Power Plant Decommissioning, Demolition, and Remediation

Overview

We address all issues that arise throughout the power plant decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition process. Whether you are an owner, investor, energy company, developer, consultant, or insurance company, we provide you with efficient legal support for all aspects of the plant closing and demolition. Our frequent collaboration with engineering and environmental consulting firms enhances our industry insights and practical strategies for clients.

We can identify and address regulatory, land use, environmental, and construction/demolition issues and provide savvy legal advice during the strategic planning, bidding, and implementation phases. Our project-specific team of attorneys and technical specialists delivers business-oriented guidance on logistical, regulatory, and strategic matters. We don’t just manage risk—we find solutions.

Representative Experience

• 257 MW, 60+-Year-Old, Four-Unit Coal-fired Power Plant: Represented regarding public service commission (PSC) preliminary approval, owner engineer (OE) engagement, and demolition and remediation contractor procurement and environmental support
• 100+-Year-Old, Eight-Unit Oil- and Coal-fired Power Plant: Represented in connection with OE engagement, demolition and remediation contractor procurement and environmental support
• 25- and 30-Year-Old Natural Gas(NG)/Combined Cycle (CC) Plants: Counseled on offering memo, preliminary deconstruction, technical specifications, and asset purchase agreement (for export outside USA)
• 62 and 63 MW NG/CC Peaking Power Plants: Advised on the asset purchase agreement for sale of operations