Category Archives: Oil & Gas

When Does a Royalty Owner not have to Pay for a Share of Processing Costs?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Case Considered: 570495 Alberta Ltd. v. Hamilton Brothers Exploration Company, 2008 ABQB 413 PDF Version:  When does a royalty owner not have to pay for a share of processing costs? When does a royalty owner not have to pay for … Continue reading →

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The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: In re Desoto Resources, Joffre Field, ERCB Decision 2008-47 PDF Version:   The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease In an unusual decision the ERCB has asserted its jurisdiction to determine the … Continue reading →

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What Happens when Parties Operate an Oil Battery Without a Formal Agreement?

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: Husky Oil Operations Limited v. Gulf Canada Resources Limited 2008 ABQB 390 PDF Version: What happens when parties operate an oil battery without a formal agreement? Husky Oil has complicated facts, some complex law (unjust enrichment, fiduciary obligation, … Continue reading →

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What Happens When the Deep Rights You Just Purchased are being Drained by the Vendor’s Shallow Rights Well?

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: Nexxtep Resources Ltd. v. Talisman Energy Inc et al, 2007 ABQB 788; aff’d 2008 ABCA 246 PDF Version: What happens when the deep rights you just purchased are being drained by the vendor’s shallow rights well? What happens … Continue reading →

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The Legal Implications of Failing to Continue a Crown Oil and Gas Lease: The Duty of the Operator to its Joint Operators and to the Holder of a Royalty Interest

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: Adeco Exploration Company Ltd. v. Hunt Oil Company of Canada Inc. 2008 ABCA 214, varying unreported oral reasons for judgement of May 3, 2007. PDF Version: The legal implications of failing to continue a Crown oil and gas … Continue reading →

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