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Tray Smith
Tray Smith
Associate — Energy Regulation
E: tsmith@velaw.com T: +1.713.758.3388
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Associate — Energy Regulation

Tray Smith

Tray Smith
Houston
T: +1.713.758.3388
F: +1.713.583.9828

1001 Fannin Street
Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77002

E: tsmith@velaw.com
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Tray Smith

Tray’s practice focuses on regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  He assists midstream companies in compliance with FERC regulations and FERC proceedings, including certificate authorizations and rate proceedings.  Tray also assists clients in negotiating agreements related to the production, gathering, transportation, and storage of natural gas and the purchase or sale of midstream assets.

Credentials

  • Tulane University Law School, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2016 (Order of the Coif; Managing Editor, Tulane Environmental Law Journal; Tulane Environmental Law Clinic Student Attorney; Tulane University Legal Assistance Program Clerk)
  • University of Alabama, B.A., 2013 (Opinions Editor, The Crimson White Student Newspaper; Blackburn Institute; Reformed University Fellowship; The Anderson Society)
  • Legal Counsel, Shell Oil Company, 2016–2018
  • Member: Houston Young Lawyers Association, Leadership Academy Class, 2017–2018
  • Texas

News & Insights

Deals & Cases
Enbridge and NextDecade Sign Definitive Agreement Regarding Rio Bravo Pipeline
February 13, 2020
Deals & Cases
Blackstone Infrastructure Partners Acquires Publicly-Held Outstanding Class A Shares of Tallgrass Energy, LP
December 17, 2019
Deals & Cases
Starwood Energy to Acquire Lavaca Gas Gathering System From Third Coast Midstream
November 8, 2019
Deals & Cases
Blackstone Infrastructure Partners Agrees to Acquire Controlling Interest in Tallgrass Energy for $3.3B
January 31, 2019