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.

Compensation for cancelled oil sands rights under the terms of the draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: Compensation for cancelled oil sands rights under the terms of the draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan  Documents commented on: Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan 2011 – 2021, Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan; Proposed Lower Athabasca Integrated Regional Plan … Continue reading →

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A single window for the permitting of energy projects in Alberta: who will look out for the chickens?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: A single window for the permitting of energy projects in Alberta: who will look out for the chickens?  Report commented on: Enhancing Assurance: Developing an integrated energy resources regulator, a discussion document, May 2011 In a discussion paper … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s CCS Disposition Scheme: the Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Alberta’s CCS Disposition Scheme: the Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation  Regulation Commented On: Carbon Sequestration Tenure Regulation, A.R. 68/2011 The provincial government is making steady progress in implementing its plan to put in place a legal … Continue reading →

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The proof of the pudding: ALSA and the Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The proof of the pudding: ALSA and the Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Documents commented on: Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan 2011 – 2021, Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan; Proposed Lower Athabasca Integrated Regional Plan Regulations On April … Continue reading →

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Back to square one: summary judgement on an oil and gas lease validity issue set aside

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: Back to square one: summary judgement on an oil and gas lease validity issue set aside  Case considered: Desoto Resources Limited v. Encana Corporation, 2011 ABCA 100 In this decision the Court of Appeal set aside lower court … Continue reading →

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