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.

Directly and Adversely Affected: The Actual Practice of the Alberta Energy Regulator

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Directly and Adversely Affected: The Actual Practice of the Alberta Energy Regulator Decisions commented on:(1) AER Letter decision to Beaver Lake Cree First Nation re CNRL’s Kirby Expansion Project; (2) AER Letter decision to Cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Responsible Energy Development Act | 1 Comment

Swift Judgment in a Complex Commercial Case

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Swift Judgment in a Complex Commercial Case Case commented on: Blaze Energy Ltd v Imperial Oil Resources, 2014 ABQB 326 The Commercial Court of the English High Court is well known for its capacity to … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Procedure: New Rules of Court, Oil & Gas | 1 Comment

Round One of the Electricity Competition Playoffs Goes to the Market Surveillance Administrator: MSA 1; TAU 0. TAU Cannot Hijack the MSA’s Own Proceeding

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Round One of the Electricity Competition Playoffs Goes to the Market Surveillance Administrator: MSA 1; TAU 0. TAU Cannot Hijack the MSA’s Own Proceeding Decision commented on:AUC Decision 2014-135, TransAlta Corporation, TransAlta Energy Marketing Corp., … Continue reading →

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The AER’s Peace River Odours and Emissions Report and Response

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes Reports commented on: AER Report of Recommendations on Odours and Emissions in the Peace River Area, March 31, 2014, 2014 ABAER 005; AER Response, April 15, 2014 PDF version: The AER’s Peace River Odours and Emissions Report … Continue reading →

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The First Ministerial Direction to the Alberta Energy Regulator: The Aboriginal Consultation Direction

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Giorilyn Bruno and Nigel Bankes Direction commented on: Ministerial Order 141/2013, The Aboriginal Consultation Direction PDF version: The First Ministerial Direction to the Alberta Energy Regulator: The Aboriginal Consultation Direction On November 26, 2013, the Minister of Energy issued … Continue reading →

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