Category Archives: Oil & Gas

A Legal Regime for the Development of Geothermal Resources in Alberta

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: A Legal Regime for the Development of Geothermal Resources in Alberta Bill Commented On: Bill 36, Geothermal Resources Development Act, 2nd Sess, 30th Leg, Alberta, 2020 (first reading 20 October 2020) The recognition of a … Continue reading →

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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 2020/2021 Orphan Fund Levy and the Missing Consultation on Environmental Liability Management Reform

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The 2020/2021 Orphan Fund Levy and the Missing Consultation on Environmental Liability Management Reform Document Commented On: 2020/2021 Orphan Fund Levy Bulletin, Alberta Energy Regulator, September 10 2020 The Orphan Fund Levy is a levy imposed by the … 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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