OGEL 1 (2006)
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Editorial
Roundup of Articles
The Russian-Ukrainian gas crisis of January 2006
J. Stern, Oxford Institute for Energy StudiesExxon and Indonesia Reach Accord on a New Oil Field (a comment)
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comGerman Government Coalition's Energy Programme Agreement
Greater Sunrise gas field, Timor Sea (brief summary)
J. RossSideletter to Australia (Re. CMATS)
Sideletter to East Timor (Re. CMATS)
Gulf states award first power grid contract
Recent Developments Nigeria, Sao Tome Meet JDZ Oil Blocs
Economic and Commercial Context for Oil, Gas and Energy Law
High-Level Conflict & Divergence of Control in the Libyan Hydrocarbon Industry: Risks & Uncertainties to IOCs
W.A. Otman, University of AberdeenOil for Food in Perspective
D.R. Langenkamp, ConsultantApplication of Portfolio Management to Optimize Capital Allocation in Oil and Gas Projects
B. LubiantaraLiving with Expensive Oil
D. Parr, GreenpeaceM. Tokola
B. Boardman, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
Oxburgh, House of Lords
J. Ledbetter
J. Doherty, Bell Pottinger Group
Reconciling Governmental Interests and Competitive International Electricity and Gas Markets
V. Engammare, SECOR.H. Weber, University of Zurich
The 2005 Proposal of the European Commission for a Regulation to Impose Balancing Mechanisms on Imports from Certain Countries and the Question of Energy Pricing
S.S. Haghighi, Nargan CompanyThe Oil Industry Growth Challenge: Expanding Production Capacity
Developing the Libyan Marginal Fields: Opportunities and Risks
W.A. Otman, University of AberdeenInternational Energy Outlook now in Arabic
Good Governance
Revenue Transparency Discussion Paper
Insight Investment, www.insightinvestment.comSão Tomé and Nigeria: Inquiry finds lack of transparency and serious flaws in oil licensing round
Publish What You Pay, www.publishwhatyoupay.orgChad and World Bank: PWYP urges all stakeholders to resume talks to end current stalemate over oil revenue management law dispute
Publish What You Pay, www.publishwhatyoupay.orgThe Riddle of the Sphynx: where has Congo's oil money gone?
Global Witness, www.globalwitness.orgExtracting Transparency - The need for an International Financial Reporting Standard for the Extractive Industries
Publish What You Pay, www.publishwhatyoupay.orgPWYP NGO Coalition Comments on Draft EBRD Energy Operations Policy - Revenue and Contract Transparency
Publish What You Pay, www.publishwhatyoupay.orgPWYP NGO Coalition Coalition Statement on the Revision of the Equator Principles
Publish What You Pay, www.publishwhatyoupay.orgStrip Secrecy from Gas Trade to Europe, says new Global Witness report
Global Witness, www.globalwitness.orgEnergy Union, EU Energy
DG Competition discussion paper on the application of Article 82 of the Treaty to exclusionary abuses
Actions for Damages - EC Green Paper
Environment
Compensation for Environmental Damage from the 1991 Gulf War
P.H. Sand, Faculty of Law, University of MunichArbitrating Environmental Disputes
P. Sands, University College LondonInternational Law & Regulations / Law of the Sea
Break the Boundaries and Explore New Frontiers - Evaluating the Impact of the Law of the Sea Treaty on Future Offshore Drilling
P.L. Kelly, Gulf of Mexico FoundationIn the Spotlight
Discretion in the Administration of Offshore Oil and Gas - A Comparative Study
T. Daintith, Institute of Advanced Legal StudiesSovereignty over Minerals and Petroleum in the Islamic (Shariah) Law and the Question of Ownership
M. Bunter, B and R Co, Petroleum ConsultantsEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Corporate Social Responsibility and Transparency
R.M. Mullerat (†), IURIS VALLS AbogadosPipeline Engineers: Ethics, Responsibilities, and Competency
P. Hopkins, Phil Hopkins LtdGlobal Business and Human Rights
A.F.M. Maniruzzaman, University of PortsmouthThe Rise and Rise of CSR
M. Hopkins, MHC InternationalGlobal Oil Markets: A Strategic Interpretation
Why have oil prices increased in recent months?
