Author Archives: Nigel Bankes

About Nigel Bankes

Nigel Bankes is emeritus professor of law at the University of Calgary. Prior to his retirement in June 2021 Nigel held the chair in natural resources law in the Faculty of Law.

Carbon Security or Carbon Whimsy?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Carbon Security or Carbon Whimsy? Document commented on: Alberta’s Proposed Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction System: Discussion Document, July 2019 This Discussion Document contains the Government of Alberta’s proposal to replace the current Carbon Competitiveness … Continue reading →

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Another Interconnection Application Crashes Out

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Another Interconnection Application Crashes Out Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 24126-D01-2019, Keyera Energy Ltd, Cynthia Gas Plant Power Plant Application, June 25, 2019 In its Smith decision earlier this year, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) concluded … Continue reading →

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Royalty Certainty for the Oil and Gas Industry?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Royalty Certainty for the Oil and Gas Industry? Legislation Commented On: Alberta Bill 12: Royalty Guarantee Act On June 20, 2019 Alberta’s Legislature gave first reading to Bill 12, The Royalty Guarantee Act. The Bill aims … Continue reading →

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The Implications of the AUC’s Smith Decision

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Implications of the AUC’s Smith Decision Decisions commented on: AUC Decision 23756-DOI-2019, Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. Glacier Power Plant Alteration, April 26, 2019; and AUC Decision 24393-D01-2019, International Paper Canada Pulp Holdings ULC … Continue reading →

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Gross Overriding Royalty Payable on 100% of Production

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Gross Overriding Royalty Payable on 100% of Production Case Commented On: Obsidian Energy Partnership v Grizzly Resources Ltd, 2019 ABQB 406 In this decision, Master J.T. Prowse granted summary judgment in favour of Obsidian (formerly Penn … Continue reading →

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