Technical terms used in contracts, such as “condensate,” may be ambiguous in practice. Baker & O’Brien was engaged in a commercial arbitration that hinged on identifying the precise point when “field condensate” became “plant condensate.” Our ...

An offshore field owner alleged that an FPSO contractor failed to provide a fit-for-purpose vessel, citing recurring power outages and processing disruptions that affected its operations. Baker & O’Brien evaluated the FPSO’s condition, investi...

A refinery operator alleged that defective fabrication of a fired heater led to a catastrophic failure, resulting in extended downtime and significant economic damages. Baker & O’Brien performed an independent, detailed analysis of causation, ...

During the construction of an LNG project, an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor and its fabricator contested costs for incomplete and remediation work. Baker & O’Brien was retained to conduct an independent analysis o...

A joint venture dispute arose when persistent gaps between production forecasts and actual output at a natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation plant disrupted capacity expectations and commercial planning. Baker & O’Brien supported the arbitra...

A fatal warehouse material-handling accident became the subject of a dispute over hazard recognition, forklift practices, contractual responsibilities, and whether preventable load-stability failures caused a worker’s death. Baker & O’Brien co...

A refiner discovered organic chloride contamination in crude oil stored at a coastal terminal, which prevented processing and created an emergency storage situation. Baker & O'Brien evaluated appropriate storage costs, considering market rates...