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.

Interest Clause in a Drilling Contract Not a Penalty

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Interest Clause in a Drilling Contract Not a Penalty Case Commented On: Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership v Yangaarra Resources Ltd, 2015 ABQB 649 This decision of Master Prowse follows on from his earlier decision … Continue reading →

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Upstream UK Oil and Gas Contract Case of Interest to the Energy Bar

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Upstream UK Oil and Gas Contract Case of Interest to the Energy Bar Case Commented On: Scottish Power UL Plc v BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd et al, [2015] EWHC 2658 (Comm) This case involved … Continue reading →

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The Regulatory Treatment of Stranded Assets in Alberta

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Regulatory Treatment of Stranded Assets in Alberta Case Commented On: Fortis Alberta Inc v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2015 ABCA 295 The Court of Appeal has now handed down its unanimous decision on the appeal … Continue reading →

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Methodological Pluralism: Canadian Utility Law Does Not Prescribe any Particular Prudent Expenditure or Prudent Investment Test that a Regulator Must Apply

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Methodological Pluralism: Canadian Utility Law Does Not Prescribe any Particular Prudent Expenditure or Prudent Investment Test that a Regulator Must Apply Case Commented On: Ontario (Energy Board) v Ontario Power Generation Inc., 2015 SCC 44, … Continue reading →

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“Contract Depth” Does Not Mean Optimal Depth

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: “Contract Depth” Does Not Mean Optimal Depth Case Commented On: Shallow Gas Drilling Corp v Legacy Oil and Gas, 2015 ABQB 606 It would be nice to know a little more about the facts of … Continue reading →

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