Mariah Johnston
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP supports clients with a wide range of oil and gas related matters and is capable of representing them before the DOE for export authorization, obtaining certificates of public convenience, and negotiating development agreements in connection with LNG projects. Dahl Thompson counts project sponsors and developers as well as private equity investors among her client portfolio. Lisa Tonery represents high-profile clients who are active in the global LNG market on a wide range of regulatory matters, including in relation to complex pipeline projects and import facilities. Mariah Johnston is experienced in advising companies on securing permits and authorizations for major energy projects and regularly represents clients in proceedings before FERC, the DOE, and PHMSA. The entire team is located in New York.
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Key clients
- Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- Midship Pipeline Company, LLC
- Freeport LNG Development, L.P.
- Tellurian Inc.
- Chevron
- EcoEléctrica, L.P.
- Braskem S.A.
- Enstor Gas, LLC
- Marathon Oil
- New Fortress Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy in a proceeding before MARAD and the U.S. Coast Guard in connection with an application for all Federal authorizations required for a license to own, construct, and operate a deepwater port for the export of LNG, as well as in a proceeding before DOE for associated export authorizations.
- Represented Freeport LNG and its affiliates in proceedings before FERC, DOE and other agencies to obtain authorization to construct and operate the Freeport Liquefaction Project and for authorization to export therefrom.
- Represented Driftwood LNG LLC with respect to permitting matters before FERC, DOE and other agencies, as well as in other matters, related to the development of an LNG production and export terminal on the west bank of the Calcasieu River, south of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Dahl Thompson, Lisa Tonery