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.

Finally, a Plan (albeit drip-by-drip) to Phase Out Coal and Keep the Lights On

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Finally, a Plan (albeit drip-by-drip) to Phase Out Coal and Keep the Lights On Documents and press releases commented on: (1) Press Release, Electricity Price Protection, November 22, 2016; (2) AESO, Alberta’s Wholesale Electricity Market Transmission … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Energy, Natural Resources | 2 Comments

Making Sense of Nonsense? Or Perhaps Not

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Heather Lilles PDF Version: Making Sense of Nonsense? Or Perhaps Not Case Commented On: Eon Energy Ltd v Ferrybank Resources Ltd, 2016 ABQB 585 (CanLII) What happens when two oil and gas companies enter into a joint … Continue reading →

Posted in Contracts, Oil & Gas | 1 Comment

Bill 27: Financial Support for Renewable Electricity

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Bill 27: Financial Support for Renewable Electricity Legislation Commented On: Bill 27, Renewable Electricity Act Report Commented On: AESO, Renewable Electricity Program, Recommendations, dated May 2016, publicly released November 3, 2016 Press Release Commented On: Government … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Energy | 1 Comment

Oil Sands Emission Limit Legislation: A Real Commitment or Kicking It Down the Road?

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Oil Sands Emission Limit Legislation: A Real Commitment or Kicking It Down the Road? Legislation Commented On: Bill 25: The Oil Sands Emission Limit Act Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan has four key planks: Phasing out emissions … Continue reading →

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Compulsory Conciliation under the Law of the Sea Convention: Rich Pickings in the Decision on Objections to Competence of the Timor-Leste/Australia Conciliation Commission

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Compulsory Conciliation under the Law of the Sea Convention: Rich Pickings in the Decision on Objections to Competence of the Timor-Leste/Australia Conciliation Commission Decision commented on: Conciliation Commission, Between the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law of the Sea | 3 Comments