legal due diligence and local law issues for purchasing Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from wind farm/ landfill gas/hydro/sf6 CDM projects in China, Peru and Brazil. UK-based fund on the contractual arrangements, risk allocation, legal due diligence and local law issues for a series of debt and equity investments, using template documents and intended to realise in addition the acquisition of a stream of CERs, in CDM projects involving reduction of biogas emissions in Thailand and the Philippines. The contracts advised on included a suite of contracts to fund and develop the projects. Central Electricity Board of Mauritius on the procurement of electricity from a 70MW bagasse/coal fired plant in Mauritius which is a candidate for CDM accreditation. Emissions Trading Development and implementation Administrator of the UK s EU Emissions Trading Scheme Registry on the development of their registry terms and conditions ahead of Phase 1 of the EU ETS. Administrator of the UK s Emissions Trading Scheme Registry on the necessary amendments to their registry terms and conditions ahead of Phase 2 of the EU ETS to reflect in particular the possibility of trading and using CERs and ERUs under the EU ETS. UK regulatory body on its potential role as regulator in new carbon trading schemes to be implemented in the UK such as the Carbon Reduction Commitment Pannonpower Rt on the terms of a Consulting and Brokerage Services Agreement and Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement in relation to sales of emissions reductions arising from the re-powering of an IPP in Hungary. EU ETS Northern Ireland Electricity plc on issues arising out of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and the preparation of EU emissions allowances reallocation agreements in respect of all contracted power stations in Northern Ireland. Talisman on the group s EU ETS compliance strategy and emission trading transactions by using both ISDA and IETA documentation for emissions trading in the EU, including advising on the various trading platforms. Several energy companies, including Viridian group, in relation to ISDA and IETA documentation for EU emissions trading as well as standalone emissions trading documentation. Japanese power companies on the development of the international greenhouse gas trading market to understand how they could position themselves to take advantage of the emerging market. NIE Energy Limited on disputes regarding the cost-efficient reallocation of emission allowances between all the contracted power stations in Northern Ireland. Gas storage <

6 Emission Swap Transactions Several energy companies in Europe in relation to EUA CER swap transactions by using ISDA documentation. This included making substantial amendments to the standard ISDA documentation to reflect the complexity of such transactions and, in particular, allow for the swap of EUAs against CERs and for the payment of a cash differential from the buyer of EUAs to reflect the different monetary value between both types of credits. Other commodities trading European energy trader on an electronic trading platform. This included advice on a range of products including swaps, options, spreads and virtual IPPs involving trading in coal, power, gas and emissions using both the ISDA and EFET master agreements. Suppliers and a wholesale trader on the master agreements for power trading the ISDA and GTMA agreements. Northern Ireland Electricity plc on its trading and settlement code for IPP access to the market, and subsequently innovative trading and settlement rules for wind energy. European energy trader on master netting agreements and an internet energy exchange participation agreement in respect of transactions relating to the purchase and sale of electricity, natural gas and other energy products. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, Mitre House, 160 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4DD CMS Cameron McKenna LLP (09/08)

7 In conclusion, CMS Cameron McKenna is providing its clients with expert, commercially focused advice - something which most firms claim to do but many fail to deliver External industry report

8 CMS Cameron McKenna s free on-line information service Receive expert commentary and analysis on key legal issues affecting your business. Register for free alerts and access the full Law-Now archive at CMS Cameron McKenna LLP Mitre House 160 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) CMS Cameron McKenna LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales. It is able to provide international legal services to clients utilising, where appropriate, the services of its associated international offices and/or member firms of the CMS alliance. The associated international offices of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP are separate and distinct from it. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP and its associated offices are members of CMS, the alliance of independent European law firms. Alliance firms are legal entities which are separate and distinct from CMS Cameron McKenna LLP and its associated international offices. CMS offices and associated offices worldwide: Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Zurich, Aberdeen, Algiers, Antwerp, Arnhem, Beijing, Belgrade, Bratislava, Bristol, Bucharest, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Casablanca, Cologne, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Kyiv, Leipzig, Ljubljana, Lyon, Marbella, Milan, Montevideo, Moscow, Munich, New York, Prague, Sao Paulo, Sarajevo, Seville, Shanghai, Sofia, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Utrecht, Warsaw and Zagreb. The members of CMS are in association with The Levant Lawyers with offices in Beirut, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP 2008

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