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.

English Court of Appeal Confirms that an Operator Entitled to be “held neutral”

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: English Court of Appeal Confirms that an Operator Entitled to be “held neutral” Case Commented On: Spirit Energy Resources et al Marathon Oil UK LLC, [2019] EWCA Civ 11. In a decision that will be … Continue reading →

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Opening a Can of Worms: What are the Applicable Market Rules for Generation Where the Generator Fails to Use the Entire Output?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Opening a Can of Worms: What are the Applicable Market Rules for Generation Where the Generator Fails to Use the Entire Output? Decision Commented On: EPCOR Water Services Inc., EL Smith Solar Power Plant, February … Continue reading →

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Leave to Appeal Denied on the AUC’s Jurisdiction to Create an Effective Remedy in the Line-Loss Saga

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Leave to Appeal Denied on the AUC’s Jurisdiction to Create an Effective Remedy in the Line-Loss Saga Case Commented On: Capital Power Corporation v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2018 ABCA 437 (CanLII) There are previous posts on … Continue reading →

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Justice Romaine Weighs in on ‘lifting the stay’ in the Context of Replacement of Operator Provisions in Oil and Gas Joint Venture Agreements

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Justice Romaine Weighs in on ‘lifting the stay’ in the Context of Replacement of Operator Provisions in Oil and Gas Joint Venture Agreements Case Commented On: Alberta Energy Regulator v Lexin Resources Ltd, 2019 ABQB 23 … Continue reading →

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Negotiated Settlements and Just and Reasonable Rates

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Negotiated Settlements and Just and Reasonable Rates Decision Commented On: National Energy Board, TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TransCanada) Application for Approval of 2018 to 2020 Mainline Tolls RH-001-2018, Reasons for Decision, December 13, 2018 This is … Continue reading →

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