OGEL 2 (2007)
Unisitation
Editorial
- Editorial, Volume V, issue #02 - April 2007 T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
In the Spotlight
- The Similarities and Differences between Mining and Petroleum Investment: A Comparison of Investment Characteristics, Company Decisions and Host Government Regulation B.C. Land, World Bank
Global Oil Markets: A Strategic Interpretation
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Need For A Balancing Act: Reducing Oil Dependence Without Triggering A Global Crisis
G. Longmuir, International Petroleum Consultants Association, Inc.
Anas F. Alhajji, NGP Energy Capital Management
- The Price of Oil J. Gault, John Gault SA
- International Oil Pricing and Analysis on Reason of Changing Price W. Nengquan, Sinochem International Oil Company
Taxation
- Eye on EITI - New Report Finds Action Needed to Manage Natural Resource Revenues Publish What You Pay, www.publishwhatyoupay.org
- Fiscal Stability: To What Extent Can Flexibility Mitigate Changing Circumstances in a Petroleum Production Tax Regime? C. Ochieze, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP)
Unitisation and JDZs
- Special Feature: Unitisation - Introduction J. Ross, Ross Petroleum Limited
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International Unitisation of Oil and Gas Fields: the Legal Framework of International Law, National Laws, and Private Contracts
D.F. Asmus, Baker Botts LLP
E. Bastida, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP)
A. Ifesi, CEPMLP
J. Lang Weaver, University of Houston, Law Center Faculty
S. Mahmud, Assistant Professor, Department of Law University of Dhaka
J. Ross, Ross Petroleum Limited
T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
- Industry Practice in Equity Redeterminations J. Ross, Ross Petroleum Limited
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A Critical Analysis of the Offshore Unitisation Regime in Australia
C. Pope
A. Soh, Minter Ellison Lawyers
- Addressing Perceptions of Procedural Unfairness in Compulsory Unitization by Appointing Neutral Experts G. Wiginton, American University Washington College of Law
- New Developments in the Bolivian Hydrocarbons Legal System: First Unitization Regulation Enacted D.E. Arias, BG Group
- Challenging the Expert in UK Oil and Gas Field Unitisation Disputes J. Ross, Ross Petroleum Limited
- Unitization? A Mathematical Formula to Calculate Redeterminations A.B. Derman, Thompson & Knight LLP
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Lithuania: the Unitisation Becomes More Relevant
D. Greblikiene, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir partneriai
J. Gumbis, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir Partneriai LAWIN
- Oil and Gas deposits at International Boundaries - New ways for Governments and Oil and Gas companies to handle an increasingly urgent problem A. Perry, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge UK LLP
- Cross-Border Unitisation in the North Sea P.D. Cameron, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law & Policy (CEPMLP)
- Trinidad and Tobago-Venezuela Framework Unitisation Treaty J. Ross, Ross Petroleum Limited
- Greater Sunrise gas field, Timor Sea - an update J. Ross, Ross Petroleum Limited
- The France - Canada Agreement on the Exploration and Exploitation of Transboundary Hydrocarbons Fields of 17 May 2005 R. Meese, Avocat à la Cour de Paris
- Managing Maritime Boundary Disputes Over the Continental Shelf in Oil and Gas P.M.A. Ogunjiofor, Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (Eni S.P.A)
- Principles of Boundary Dispute Resolution - A Practical Guide (Presentation) W. Thomas, Eversheds
- Maritime Law and Energy Security in East Asia Z. Keyuan, University of Central Lancashire
- Cross-border Exploratory Unitization: An Onshore Example of Joint Petroleum Exploration between Turkey and Syria E. Can, Turkish State Oil Company
- On Your Marks! Set! Drill! the New Gulf of Guinea Commission and the Exploration of Hydrocarbons in African Deep Seas O.T. Oduntan, The Kent Law School
- Delimitations Maritimes: Reglement Juridictionnel et Conciliation Internationale R. Meese, Avocat à la Cour de Paris
Iraq
- Iraq's Draft Oil Law: The Federal Dimension R. Visser, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
