Commercial & OperationsÂ
Support
Legal Advisory Support for Pipeline Acquisition
Summary:
In October 2022, a law firm representing a buyer of a natural gas pipeline engaged JAA Energy for commercial and operational due diligence.
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Challenges:
The acquisition required a full field operations review and a market valuation with a competitive analysis to assess transaction viability.
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Services Provided:
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Review of due diligence materials
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Asset operations and integrity assessment
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Assessment of operational and legal risks
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Competitive and fair market value analysis
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Results:
JAA Energy provided a Preliminary Valuation Report, supporting the successful completion of the acquisition.
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Support
Business Continuity Planning for Offshore Production
Summary:
In May 2021, an offshore oil and gas operator requested JAA Energy’s help in creating a business continuity plan to address flow assurance for a Gulf of Mexico production platform.
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Challenges:
The operator needed redundancy in infrastructure to mitigate disruptions in oil and gas transportation across deepwater and regulated pipeline networks.
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Services Provided:
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Identification of primary and alternate flow paths
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Research into offshore and onshore infrastructure
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Direct outreach to infrastructure operators for validation of recommended services
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Results:
JAA Energy delivered a comprehensive continuity plan complete with infrastructure mapping and contingency recommendations.
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Due Diligence
Due Diligence for Capital Provider Pipeline Investment
Summary:
In February 2022, a capital group evaluating an NGL pipeline asset in East Texas engaged JAA Energy for a full due diligence review.
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Challenges:
The investor needed clear insights into asset risks, obligations, regulatory factors, and commercial viability.
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Services Provided:
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Comprehensive review of diligence documents
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Risk analysis, red flag identification, asset optimization strategy review with recommendations and valuation
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Direct negotiation on behalf of the client
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Results:
A full diligence report was delivered, and the client opted not to proceed with the acquisition based on the findings.​
Due Diligence
Strategic Due Diligence for Midstream Asset Acquisition
Summary:
In November 2021, a midstream company with assets across several basins approached JAA Energy Advisors to support the acquisition of natural gas gathering, processing, and crude oil terminal assets in the Williston Basin.
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Challenges:
The client required strategic insights and commercial analysis to evaluate the acquisition, including risk identification and asset optimization potential.
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Services Provided:
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Comprehensive due diligence
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Contract portfolio review and summaries
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Commercial risk and optimization opportunity identification
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Results:
JAA Energy provided detailed contract summaries and commercial recommendations, resulting in a successful acquisition by the client.​
Contract Negotiations
Midstream Contract Structuring for Private Producer
Summary:
In November 2021, a private energy and production (E&P) company sought support from JAA Energy to negotiate midstream construction and service agreements.
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Challenges:
The client needed commercially sound contract terms to support infrastructure investment and secure long-term service provisions.
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Services Provided:
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Review of asset requirements
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Negotiation support and contract drafting
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Strategic guidance on aid-in-construction terms
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Results:
The client successfully executed both an aid-in-construction agreement and a gas gathering and processing agreement, enabling the commencement of oil and gas production.
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Contract Negotiations
Infrastructure Agreement for Royalty Interest Owner
Summary:
In February 2021, a mineral and royalty interest owner engaged JAA Energy to assist with negotiations for an infrastructure agreement in East Texas.​
Challenges:
The client required experienced support to negotiate favorable terms and ensure proper infrastructure support from the midstream provider.
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Services Provided:
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Negotiation with a prospective midstream partner
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Contract review and editing for finalization
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Results:
The agreement was finalized with terms aligned to the client’s commercial objectives.
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Contract Negotiations
Produced Water Disposal Agreement for Bakken Operator
Summary:
In April 2019, a Bakken-focused operator engaged JAA Energy to assist in negotiating a produced water disposal agreement involving pipeline capital investments.
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Challenges:
The operator required a commercially fair agreement with robust contract terms and clear investment clarity.
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Services Provided:
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Commercial strategy and negotiation support
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Contract risk assessment and recommendation of terms
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Results:
JAA Energy supported the successful finalization of the agreement for both parties.
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