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.

Another Manitoba Oil and Gas Lease Termination Decision

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Another Manitoba Oil and Gas Lease Termination Decision Case Commented On: Fire Sky Energy Inc. v EverGro Energy Corporation, 2020 MBQB 133 (CanLII) I am not sure what’s going on downstream of us these days, but … Continue reading →

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The AUC Rejects an Application for an Industrial System Designation

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The AUC Rejects an Application for an Industrial System Designation Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 25117-D01-2020, TA Kaybob 3 Generation Facility Inc. Generation Facilities Applications; SemCAMS Midstream ULC Industrial System Designation Application, Kaybob 3 Generation Facilities … Continue reading →

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MSA Announces Investigation into the Bidding Practices of the Balancing Pool

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: MSA Announces Investigation into the Bidding Practices of the Balancing Pool Proceedings and Announcements Commented On: (1) MSA News Release, “MSA has issued a formal notice of investigation to the Balancing Pool related to offer … Continue reading →

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Consent Provisions in Long-Term Relational Contracts

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Consent Provisions in Long-Term Relational Contracts Case Commented On: Apache North Sea Ltd v Ineos FPS Ltd, [2020] EWHC 2081 (Comm) The drafters of long-term relational contracts often have to deal with the uncertainties of future … Continue reading →

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Court Confirms that Offshore Board Cannot Extend a Licence Term by Issuing a Replacement Licence

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes  PDF Version: Court Confirms that Offshore Board Cannot Extend a Licence Term by Issuing a Replacement Licence Case commented on: David Suzuki Foundation v Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, 2020 NLSC 94 (CanLII). This decision involves … Continue reading →

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