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.

The rule of capture is not the only no liability rule in the oil and gas business

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Hunt Oil Company of Canada Inc v. Galleon Energy Inc, 2010 ABQB 212 PDF version: The rule of capture is not the only no liability rule in the oil and gas business This decision confirms that where B … Continue reading →

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Ontario Court of Appeal confirms the exclusive jurisdiction of the Ontario Energy Board in relation to natural gas storage rights

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Snopko v Union Gas Ltd, 2010 ONCA 248 PDF version: Ontario Court of Appeal confirms the exclusive jurisdiction of the Ontario Energy Board in relation to natural gas storage rights Gas storage schemes offer the opportunity to take … Continue reading →

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Challenge Notices Under the Terms of the 1990 CAPL Operating Procedure

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Diaz Resources Ltd v Penn West Petroleum Ltd, 2010 ABQB 153 PDF version:  Challenge notices under the terms of the 1990 CAPL Operating procedure This case will be of interest to the oil and gas bar for two … Continue reading →

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The Mackenzie Gas Project and Shale Gas

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Matter considered: Alternatives North, Notice of Motion, Mackenzie Gas Project, asking the National Energy Board to order the proponent to provide the Board with an update on the North American gas market PDF version:   The Mackenzie Gas Project and Shale … Continue reading →

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Damages for production on a dead oil and gas lease

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Canpar Holdings Ltd v Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd and Gentry Resources Ltd, unreported transcript of reasons for judgement October 9, 2009 and December 11, 2009, available here. PDF version:  Damages for production on a dead oil and gas … Continue reading →

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