Legal aspects of turnkey contracting for cogeneration projects

Conference · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5462249

Mermelstein, I A

A discussion is presented which focuses on the use of turnkey contracts as a means for limiting owner's construction and operation risks with respect to project-financed facilities' construction and operation. It emphasizes the perspective of the owner/developer in the negotiation of such contracts. Some important considerations relevant to the use of turnkey contracts in cogeneration and small power project development are discussed. Factors which make the current business climate favorable to developers in negotiating such contracts are identified. Significant owner's risks which can be effectively limited through the use of turnkey contracting are identified. Developer's objectives with respect to the terms of a turnkey construction agreement are discussed. Some important will be realized.

• Research Organization: Lane and Edson, P.C., Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5462249
• Report Number(s): CONF-860303-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Journal Volume: 13
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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