Venable LLP is recognized for its strong litigation capabilities as shipper counsel in crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas liquids pipeline cases before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The firm is particularly noted for handling high-stakes litigation involving the regulation of oil and petroleum product pipelines, frequently representing major shippers and industry stakeholders. The practice is led by Richard Powers, who focuses on crude oil, petroleum products, and NGL litigation, with particular strength in representing trade associations and their members significantly impacted by pipeline regulations. Steven Adducci specializes in regulatory and litigation matters before FERC, representing large shippers and refiners in complex disputes. All mentioned individuals are based in Washington D.C.
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‘This practice is unique because its head, Richard Powers, grew up in oil field country therefore, Richard has unique useful experience as an oil industry lawyer.’
‘Richard Powers has more knowledge about the oil and gas industry than any other lawyer I know.’
Kernmandanten
- Airlines 4 America
- American Airlines, Inc.
- BP Products North America, Inc.
- Delta Air Lines, Inc.
- HollyFrontier Refining & Marketing LLC
- Husky Marketing & Supply Company (an indirect and wholly owned subsidiary of Cenovus Energy Inc.)
- Metroplex Energy, Inc.
- Monroe Energy LLC
- National Propane Gas Association
- Orlando Fuel Facilities LLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Leading a coalition of major airlines and energy companies in a significant FERC dispute against Colonial Pipeline, challenging transportation rates and seeking hundreds of millions in damages.
- Represents Husky Marketing & Supply and Phillips 66 in challenging TransCanada Keystone Pipeline's crude oil rate increases, arguing they violate agreements.
- Represents a coalition of major shippers, including Chevron, Phillips 66, and leading airlines, challenging SFPP, L.P.'s intrastate rate increases before the CPUC.
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Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Richard Powers
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Steven Adducci; Matthew Field; Gregory Wagner; Joseph Hicks