Energy Law Papers

Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Wylie Spicer, and Tanya Bath This article examines issues affecting the offshore oil and gas business in the Canadian Arctic. It begins by discussing the impact of international conventions and the roles of the… [Read More…] about The Canadian Arctic: The Changing Seascape of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Issues

Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Josef G.A. Krüger, and R.J. Daniel Gilborn This article highlights new and emerging bankruptcy and insolvency issues that arose out of the latest recessionary period, which led or contributed to the insolvencies of several… [Read More…] about New and Emerging Issues Arising out of the Bankruptcy or Insolvency of Energy Companies: The Impact of the Latest Recession

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Scott H.D. Bower, Donald E. Greenfield This article provides an overview of recent judicial developments of particular interest to oil and gas lawyers. The authors summarize and comment on recent Canadian case law in… [Read More…] about Recent Judicial Developments of Interest to Oil and Gas Lawyers

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Michael W. McCachen, Karen McGlone, Carol Hales, Lars Olthafer, Douglas Crowther This article identifies recent regulatory and legislative developments of interest to oil and gas lawyers. The authors survey a variety of subject areas,… [Read More…] about Recent Regulatory and Legislative Developments of Interest to Oil and Gas Lawyers

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Janice Buckingham, Paula Olexiuk, Terra Nicolay, Lawna Hurl This article provides owners, and particular oil, gas, and oilsands producers, with an overview of various procurement processes and specific suggestions on how owners can structure… [Read More…] about Tendering and Purchasing Law in Upstream Oil, Gas, and Oilsands: The Competitive Bidding Process and Obligations When Contracting for Work

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Author: Nigel Bankes This article explores the relevance of international human rights law to natural resource developments within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. The author argues that international law prescribes standards that limit the… [Read More…] about International Human Rights Law and Natural Resources Projects Within the Traditional Territories of Indigenous Peoples

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Teresa Meadows, Tony Crossman In Canada, there has been much discussion regarding the best approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These discussions have moved beyond theory in two provinces that approached the issue from… [Read More…] about A Tale of Two Provinces: Imposing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Constraints Through Law and Policy in Alberta and British Columbia

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Kelli Grier, E. Jane Snidell Written primarily for in-house counsel, this article addresses some of the complex legal issues that arise in response to a serious incident in the oil and gas industry. The… [Read More…] about Serious Occupational Health and Safety Incidents in the Oil and Gas Industry: Legal Issues and Recommendations

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Dave Guichon, Bernette Ho, Robert Froehlich Alberta’s natural gas liquids (NGLs) industry commenced development in the 1960s and, with the support of the Alberta government, expanded rapidly in the subsequent decades. Over time each… [Read More…] about Natural Gas Liquids Extraction Rights in Alberta: An Evolving Landscape

Volume 47, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Edward A. Leew, Zeke Purves-Smith This article discusses the consequences of non-perfection of an Operator’s lien and the casual attitudeof Operators towards protecting their security interests. The authors also discuss the nature and level… [Read More…] about Operators’ and Processors’ Liens: Priority, Enforcement, and Practical Considerations