A.F. Alhajji, www.anasalhajji.comTaxation
Evolution of the UK Fiscal Regime
C. Nakhle, Crystol EnergyEBRD Energy Operations Policy - Fuelling Sustainability and Growth (draft)
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Special Feature on Liquefied Natural Gas, Introduction by the Editors
S.D. Gauducheau, ASC Pty LtdKing & Spalding LLP, www.kslaw.com
P.R. Weems
Overview of Issues Common to Structuring Negotiating and Documenting LNG Projects
P.R. WeemsStrategic Issues in Structuring and Documenting LNG Natural Gas Projects
M. Reuter, BHP BillitonGas-to-Energy: Structuring Downstream Projects
J.L. Keffer, GEM. Reuter, BHP Billiton
Structuring and Documenting LNG Projects
T. ShermanJ.L. Valera, Mayer Brown LLP
Gas 'Interchangeability' and its Effects on U.S. Import Plans
D.R. RogersLong-term Solution Needed to Embrace Imports with Pipeline Gas
D.R. RogersSurvey of Recent Legal and Commercial Issues Affecting LNG Supply and Terminal Use Arrangements
J.R. Boose, Troutman Sanders LLPGovernment Take - The Relationship between the LNG Project and the Host Government
E.W. MannetteP. Roberts, Cross Keys Energy
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 And Regulatory Challenges for US Land-Based LNG Terminals
L.M. Tonery, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPT.S. Perez, Norton Rose Fulbright
Focus on LNG Siting: A State Perspective
K. CostelloLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminals: Siting, Safety and Regulation
P.W. ParfomakA.M. Flynn
Law of LNG: U.S. Terminals - Offshore
C.L. Quarterman, Atlantic CouncilLiquefied Natural Gas: An Overview of Policies, Activities and the Future in the United States with a Focus on Onshore Terminal Issues
S. Slocum Hollis, Duane Morris LLPLNG: FERC Asserts Control
J.R. Richardson, Van Ness Felderman P.C.J.H Burnes Jr., Van Ness Felderman P.C.
FERC Supremacy over Permitting LNG Facilities is Reconfirmed
D.R. RogersU.S. Regulations Set to Boost Imports
P.R. WeemsL.M. Tonery, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
K.D. Keenan, Reed Smith LLP
U.S. LNG Terminals: A More Friendly Regulatory Environment
P.R. WeemsL.M. Tonery, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
K.D. Keenan, Reed Smith LLP
LNG Projects Get a Boost from the US Government
D.R. RogersGreenfield LNG Import Terminal Approvals
P.R. WeemsK.D. Keenan, Reed Smith LLP
FERC Re-evaluates Policy for US LNG Receiving Terminals
E. MasseyChina LNG Projects: An Overview of Legal and Regulatory Issues
A. Howell, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPF.Q. Sun
The Regulation of LNG in Australia
A.G. Thompson, Minter EllisonD. Maclean, Dana Gas
The Perspectives for the Gas Market Growth in Brazil: The Advancement of LNG and the Regulatory Externalities in an Expanding Sector
E.M. dos Santos, University of São PauloC. Oliveira Manoel
BOLIVIA: The Law of LNG
G. Bilder, Alstom Power SystemsProject Financing: How Qatargas II raised bar
T. NewendorpW. Clark, Taylor-DeJongh
S. Gajameragedara, Taylor-DeJongh
LNG Project Financing Faces Changes in 21st Century
T. NewendorpW. Clark, Taylor-DeJongh
LNG Boom: Middle East & Africa - New LNG Trade, Issues and Impacts
T. NewendorpX. Wang, Moody's Investors Service
Financing Implications for LNG Projects
A.T. Marks, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloyDeveloping a "Financeable" LNG Import Project (Part 1)
D.R. RogersDeveloping a "Financeable" LNG Import Project (Part 2)
D.R. RogersDeveloping a "Financeable" LNG Import Project (Part 3)
D.R. RogersOfftake Agreements: Role Features and Alternatives for Project Finance
R.S. de MirandaThe Importance of Shipping in LNG
C. Andersen, Lorentzen & Stemoco ASR. Glasser Herlofsen, The Torvald Klaveness Group
Time Charter Parties in the LNG Trade
P.R. WeemsShipping Schedules in a Regulated Third Party access Market
M. MartínIs the LNG Industry Ready for Strict Liability?
P.R. WeemsK.D. Keenan, Reed Smith LLP
A Ship in Port is Safe...
