Energy

Pardini & Associates has acquired a sophisticated energy practice based upon our successfull representation of foreign companies in the privatization of the state-owned distribution and generation entities.

Today, P&A is quite active representing several foreign investors in generation projects, including renewable energies such as mini-hydros, ethanol, wind power and carbon credit advisory since Panama is a signatory of the Kyoto Protocol and other agreements.

• Complete advice structuring IPPs, Merchant Plants, Hydro and Thermo-electric Facilities, Pipelines and related projects.
• Providing advice, drafting applications and assisting in obtaining necessary governmental approvals in connection with energy projects.
• Negotiating contract terms and conditions of the purchase and sale of electricity and for the purchase and transportation of natural gas; seeking and obtaining favorable tariff and rate terms and conditions; defending against rate increases and obtaining rate decreases for industrial customers; and negotiating terms and conditions related to co-generation projects.