OGEL 4 (2007)
Energy Security
Editorial
In the Spotlight
- Quality of Concession Legislation in Early Transition Countries A. Zverev, EBRD
Energy Security
- Obligation to Hold Stocks of Crude Oil and/or Petroleum Products: the European Community and the International Energy Agency Compared S.S. Haghighi, ECONGAS
- Analysing Energy Insecurity J.V. Mitchell, Chatham House
- Maritime choke points and the security of oil supplies from the Gulf: the economist's view G. Luciani, The Robert Schuman Centre of Advanced Studies, European University Institute
- Is Energy Security a Symmetric Concern? J. Gault, John Gault SA
- The Peace Pipeline and its Security Implications: Consensus or Conflict? W. Knowles, Dun & Bradstreet
- Threats to International Energy Infrastructure - The European Context K. Rosner, Consultant
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Discussing Brazil's Nuclear Future
E.M. dos Santos, University of São Paulo
M.T.W. Fagá, IEE - University of Sao Paulo
P.L. Poulallion, SINDE
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Nuclear Power in the Baltic Region: Key Aspects
D. Bugas, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir partneriai
D. Greblikiene, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir partneriai
J. Gumbis, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir Partneriai LAWIN
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Strategic & Integrated Resource Planning Approach to the U.S. Energy Security Issues
B.H. Bowen, Institute for Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies
Z. Yu, Choren USA LLC
- The New Concept of Cooperative Energy Security R.M. Cutler, Carleton University (Canada)
- Recent Developments in Cooperative Energy Security R.M. Cutler, Carleton University (Canada)
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China's Quest for Energy Security: the Consolidation of Oil and Gas Supply Links Between China and the Middle East
X. Ma, Total
M. Ögütçü, BG Group
- One Cold Winter Day? EC Competition Law and Security of Supply K. Talus, UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia (UCL SERAus)
- International Energy Security Viewed by Russia A.V. Belyi, Higher School of Economics
- Energy Security in North America: Solving the Trilemma - Measures for Stabilizing Development of Mexico's Energy Sector J. Dargin, EarthSpark International
- Russia: A Threat to the European Gas Security? K. Sadegh-Zadeh, Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
- Energy security: analyzing US, Mexican and Cuban actions in the deepwater Gulf A. de la Vega Navarro, Université Nationale Autonome du Mexique (UNAM)
- To What Extent Does the Emerging Policy on Climate Change Support Energy Security Objectives? G. Macattram
- The Myth of the Iranian Oil Weapon B. Fattouh, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
- Burgas-Alexandroupoli, the new energy map, and Russia's role in covering the EU's energy needs (in the form of Q&A Analysis in order to facilitate the readers) C. Filis, IIR Russia and Eurasia Centre (CERE)
- What Is Energy Security? General / Supply / Demand Anas F. Alhajji, NGP Energy Capital Management
- What Is Energy Security? Asian Countries and the Concept of "Energy Security" Anas F. Alhajji, NGP Energy Capital Management
- Electricity Generation Capacity Tenders in the Security of Supply Interest: EU Regulation of Internal Electricity Market Facilitation and Intervention H. Bjørnebye, University of Oslo, Faculty of Law
- Different energy visions and implications for the energy future C. Frei, World Energy Council
- European Energy Security: Balancing Priorities J. Gault, John Gault SA
- Energy Security: Toward a New Foreign Policy Strategy, Ed. by Jan H. Kalicki and David L. Goldwyn - a book review D.R. Langenkamp, Consultant
- Energy Security Cooperation in Asia: An ASEAN-SCO Energy Partnership? C. Len, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program
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Energy Balance, Carbon Emissions and Climate Change - Some Hard Choices for Asia
J.P.N. Giri, Aaditya Energy Foundation
S. Mokhatab, Independent Gas-Engineering Consultant, Canada
D. Wood, David Wood & Associates
- The New Security Environment for European Gas: Worsening Geopolitics and Increasing Global Competition for LNG J. Stern, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
- The 'Beijing' vs. 'Washington' Consensus and Resource Management: The Case of Russia D.A. Bochkarev, EastWest Institute, Global Security Program
- Russian Energy Policy and its Challenge to Western Policy Makers K.C. Smith, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Ukraine and Energy Security - Missed Opportunities K.C. Smith, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Energy Security: A World Business Perspective ICC, Commission on Environment and Energy, www.iccwbo.org/policy/environment
Taxation
Production Sharing Contracts
- Appraising the Libyan Petroleum Agreements: A Comparative Analysis of Risk Factors & An Evaluation of their Effectiveness W.A. Otman, University of Aberdeen
Iraq
- Sharing Iraq's Oil: Analyzing Production-Sharing Contracts Under The Final Draft Petroleum Law D.F. Behn, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, Dundee
- Iraq Inches Closer to Oil Legislation Deal but Key Issues Remain R. Visser, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
Roundup of Articles
- Bolivia's New Contract Terms: Operating Under the Nationalization Regime M.V. Vargas, Repsol
