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The Timing of Major Energy Project Reviews

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original post here. In recent years the timeline to complete Canadian regulatory reviews of proposed major projects – and particularly environmental assessments which are the key part of the project review process – has become a major political issue. Over the last decade or so, project proponents have consistently raised… [Read More…] about The Timing of Major Energy Project Reviews

All Wells May Not End Well: Alberta Court of Appeal Rules that Receivers and Trustees Can Orphan “Bad” Wells

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. In a much anticipated decision, a 2-1 majority of the Alberta Court of Appeal(the ABCA) has upheld the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (ABQB) decision in Re Redwater Energy Corporation, 2016 ABQB 278. The ABCA found in favour of receivers, trustees and secured creditors on the basis that the Bankruptcy and Insolvency… [Read More…] about All Wells May Not End Well: Alberta Court of Appeal Rules that Receivers and Trustees Can Orphan “Bad” Wells

Fifteen Key Legal Developments for Oil & Gas Companies

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. Following are key developments in Canadian law from the fourth quarter of 2016, relevant to the oil and gas industry. The fourth quarter brought a number of developments in the legal landscape, particularly in the regulation of public M&A, the approval of two key pipelines, and the emergence… [Read More…] about Fifteen Key Legal Developments for Oil & Gas Companies

The Relevance (and Likelihood) of Action on Carbon in a Post-Trump World

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. The election of Donald Trump and his recent cabinet nominations of individuals who have been described in the mainstream U.S media climate skeptics, including Scott Pruitt (Environmental Protection Agency), Rick Perry (Department of Energy) and Rex Tillerson, the former CEO of ExxonMobil (Department of State), has many… [Read More…] about The Relevance (and Likelihood) of Action on Carbon in a Post-Trump World

Quebec’s New Petroleum Resources Act

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. In the early hours of Saturday, December 10, 2016, a bleary-eyed Quebec National Assembly voted 62 to 38 to adopt Bill 106, An Act to implement the 2030 Energy Policy and to amend various legislative provisions. The Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife had introduced the bill on… [Read More…] about Quebec’s New Petroleum Resources Act

Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal Challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Immunity Provisions

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. On January 13, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment in Ernst v Alberta Energy Regulator, dismissing the appellant’s claim against the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for damages for alleged breaches to her right to freedom of expression under section 2(b) of the Charter. Nevertheless, as we… [Read More…] about Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal Challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Immunity Provisions

BC LNG – Waiting for the World to Change

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. February 2013 was the height of optimism regarding the LNG export facilities that were being proposed for the West Coast of British Columbia. At that time almost 20 projects of varying sizes were at different stages of development. The province released budget papers that included a forecast… [Read More…] about BC LNG – Waiting for the World to Change

The Future of the Oil Sands: Reports of its Demise are Premature

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott and Canadian Energy Law. View original article here.  The oil sands have played a vital role in the Canadian economy for the past twenty-five years. Recent geo-political developments both at home and abroad, however, have led many to speculate whether Canada’s oil sands will continue to be viable. Some have even… [Read More…] about The Future of the Oil Sands: Reports of its Demise are Premature

Alberta’s Ambitious Renewable Electricity Program: The Long-Awaited and Eagerly-Anticipated Details Unveiled

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott and Canadian Energy Law. View original article here.  Almost a year after Alberta Premier Notley first announced her Climate Leadership Plan in bold but extraordinarily broad strokes, the details of how she hopes to achieve a target of 30% renewables on Alberta’s grid by 2030 are finally taking shape. Coincident with the first… [Read More…] about Alberta’s Ambitious Renewable Electricity Program: The Long-Awaited and Eagerly-Anticipated Details Unveiled

Live Long and Prosper: Vulcan Solar Project Receives Quick Approval from Alberta Utilities Commission

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott and Canadian Energy Law. View original article here.  The Alberta Utilities Commission (“Commission”) approved the EDF EN Canada Inc. (“EDF”) 77.5 megawatt Vulcan Solar Project on October 25, 2016 in Decision 21897-D01-2016. This is only the second utility-scale solar generation project to be approved by the Commission  and is one of about… [Read More…] about Live Long and Prosper: Vulcan Solar Project Receives Quick Approval from Alberta Utilities Commission