Category Archives: Oil & Gas

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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Risk Allocation in Operating Agreements for Unconventional Resources

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Fenner Stewart

By: Fenner Stewart and Tony Cioni PDF Version: Risk Allocation in Operating Agreements for Unconventional Resources Model contracts play a principal role in reducing transaction costs. They offer parties a series of rules, which allocates risk so that delays, disagreements, … 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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Provincial Environmental Appeal Boards: A Forum of Choice for Environmental (and First Nation) Plaintiffs?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Provincial Environmental Appeal Boards: A Forum of Choice for Environmental (and First Nation) Plaintiffs? Decision Commented On: Chief Gale and the Fort Nelson First Nation v Assistant Regional Water Manager & Nexen Inc et al, … Continue reading →

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