- Incentive Schemes in UK Oil and Gas - A Comment P. Carter, The UK Government Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
- NOC, IOC - living in perfect harmony? P. Roberts, Ashurst
- Legal Risks in the Oil Industry L. Moller, The Robert Gordon University, Department of Law
- Commercialization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ("LPG") in Ecuador D.G. Lamanna, SwissEnergySA
- Rent Cycling Theory, the Resource Curse, and Development Policy R.M. Auty, Lancaster University
- Oil and Gas Contracts for Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan - Background Note on Context and Key Issues IIED, www.iied.org
- Report of a Round Table on Oil and Gas Contracts for Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan, April 18 2007 IIED, www.iied.org
- Inherent Tensions between Natural Resources Contracts and Sustainable Development I. Bantekas, Brunel University
- The Transparency of Oil Contracts in Kazakhstan: A Strategy of Sustainable Development and Future Scenario Z. Saurbek, KazMunayGas
- At a Glance: Suzlon's public takeover of REpower Systems AG J.N. Hennemann, University of Bonn Law School
Corruption
- Bribery and Corruption: A Corporate Governance Concern? K. Litvack, F&C Management Limited
Human Rights
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Inadequate Human Rights Measures
A. Damm-Frydenberg
K.G. Vejergang, GLOBAL CSR
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Energy Security and Human Rights
S.S. Thorsen, GLOBAL CSR
T. Børrild, GLOBAL CSR
The Energy Charter Treaty
- The Role of the Energy Charter Treaty in the Context of the European Union and Russia K. Hobér, Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
Africa
- Navigating the Multiple Dispute Settlement Mechanisms in Nigeria's Oil Sector B. Adaralegbe, Babalakin & Co.
- Nigeria's Foreign Oil Companies: Are They Really Nigerian or Foreign? B. Adaralegbe, Babalakin & Co.
Liquefied Natural Gas
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EC Commission announces agreement with Algeria on destination clauses and profit sharing mechanisms in gas and LNG supply contracts: a triumph of form over substance?
J. Scott, Herbert Smith
S. Murray, Herbert Smith
M. Herron, Herbert Smith LLP
National and International Issues in Natural Gas Development
- Argentina's Gas Curtailments: Is It a Simple Breach of an Export Permit? J.P. Lahitou, Diaz Bobillo, Richard & Sigwald
- Step on the Gas - Lower prices essential for growing economy S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change
Decommissioning
- Technology Key to Decommissioning Activities R. Cockburn, Shepherd and Wedderburn
- The Cost of Decommissioning: Government and Industry Attempts at Addressing Decommissioning Liabilities L. Moller, The Robert Gordon University, Department of Law
- Decommissioning Security (Presentation) J. Aldersey-Williams, CMS Cameron McKenna
- Securitising Decommissioning Liabilities and their Impact on UKCS Developments (Presentation) P. Dymond, Oil & Gas UK
- Decommissioning: Role of the DTI (Presentation) K. Mayo, Department of Trade and Industry (UK)
Geopolitics of Energy
- Putin's bid for Caspian natural gas forces the other players to reassess their options C. Filis, IIR Russia and Eurasia Centre (CERE)
- World Politics and Energy Developments D.A.R. Howell, House of Lords, UK
- Myanmar, the Latest Petro Bully M.L. Ross, UCLA Political Science Department
Russian Disputes
- Testimony before the congressional hearing on "U.S.-Russia Economic Relationship: Implications of the Yukos Affair" C. Gaddy, Brookings Institution
- Testimony before the congressional hearing on "U.S.-Russia Economic Relationship: Implications of the Yukos Affair" T. Osborne, Wiggin Osborne Fullerlove
International Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
- Typologies, Efficacy and Political Economy of Stabilisation Clauses: A Critical Appraisal A. Al Faruque, Department of Law, University of Chittagong
- International Investment Disputes - An Advocate's View (Presentation) S.H. Newberger, Crowell & Moring LLP
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History of International Oil & Gas Disputes (Presentation)
D.R. Bishop, King & Spalding
T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
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Negotiating and Drafting Dispute Resolution Provisions for International Petroleum Contracts
J.P. Bowman, King & Spalding LLP
A.T. Martin, www.timmartin.ca
Pipelines
- Don't Become a Hostage to Your Pipeline Construction Contractor: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Lien Law Abuse in Pipeline Construction Projects D.M. vonHartitzsch, Joyce & Paul
Electricity Law and Regulation
- Expanded Use of Implicit Auctioning for Congestion Management in Europe C.F. Zimmermann, Nexant Inc
Climate Change
- Energy and Climate - No need for Conflict C. Nakhle, Surrey Energy Economics Centre
Environment
- The Tragedy of the Commons in the Caspian Sea A. Amanova, University of Calgary
Book Reviews and Related Material
International Contracts
- Managing Oil & Gas Investment Risk T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
- Renegotiating Oil & Gas Investment: "Investor Responses & Remedies" T.W. Wälde, CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Professional News
- A selection of relevant (Italian) Energy and Environment related news by L. De Angelis - Macchi di Cellere Gangemi law firm L. De Angelis, Macchi di Cellere Gangemi