Transportation and Storage
If you’re in the business of moving and storing oil, natural gas, or chemicals, you know the path from A to B can feel more like an odyssey. Our market knowledge has assisted clients in understanding the strategic value of their assets. Our expertise in the operation and maintenance of transportation and storage facilities has helped our clients investigate the causes of leaks, fires, explosions, and other incidents. Our experience in product testing and specifications has been used to investigate quality issues and incidents of cargo contamination.
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We advise clients on the strategies, operations, and costs associated with truck, rail, pipeline, and marine transportation of products and feedstocks. We often develop feasibility studies and provide due diligence for investments in pipelines and storage facilities. And when called on, we’re ready and prepared to provide expert testimony on safe operations and maintenance practices—as well as conformance with applicable laws and standards.
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Case Studies
Mercury Contaminates the Sale of an Offshore Gas Pipeline
July 26, 2024
An oil and gas company purchased a subsea gas pipeline and claimed the seller had withheld information about mercury contamination in the pipeline, which impacted its value. Baker & O’Brien’s consultants examined the information available about pipeline mercury levels and whether the buyer had sufficient information to assess the risks and potential decommissioning costs. Our expert opinions expressed in a technical report, a reply expert report, and a joint expert report were helpful in the settlement of the dispute.
Butane Blending into Gasoline – How Profitable is it?
April 19, 2024
A surge in natural gas production sparked increased competition for blending butane into gasoline. A dispute arose between two blenders and Baker & O’Brien was hired to develop a comprehensive economic model of a butane blending business. Our analysis was summarized in two expert reports.
Allocating Environmental Remediation Costs for an Old Refinery Site
January 29, 2024
A comprehensive environmental site remediation was required for a refinery storage facility and pipeline corridor, but there was an ongoing dispute about which parties were responsible for the clean-up cost. Baker & O’Brien was engaged to review the approaches to allocating the total remediation costs among several potentially liable parties and conduct cost modeling and allocation analyses. Our consultant prepared an expert report and provided deposition testimony.