- Basra Crude - The Great Game of Iraq's "Southern" Oil R. Visser, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
- Crude Designs: The Rip-Off of Iraq's Oil Wealth PLATFORM, www.platformlondon.org
- Crude Designs: The Rip-Off of Iraq's Oil Wealth - A Comment J. Gault, John Gault SA
- Iraq's future energy could also be Turkey's business opportunity M. Ögütçü, BG Group
Roundup of Articles
- The Analysis of the Marginal Field Incentive - Indonesian Case B. Lubiantara, OPEC
- Papua New Guinea Embarks on the First Ever Petroleum Licensing Round R. Kewa-Avinaga, Department of Petroleum & Energy
- Oil and What Next? (Presentation) C. Nakhle, Surrey Energy Economics Centre
- Look North for Energy (Presentation) C. Nakhle, Surrey Energy Economics Centre
- Energy Politics, Issue X: Autumn 2006 Energy Politics
- Energy Politics - Issue XI: Winter 2007 Energy Politics
Corruption
- How Multinational Investors Evade Developed Country Laws to Prevent Bribery and Corruption in the Developing World - Including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - and What Can Be Done About It T.H. Moran, Georgetown University
Good Governance
- Quick Reference Guide to Revenue Transparency at the IFIs Bank Information Center, www.bicusa.org
Corporate Social Responsibility
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Corporate Contributions to Sustainable Development
S.S. Thorsen, GLOBAL CSR
K.G. Vejergang, GLOBAL CSR
- Corporate Complicity in the Extractive Industry: Where Does Legal Liability Stand? C. Ochieze, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP)
Human Rights
- International Human Rights Breaches Connected to the Activities of Multinational Enterprises P. Acconci, University of Teramo
The Energy Charter Treaty
- Investment Arbitration and Sustainable Development: Good Intentions - or Effective Results? T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
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Russia and the Energy Charter Treaty: Common Interests or Irreconcileable Differences?
D. Doeh, Denton Wilde Sapte
A. Popov, Denton Wilde Sapte
S. Nappert, 3 Verulam Buildings
- The Energy Charter Treaty Recent Developments K. Hobér, Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
Cases & Commentaries
- Duke Energy International Peru Investments v. Republic of Peru W. Ben Hamida, University of Evry Val d'Essonne & Sciences Po, Paris (France)
- Repsol, YPF v. Petroecuador H. Pérez Loose, Coronel & Pérez
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West Tankers Inc v Ras Riunione Adriatica Di Sicurita Spa & ors
O. Harrison-Hall
S. Friel, Davies Arnold Cooper
- State Subsidies and Public Policy C. Söderlund, Advokatfirman Vinge KB
Liquefied Natural Gas
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Third Party Access to LNG terminals
F. Hernández, NERA Economic Consulting
I. Bahillo, NERA Economic Consulting
Y. Barton, NERA Economic Consulting
National and International Issues in Natural Gas Development
- The Potential Contribution of Natural Gas to Sustainable Development in South Eastern Europe A. Kovacevic
Geopolitics of Energy
- The Changing Role of the National and International Oil Company in a Geopolitical Context H.M. Qabazard, OPEC
- Looking for the cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Strategy C. Egenhofer, Centre for European Policy Studies
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Iran Stuck in Neutral: Energy Geopolitics Hinder Iran's Oil and Gas Industry's Development
D. Wood, David Wood & Associates
M.J. Economides, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston
- Iran's Geopolitics Obscures a Strong Case for Nuclear Power Based on its Long-term Oil & Gas Capabilities D. Wood, David Wood & Associates
- The Coming of the Russian Gas Deficit: Consequences and Solutions A. Riley, City University London
- Why Europe needs an energy policy J. Gault, John Gault SA
- Islam, Oil and Security - From the Gulf to the Caspian (Presentation) T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Russian Disputes
- Between Private and Public International Law: Exorbitant Jurisdiction as Illustrated by the Yukos Case G.C. Moss, University of Oslo
International Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
