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Overview

Daniel Reinbott is a partner in our projects and energy practice who has been based in Singapore since 2006. He advises the full spectrum of clients from integrated energy companies, to project developers, host governments, commodity traders, off-takers and lenders in relation to major energy project developments, M&A and commodity marketing and trading.

Daniel is at the forefront of advising on the development of LNG regasification projects (including FSRUs) and Gas to Power projects across the Asia-Pacific region, advising on projects in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, India, Korea, Kuwait and Chile. He has extensive experience advising on the development and financing of greenfield and brownfield liquefaction projects across the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Indonesia, where he has advised on all of the current operational LNG projects, and in Australia.

Daniel is very skilled on long term LNG sale and purchase agreements, [having advised on more than 60 long and mid-term LNG SPAs over the past 15 years], covering project and portfolio-based supply into markets across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and into Europe. He has played a key role in helping numerous companies across Asia Pacific secure new sources of LNG/natural gas and also regularly advises on LNG trading and marketing matters.

In the upstream oil & gas industry, Daniel has advised in relation to corporate and asset level acquisitions and disposals, PSC and other concession arrangements, E&P joint ventures, major gas project developments, natural gas sales and transportation arrangements, and unitisations across the Asia Pacific region, as well as in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. In the downstream sector, he advises on the development and financing of large scale petrochemical projects and refineries, covering all aspects of these major projects from implementation/concession agreements, joint venture documentation, design, construction and development agreements, feedstock supply and offtake, project structuring and bankability.

Daniel is also active advising on first of a kind carbon capture and CO2 liquefaction projects in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, as well as on green energy import projects in South East Asia.

Admission & Affiliations

  • Qualified Solicitor, England & Wales, 2020
  • Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology 2000
  • Bachelor of Business, Queensland University of Technology 2000
    with distinction

Experience

  • Tabeer Energy, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, on all aspects of the development of an LNG import project at Port Qasim, Pakistan.*
  • Venice Energy on the development of a floating LNG receiving terminal to be located in Outer Harbor, Adelaide, South Australia.*
  • AGL on its long-term charter of a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with Höegh LNG.*
  • Pavilion Gas on its successful bid for a Singapore LNG import licence.*
  • JBIC, K-Exim, NEXI and the coordinating lenders in relation to the US$2.8 billion Donggi-Senoro LNG Project in Sulawesi, Indonesia.*
  • INPEX and Total in relation to the LNG sale and purchase arrangements for the Ichthys LNG project in Australia.*
  • Singapore's Pavilion Gas on long-term LNG purchase agreement with Total.*
  • LNG Japan Corporation on all aspects of the development and financing of the Tangguh LNG Project in Indonesia.
  • Government of Indonesia, through SKK Migas, on all aspects of the Jangkrik and Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD) LNG projects in Indonesia.
  • The Government of Indonesia, through SKK Migas, on a cross-border natural gas swap agreement and related agreements, which were signed at a ceremony in Jakarta on 7 November.*
  • Pertamina on its successful US$2 billion acquisition of 30% of Murphy's Malaysian upstream oil and gas assets.*
  • Total on its acquisition from InterOil of a 40.1% interest in the Elk-Antelope gas fields in Papua New Guinea.*
  • SapuraOMV on the disposal of its upstream oil and gas assets in Peninsula Malaysia to Jadestone Energy.*
  • Total and INPEX in relation to the transfer of the Mahakam PSC operations in Indonesia to Pertamina.*
  • Hengyi Industries on all aspects of the development of its integrated refinery and petrochemicals facility in Brunei, including the US$3.5 billion Phase 1, which is now operational, and currently advising on the multi-billion dollar Phase 2 project.*
  • Brunei Methanol Company in relation to the development, financing and ongoing operation of its methanol project in Brunei, which was the first international project financing in Brunei.*
  • Fluxys and Air Liquide on the Antwerp@C CO2 liquefaction project in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.*

*Prior to joining Baker Botts



Awards and Community

"Daniel Reinbott has a wealth of experience in energy transactions, ranging from acquisitions to gas sale agreements. A client says that "he has a unique understanding of our key business drivers and always provides solutions, even in challenging situations. He is the leading LNG lawyer in the Asia-Pacific region and is very well respected for his energy work." Another source praises his "fantastic commercial acumen and excellent project and client management at every level."

Chambers Asia Pacific, 2022 - Singapore, Energy & Natural Resources (Band 1)

"He enjoys a great reputation for his handling of energy project development, finance and related acquisitions in Indonesia. He is especially active in the oil and gas space, including offshore energy. A source says that he "is extremely helpful in thinking through a complex deal structure."

Chambers Asia Pacific, 2022 - Indonesia, Projects & Energy (International Firms)

"Daniel is a trusted partner who is always keen to provide good solutions and is very hands-on. He has deep understanding of LNG, especially sale and purchase agreements." He enjoys a great reputation for his handling of energy project development, finance and related acquisitions in Indonesia."

Chambers Asia Pacific, 2021 - Singapore, Energy & Natural Resources

"Daniel Reinbott enjoys a great reputation for his handling of energy project development, finance and related acquisitions in Indonesia. He is especially active in the oil and gas space, including offshore energy."

Chambers Asia Pacific, 2021 - Indonesia, Projects & Energy (International Firms)

"Daniel Reinbott is a market-leading energy specialist with an impressive practice advising major corporations on their transactions." A client says: "His LNG project and marketing experience is second to none. As our trusted adviser, he understands the industry and the geopolitical factors like no other lawyer and provides unique insight."

Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 - Singapore, Energy and Natural Resources International