Monthly Archives: May 2008

A Lost Opportunity for Clarifying Public Participation Issues in Oil and Gas Decision Making

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Nickie Nikolaou

Cases Considered: Graff v. Alberta (Energy and Utilities Board), 2008 ABCA 119 PDF Version: A Lost Opportunity for Clarifying Public Participation Issues in Oil and Gas Decision Making Those of us following the year-long journey of the Graff family (the … Continue reading →

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The Independent Operation Of The Shut-in Clause Of An Oil And Gas Lease

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: Kensington Energy Ltd v. B & G Energy Ltd 2008 ABCA 151 PDF Version: The Independent Operation Of The Shut-in Clause Of An Oil And Gas Lease In this important decision (hereafter “Kensington”) the majority of the Alberta … Continue reading →

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The relationship between the well licence jurisdiction of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the jurisdiction of the Surface Rights Board

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: EnCana Corporation v. Campbell, [2008] ABQB 234 PDF Version: The relationship between the well licence jurisdiction of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the jurisdiction of the Surface Rights Board Justice Crighton’s decision in EnCana v. Campbell suggests … Continue reading →

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