Category Archives: Oil & Gas

The Independent Operation Of The Shut-in Clause Of An Oil And Gas Lease

Cases Considered: Kensington Energy Ltd v. B & G Energy Ltd 2008 ABCA 151 PDF Version:  The Independent Operation Of The Shut-in Clause Of An Oil And Gas Lease In this important decision (hereafter “Kensington”) the majority of the Alberta … Continue reading

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The relationship between the well licence jurisdiction of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the jurisdiction of the Surface Rights Board

Cases Considered: EnCana Corporation v. Campbell, [2008] ABQB 234 PDF Version: The relationship between the well licence jurisdiction of the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the jurisdiction of the Surface Rights Board Justice Crighton’s decision in EnCana v. Campbell suggests … Continue reading

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Calculating the Price of Gas: Wet or Dry?

Cases Considered: Cargill Gas Marketing Ltd. v. Alberta Northeast Gas Limited, 2008 ABQB 59 PDF Version: Calculating the Price of Gas: Wet or Dry? When gas is sold on the basis of its thermal or heating value it is necessary … Continue reading

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What Zones Were the Subject of a Unitization Agreement?

Case Considered: Signalta Resources Limited v. Dominion Exploration Canada Limited, 2007 ABQB 636 Keywords: oil and gas law, expert witnesses, unit agreements, limitations, damages PDF Version: What Zones Were the Subject of a Unitization Agreement? The question of what substances … Continue reading

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