W&T attorneys are experienced in all aspects of project development, including electric generation, electric transmission, and natural gas pipelines and storage facilities. We represent vertically integrated utilities, independent electric transmission companies, gas transmission and storage companies, and other project developers in:

• permitting and certificating new and expansion projects at the federal, state, and local government levels;
• structuring and conducting proceedings at the FERC to obtain incentive rates of return on equity invested for new electric transmission facilities;
• structuring and documenting collaborative arrangements among sponsors, particularly for projects with regional scope, including tenancies in common and joint ventures;
• facilitating equity funding arrangements and documenting equity and debt financing at the development and permanent financing stages;
• counseling regarding requests for proposals for engineering, procurement and construction; and documenting these and related contracts.