- Unique Issues in Oil and Gas Disputes D. Mildon, Essex Court Chambers
- Oil & Gas Arbitration - Some Historical Background and Current Significance (Presentation) T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
- International Investment Disputes: Oil, Gas & Energy (Presentation) T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Security of Energy Supply
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Energy Sovereignty and Security - Restoring Confidence in a Cooperative International System
D.A. Bochkarev, EastWest Institute, Global Security Program
G. Austin, EastWest Institute
- Internal Energy Market, Security of Supply and Development Cooperation: Aspects of the Same Policy? P.L. Fratini, Interel Cabinet Stewart
- Can a Liberalised European Energy Market Secure Long-Term Gas Supply? Y. Arshed, Maclay Murray & Spens LLP
- Energy Nationalism: Emerging Threat or Promising Opportunity? J. Nandakumar, DMV Business and Market Research
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Oil & Gas Supply Security through Interdependence: A Case of Policy Reforms in India
P. Paliwal, Institute of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar (IPMG)
P. Harigunani, CyberMedia
- Security of Electricity Supply in Ukraine: Any Gains So Far from the Liberalisation Policy? C. Ochieze, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP)
- Venezuela Investment Climate A&A Energy Security Briefing
Pipelines
- Legal Issues in Pipeline Integrity Programmes C.A. Paul, Joyce & Paul, PLLC
- From Wellhead to Market - press briefing presentation of the report Energy Charter, www.encharter.org
- From Wellhead to Market: Oil Pipeline Tariffs and Tariff Methodologies in Selected Energy Charter Member Countries (2007) Energy Charter, www.encharter.org
Infrastructure
- Why Are Developing World Private Finance Contracts So Difficult to Get Right? M. Parish, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Investment in Foreign Infrastructure: The Legacy & Lessons of Legal-Contractual Failure R.J. Orr, Center for Research on Global Projects, Stanford University
Electricity Law and Regulation
- Energy Regulatory Mechanism and Coordination Across Sectors S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change
- Trading, Markets and Competition S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change
- Reforming Power Markets in Developing Countries: What Have We Learned? J.E. Besant-Jones, World Bank
Emission Trading
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The Legal Nature of CO2 Allowances Under the European Union Emission Trading Scheme - A Multi-Jurisdictional Approach
S.M. Goldberg, Herbert Smith
J. Knox, Herbert Smith LLP
J.R. van Angeren, Stibbe
M. Stötzel
- Emissions Trading and the Management of the 2007 Wall in the United Kingdom and in France A. De Geeter
Renewable Energy
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The Clean Development Mechanism: Special Considerations for Renewable Energy Projects
M. Willis, Baker & McKenzie
M. Wilder, Baker & McKenzie
P. Curnow, Baker & McKenzie
EU Energy
- Energy Law in Europe - Introduction and Outlook J.N. Hennemann, University of Bonn Law School
Coal & Geosequestration
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Geosequestration in Australia: Recent Developments
A.G. Thompson, Minter Ellison
S. Smart, Minter Ellison Lawyers
Book Reviews and Related Material
- Fair Trade for All: How Trade Can Promote Development, Joseph E. Stiglitz and Andrew Charlton (book review) A.F.M. Maniruzzaman, University of Portsmouth
Discussion
- Extractive Industry Transparency; An ENATRES Discussion M.J. Schloss, DamConsult Ltd.
International Contracts
- Hardship and Changed Circumstances as Excuse for Non-Performance of Contracts - Practical Considerations in International Infrastructure Investment and Finance F.R. Fucci, Arnold & Porter LLP
- The Iranian Petroleum Contracts: Past, Present and Future Perspectives W.A. Otman, University of Aberdeen
- Unique Issues in Oil & Gas Contractual Disputes: Injunction, Multi-Party, Specific Performance, Forfeiture & Arbitrability D.R. Haigh, Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP
- Drafting Stabilisation Clauses in International Energy Contracts: Some Pitfalls for the Unwary A.F.M. Maniruzzaman, University of Portsmouth