Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 12 – Rethinking the Grid for AI
This series has explored the extraordinary amount of power required to support the growth of AI and data centers, but …
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 • 10-minute read
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Oil, Gas & Electric Regulatory Transactions
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Energy: Oil & Gas: Regulatory & Litigation (Nationwide)
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Where We Excel
Vinson & Elkins’ Energy Regulatory group has industry-leading experience in drafting and negotiating agreements for the use of oil, gas, and electric infrastructure, and obtaining related regulatory approvals/exemptions. In the oil and gas sectors, we represent upstream, midstream, and downstream clients on all types of transactions, including natural gas pipeline precedent agreements, transportation service agreements on liquids lines, oil and gas gathering agreements, gas processing agreements, and related agreements for the sale of natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and liquid hydrocarbons.
In the electric power sector, we represent generators, transmission companies, and end users in all forms of transactions, including electric power tolling agreements, physical and financial power purchase agreements, energy management agreements, interconnection agreements, and transmission service agreements, among others. No matter the energy sector or type of transaction for the use of infrastructure, V&E’s Energy Regulatory lawyers are well equipped to handle it successfully and efficiently.
Comprehensive Practice
V&E offers energy clients the unique advantage of combining extensive regulatory, transactional, industry, and regional experience in a single firm. Our lawyers are located in offices across the nation and have experience negotiating these agreements in virtually every geographic region, including every major oil and gas supply basin, as well as federal and state electric regions across the country. This regional and comprehensive knowledge set is critical to efficiently spotting issues and completing transactions.
Transactional Breadth
From new entities building or acquiring assets, to the largest energy companies navigating complex regulations and requiring the use of energy infrastructure, we assist our clients with planning, negotiating, and drafting the transaction documents, and obtaining post-transaction approvals or exemptions. This allows our clients to achieve their business objectives, while avoiding pitfalls, extra costs, and any unnecessary regulatory oversight.
Experience
Representing a natural gas exporter in the negotiation of gas supply agreements and asset management agreements
Represented an oil producer in the Rocky Mountain region in negotiating a crude oil Transportation Services Agreement
Represented a producer in the Marcellus Shale in negotiating gas and condensate gathering and processing arrangements
Represented an oil and gas producer in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. in negotiating a natural gas liquids Transportation Services Agreement
Represented a generator in the northwest region of the US in the negotiation of an energy management agreement and ISDA Master Agreement
Represented a power marketer in the negotiation of a unit contingent tolling agreement for an existing generator, where the capacity, energy, and ancillary services were to be sold into the NYISO markets
Powering Progress
The accelerating adoption of AI is driving extraordinary demand for data center capacity and power, creating both opportunity and complexity for developers and investors alike.
To better understand how the market is responding, we surveyed 200 senior infrastructure developers and private capital investors to capture perspectives on power availability, infrastructure constraints, financing dynamics, and the pace of AI-driven growth.
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Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 8 – Markets Under Pressure
As AI adoption accelerates and data center development expands across the country the conversation around infrastructure increasingly comes back to …
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026 • 7-minute read
Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 3 – The Fuel Behind the Future: How AI Gets Its Power
As demand for computing power grows, so does the need for reliable and scalable energy supply. For many projects, that …
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 • 9-minute read
Client Alerts
On November 20, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued four significant orders addressing crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas liquids pipelines (collectively, “oil pipelines”) matters: (1) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NOPR”) for the Five-Year Review of the Oil Pipeline Index (“2026 Index NOPR”) proposing an index level of Producer Price Index for Finished Goods (“PPI-FG”) minus 1.42% for the period (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031); (2) an Order denying rehearing and granting oil pipelines remedial relief related to the reinstated oil pipeline index for the period March 1, 2022 to September 17, 2024; (3) an order withdrawing the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to amend the index level to PPI-FG minus 0.21% on a prospective basis from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026; and (4) an order denying Airlines for America and the National Propane Gas Association’s petition requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to establish affiliate standards of conduct regulations for oil pipelines.
November 26, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
November 26, 2025 • 7-minute read
Client Alerts
Power Move: EPA Proposes GHG Rules Repeal
On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a proposed rule that, if finalized, would repeal all greenhouse gas (“GHG”) standards for the power sector.
June 17, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
June 17, 2025 • 8-minute read
Client Alerts
On May 22, 2025, the House passed budget reconciliation legislation referred to as “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (the “Bill”).
May 23, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
May 23, 2025 • 8-minute read
Client Alerts
Texas Renewables Roundup: 2025 Texas Legislature Update
The Texas Legislature has been debating several bills aimed at boosting dispatchable power in ERCOT while erecting new economic and permitting barriers for renewables.
April 21, 2025 • V&E Energy Update
April 21, 2025 • 5-minute read
