LNG
As part of the energy transition, demand for LNG continues to grow as a cleaner, energy-efficient, and reliable fuel. Watson Millican & Company provides expertise on the entire supply chain from FPSOs, LNG liquefaction and regasification facilities in terms of their construction, operation and associated commercial contracts. Our consultants have investigated claims, prepared expert reports and testified as part of international arbitrations and court cases for LNG construction projects.
Construction Disputes
LNG Pre-Treatment Module Supply Dispute
For the Contractor analyzed fabrication and completion efforts in defence of back charge claim regarding the supply of LNG Pre-Treatment Modules fabricated in Central America. Assessed Owner claims of incomplete and defective work. Prepared multiple expert reports detailing the basis of opinions and provided ICC arbitration testimony.
Project Development
Project Development
Watson Millican & Company experts were retained to review claims from a contractor regarding a floating LNG regasification project dispute. Several significant changes had to be made to the project which caused a major delay. Liability for the changes was to be established. Watson Millican & Company determined that for several claims, the contractor had not carried out sufficient due diligence of the project documents provided by the client at the time of the bid so the contractor was liable for the changes to the design. In a claim related to product quality, the client was found liable as their insistence on a specification was not consistent with industry practice and not reasonable.