Natural Resources – Oil & Gas and Mining
MAQ Legal has extensive experience in the Natural Resources sector, with a particular focus on oil, gas, and mining operations. Our dedicated team advises on a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory matters, with a deep understanding of both domestic and international markets. We assist national and international oil and gas companies, mining operators, and investors on complex transactions involving upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Our team’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of oil, gas, and mining projects, from exploration and production to the acquisition and sale of assets, as well as the negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
We provide legal support in the following areas:
- Upstream operations, including exploration and production contracts, joint venture agreements, and farm-in and farm-out agreements
- Midstream (transportation and storage), advising on pipeline, transportation, and storage agreements
- Downstream (refining and distribution), including the structuring of joint ventures and acquisitions in refining, petrochemical, and retail distribution
- Concession agreements, production sharing contracts (PSCs), and service contracts
- Oil and gas licensing, advising on tender processes and negotiations with governments and regulatory bodies
- Acquisitions and divestitures, including asset and share purchases, joint ventures, and mergers in the oil, gas, and mining sectors
- Offtake agreements, including long-term supply agreements with customers
- Environmental compliance, addressing regulatory requirements concerning oil spills, waste disposal, and sustainable practices
- Mining transactions, including the acquisition and financing of mining rights, joint venture agreements, and supply contracts
Our lawyers have worked on some of the most significant oil, gas, and mining projects in Oman and internationally, with expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, including environmental and health and safety regulations.
