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André Turmel Associé/Partner Montréal

André Turmel

Partner Fasken
Most States in the world are now relying on an energy transition based on a sustainable, renewable and innovative economy. We serve our clients accordingly.
Jurisdiction Québec, 1990
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

André Turmel practises energy, natural resources, climate change law and works on electrification of transportation and sustainable mobility legal issues. National and international clients seek André’s extensive experience in relation to business opportunities arising out of new green technologies and renewable energies.

André has in-depth knowledge of energy markets and prepares, reviews and negotiates various energy construction, supply, generation and transmission agreements for Canadian and foreign renewable energy producers. He represents diversified clientele which includes companies operating in every economic sector looking to control energy costs and reduce their environmental footprint.

André also acts for governments and private producers in Canada, Africa and Asia and plays a key role during institutional reforms in the areas of energy, electrification of transportation and water sector.

André is often asked to speak on energy, climate change and electrification of transportation on which he has written numerous works and articles.

 

Achievements

Client Work

  • Renegotiation of Québec water power and public land leases entered into between a major provincial renewable energy producer that owns several power plants and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, [Deal - Confidential Client], Renegotiation of leases for water power and public land bordering several rivers in Québec with the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie.
  • CHARBONE Hydrogen’s acquisition of a hydroelectric power plant in the United States, [Deal - CHARBONE Hydrogen], Acquisition of a hydroelectric power plant by CHARBONE Hydrogen as part of its strategy to produce hydrogen from a renewable (green) energy source.
  • Provided legal advice to the New York Power Authority on the Canadian and Québec regulatory regimes governing electricity generation and transmission, [Deal - New York Power Authority], Provided advice on the Canadian and Québec regulatory regimes governing electricity generation and transmission
  • EDL Energy sold renewable natural gas produced in two American states to Énergir, [Deal - EDL Energy], Sale of renewable natural gas to Énergir from two power stations in the United States.
  • Acted for Ministry of Energy and Water of the Republic of Guinea in writing and review of a concession and Power Purchase Agreement with TBEA Shenyang Transformer Group (a Chinese power company), [Deal - Ministry of Energy and Water of the Republic of Guinea]
  • Nalcor Energy in C$7.5 billion development of the hydroelectric power and transmission project in the Lower Churchill River, [Deal - Nalcor Energy]
  • Acted for the Ministère de l’énergie et du Développement des Énergies Renouvelable du Sénégal, [Deal - Ministère de l’énergie et du Développement des Énergies Renouvelable du Sénégal]
  • Acted for a private client in Congo DRC for the acquisition of energy assets, [Deal - Private Company]
  • Memorandum of understanding respecting the transmission of electricity between Tanzania and Burundi, [Deal - African Development Bank]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLM Université de Montréal
  • LLB Université de Sherbrooke
  • BSc Université de Montréal

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Liaison Committee of the Bar of Montréal - Régie de l'énergie
  • Canadian Bar Association - Chair of the National Environmental Energy and Resources Law Section (2011)    
  • Canadian Bar Association (Quebec division) – President of the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Committee (2004-2006)
  • President of the Foundation of the Montreal Biosphere (Water, Ecosystem and Climate Change Museum of Environment Canada in the former 1967 U.S. Pavilion World Exposition – Montréal) (2004-2006)
  • Canadian Wind Energy Association (CANWEA)
  • Quebec Annual Electricity Forum – Founder and co-chairman (2001-2008)
  • Greenhouse Gases Annual Conference – Founder and co-chairman (2002-2007)

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • Natural resources and energy under Quebec law : a chapter on electricity law (Available in French only), 6/20/2023
  • La Loi concernant la mise en oeuvre de la politique énergétique 2030 : fonctions, pouvoirs, omissions et déceptions…, 11/6/2017
  • Commentary: The Paris Agreement is a historic climate deal, 12/16/2015
Article, Co-Author La Loi concernant la mise en oeuvre de la politique énergétique 2030 : fonctions, pouvoirs, omissions et déceptions… Published in Le droit des ressources naturelles et de l'énergie, LexisNexis Canada, 2017
Article Commentary: The Paris Agreement is a historic climate deal

Speaking Engagements

  • Spotlight on electrification of transportation and sustainable mobility, 11/7/2019
  • Selling 4000 W/capita expertise to the world (Vendre au monde l’expertise du 4000 W/habitant ), 3/24/2017
  • Bill 106 implementing Québec’s Energy Policy: functions, powers, omissions and disappointments, 12/1/2016
Selling 4000 W/capita expertise to the world (Vendre au monde l’expertise du 4000 W/habitant ) Presented at the Strategic Forum on Energy Transition organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal. location location Montreal Palais des congrès de Montréal
Bill 106 implementing Québec’s Energy Policy: functions, powers, omissions and disappointments Presented at the seminar organized by Goldcorp Research and Innovation Chair in Natural Resources and Energy Law, in partnership with the Hautes études internationales and the Institut Hydro-Québec en environnement, développement et société.

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