Energy & Natural Resources

Two former Herbert Smith Freehills partners who specialise in infrastructure law have joined forces to launch  a new legal and advisory firm.

In a "unique approach" to public-private partnerships, Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised the sponsors and contractors on a landmark project for Australia's first renewable energy zone. 

Boab Metals has agreed to buy a processing plant for $10 million from copper ore company Sandfire.

Woodside has signed off on the development of a $27 billion LNG facility in Louisiana that will see the company become one of the world's largest producers of natural gas by the 2030s.

Engineering firm Monadelphous will acquire a Perth-based provider of high-voltages services for $21.5 million.

A South Australian wind farm developer has lost its appeal of ruling ordering it to make a $21 million progress payment to joint venture partners GE Renewable Energy and Elecnor.

Australian gold miner Alkane has entered a merger agreement with Canada's Mandalay to create a diversified gold and antimony producer with three operating mines.

K&L Gates has hired a White & Case partner with over 25 years of experience on major projects to join its Melbourne office.

BP's joint venture partner on one of the world's largest renewable energy projects has filed court proceedings seeking information  about BP's acquisition of Macquarie's stake in the project.

Electricity provider Rimfire Energy has prevailed in a fight with the builders of two power plants in the Northern Territory, winning $1.4 million in damages for a four-year delay in reaching target operating dates.