K.D. Keenan, Reed Smith LLPP.R. Weems
HNS Convention Threatens Strict Liability for LNG Industry
P.R. WeemsFinancing LNG Carriers - Risk and Security
R. Howley, Norton Rose FulbrightS. McCabe, Norton Rose Fulbright
E. Shanks, Norton Rose
Financing Larger LNG Vessels
P. LimEvolution of Long-Term LNG Sales Contracts: Trends and Issues
P.R. WeemsWhere We Are: Relationships, Contacts Evolve Along Supply Chain
D.A. Wood, DWA Energy LimitedThe Geopolitical Risk of LNG
M.T. Burr, www.mtburr.comInternational LNG Sales into North America
R.J. Gruendel, DLA PiperF.A. Russo (†)
Contract Challenges
M.L. Goh, Watson, Farley & WilliamsContracting Practices Evolve for New Global LNG Trade
J.P. Cogan Jr., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.Changing Markets and Contracts of the LNG Business
P. Griffin, White & Case LLPSales Contract Flexibility in the LNG Trade
G.B. GreenwaldNatural Gas Contracts Under Stress: Price, Quantity and Take or Pay
G.B. GreenwaldThe Italian LNG Market
M.R. Mazzanti, ConsultantAustralian LNG - A Producer's Perspective
M. Dulaney, Johnson Winter & SlatteryJ.S. Lee, Johnson Winter & Slattery
The Growing Impact of EC Competition Law on Gas Sale and Transportation Agreements
J.A. Rodriguez, Sullivan & CromwellNew Light on an Old Issue: the European Commission's Decisions - Striking Down Territorial Restrictions in Gas Services and Transportation Agreements
J.A. Rodriguez, Sullivan & CromwellThe Establishment of the APEC Gas Forum
R.L. Pritchard, ResourcesLaw InternationalThe Energy Charter Treaty
Adjudicatory Aspects of Transit Dispute Conciliation Under the Energy Charter Treaty
C.S. BambergerCases & Commentaries
Barcelona Traction (Annals of Finance - Part I)
J. BrooksBarcelona Traction (Annals of Finance - Part II)
J. BrooksNational and International Issues in Natural Gas Development
Property in Commingled Gas - the Legal Structures Compared
D. Mildon, Essex Court ChambersAlternative Gas Supplies to Europe: Pro & Contra of the diversification towards Central Asia
D.A. Bochkarev, EastWest Institute, Global Security ProgramThe Russian East's Gas Exports: Their Impact on the Asia-Pacific and China
E.M. KhartukovE. Starostina, PetroFinance Consultancy (PFG)
Pipelines
The Politics of Pipelines
A.F. Alhajji, www.anasalhajji.comProduction Sharing Contracts
Change in Control Clauses
I.N. RampaulPractical Considerations Associated with Drafting Arbitration Provisions in Host Government Contracts
F.C. Alexander Jr., Dentons Canada LLPGeopolitics of Energy
Political Risks for International Oil Companies Investing in Latin America
J.L. Valera, Mayer Brown LLPRussian Disputes
The Rule of Law in Russia: Getting Khodorkovsky
B.W. Bean, Michigan State University College of LawThe Government of the Russian Federation v. Alexander Viktorovich Temerko (Judgment)
Between the Government of the Russian Federation v. Dmitry Maruev and Natalya Chernysheva (Judgment)
Yukos Affair: Review of the Criminal Sentence and Appeal
P. ClatemanStrategic Arbitration
M.D. Goldhaber, The American LawyerDecision VII ZB 8/06, Sedelmayer v. Russian Federation
Swedish Supreme Court Judgment Russian Federation vs. Sedelmayer 2006
Swiss Federal Tribunal examines a Russian request to produce documents and to freeze bank account connected with Yukos case - Decision of 4 January 2006 04.01.2006 1A.215/2005
Swiss Federal Tribunal examines a Russian request to produce documents and to freeze bank account connected with Yukos case - Decision of 4 January 2006 04.01.2006 1A.216/2005
Swiss Federal Tribunal examines a Russian request to produce documents and to freeze bank account connected with Yukos case - Decision of 4 January 2006 04.01.2006 1A.217/2005
International Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
Choice of Law Provisions when Drafting Arbitration Provisions for International Oil and Gas Agreements
A.B. Derman, Holland & Knight LLPM. Hallake, Jones Day
A. Golding, Thompson & Knight LLP
W.M. Katz Jr., Thompson & Knight LLP
P.A. Vermillion, Chesapeake Energy Corporation
The Court of Appeal upholds the High Court judgment on the first investment treaty arbitration award before the English courts - Occidental Exploration and Production Company v The Republic of Ecuador
L. Gouiffès, Hogan Lovells LLPRecourse to Arbitration in Oil & Gas Contracts in Venezuela (OGEMID discussion)
E. Bastida, Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP)S. Leech, Clyde & Co
A. Fernandez-Concheso, Clyde & Co
Comments on Recourse to Arbitration in Venezuela in Relation to Oil and Gas Contracts
S. Leech, Clyde & CoA. Fernandez-Concheso, Clyde & Co