The oil and gas sector forms the backbone of Kuwait’s economy and is governed by a complex legal framework involving multiple government authorities, including the Environment Public Authority (EPA), the Ministry of Oil, and the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), along with relevant international and industry-specific regulations.

 

In this high-stakes sector, Taqneen Law Firm provides specialized legal services covering:

• Providing legal advice regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) contracts in accordance with Law No. 42 of 2014 on Environmental Protection, as amended, prior to the construction or operation of any oil, gas, or heavy industrial facility.
• Reviewing and ensuring compliance with environmental licenses and permits relating to thermal discharge, emissions, industrial waste management, and marine pollution incidents.
• Representing companies in the event of regulatory actions or environmental fines issued by the EPA, and preparing legal defenses before administrative committees or judicial bodies.
• Drafting internal corporate policies relating to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with KPC’s requirements and global sustainability benchmarks.
• Advising on contracts related to oil operations, such as technical services agreements, transportation and storage contracts, maintenance arrangements, and field development agreements.

 

We continuously monitor updates to laws and environmental regulations to ensure our clients remain legally prepared and protected from operational liabilities.