OGEL 4 (2007)
Energy Security
Editorial
Roundup of Articles
Bolivia's New Contract Terms: Operating Under the Nationalization Regime
M.V. Vargas, Ecopetrol America Inc.Incentive Schemes in UK Oil and Gas - A Comment
P. Carter, Prospect AdvisoryNOC, IOC - living in perfect harmony?
P. Roberts, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPLegal Risks in the Oil Industry
L. Moller, The Robert Gordon University, Department of LawCommercialization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ("LPG") in Ecuador
D.G. LamannaRent Cycling Theory, the Resource Curse, and Development Policy
R.M. Auty, Lancaster UniversityOil and Gas Contracts for Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan - Background Note on Context and Key Issues
IIED, www.iied.orgReport of a Round Table on Oil and Gas Contracts for Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan, April 18 2007
IIED, www.iied.orgInherent Tensions between Natural Resources Contracts and Sustainable Development
I. Bantekas, Brunel UniversityThe Transparency of Oil Contracts in Kazakhstan: A Strategy of Sustainable Development and Future Scenario
Z. Saurbek, KazMunayGasAt a Glance: Suzlon's public takeover of REpower Systems AG
J.N. Hennemann, SwecoEnvironment
The Tragedy of the Commons in the Caspian Sea
A. AmanovaIn the Spotlight
Quality of Concession Legislation in Early Transition Countries
A. Zverev, EBRDIraq
Sharing Iraq's Oil: Analyzing Production-Sharing Contracts Under The Final Draft Petroleum Law
D.F. Behn, PluriCourts, University of OsloIraq Inches Closer to Oil Legislation Deal but Key Issues Remain
R. Visser, Norwegian Institute of International AffairsKurdistan Regional Government (KRG) publishes oil law
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) publishes final draft MODEL PSC
Taxation
Possible Reforms to the Fiscal Regime Applicable to Windfall Profits in South Africa's Liquid Fuel Energy Sector, with particular reference to the Synthetic Fuel Industry (February 2007)
Windfall Taxes on the Liquid Fuels Industry - Response to the task team report on windfall profits in the liquid fuels industry
The New Alberta Royalty Framework
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
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. ScottS. Murray, Herbert Smith Freehills
M. Herron, Herbert Smith Freehills
Production Sharing Contracts
Appraising the Libyan Petroleum Agreements: A Comparative Analysis of Risk Factors & An Evaluation of their Effectiveness
W.A. Otman, University of AberdeenCorruption
Bribery and Corruption: A Corporate Governance Concern?
K. Litvack, EniHuman Rights
What's Wrong with Rights? Re-thinking Human Rights and Responsibilities
D. FlynnInadequate Human Rights Measures
A. Damm-FrydenbergK. Lembcke, Sort Of Coal ApS
Energy Security and Human Rights
S.S. Thorsen, GLOBAL CSRT. Børrild, Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke
The Energy Charter Treaty
The Role of the Energy Charter Treaty in the Context of the European Union and Russia
K. Hobér, 3 Verulam BuildingsAfrica
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.National and International Issues in Natural Gas Development
Argentina's Gas Curtailments: Is It a Simple Breach of an Export Permit?
J.P. Lahitou, LawyerStep on the Gas - Lower prices essential for growing economy
S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic ChangePipelines
Don't Become a Hostage to Your Pipeline Construction Contractor: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Lien Law Abuse in Pipeline Construction Projects
D.M. vonHartitzsch, Coffey, Senger & McDanielDecommissioning
Technology Key to Decommissioning Activities
R. Cockburn, Maclay Murray & Spens LLPThe Cost of Decommissioning: Government and Industry Attempts at Addressing Decommissioning Liabilities
L. Moller, The Robert Gordon University, Department of LawDecommissioning Security (Presentation)
J. Aldersey-Williams, CMS Cameron McKennaSecuritising Decommissioning Liabilities and their Impact on UKCS Developments (Presentation)
P. Dymond, Oil & Gas UKDecommissioning: 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, International Olympic Truce CentreWorld Politics and Energy Developments
D.A.R. Howell, British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)Myanmar, the Latest Petro Bully
M.L. Ross, UCLA Political Science DepartmentRussian Disputes
Mikhail Khodorkovsky v. Swiss Federal Public Prosecutor's Office - Decision of August 13, 2007 (1A.29/2007/col.)
Testimony before the congressional hearing on "U.S.-Russia Economic Relationship: Implications of the Yukos Affair"
C. Gaddy, Brookings InstitutionTestimony before the congressional hearing on "U.S.-Russia Economic Relationship: Implications of the Yukos Affair"
T. Osborne, Wiggin Osborne FullerloveInternational Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
Typologies, Efficacy and Political Economy of Stabilisation Clauses: A Critical Appraisal
A. Al Faruque, Department of Law, University of ChittagongArbitration and Natural Resources
F. de Trazegnies Granda, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Faculty of LawInternational Investment Disputes - An Advocate's View (Presentation)
S.H. Newberger, Crowell & Moring LLPHistory of International Oil & Gas Disputes (Presentation)
D.R. Bishop, King & SpaldingT.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Negotiating and Drafting Dispute Resolution Provisions for International Petroleum Contracts
J.P. Bowman, King & Spalding LLPA.T. Martin, www.timmartin.ca
Electricity Law and Regulation
Expanded Use of Implicit Auctioning for Congestion Management in Europe
C.F. Zimmermann, Nexant IncClimate Change
Energy and Climate - No need for Conflict
C. Nakhle, Crystol EnergyEnergy Security
Obligation to Hold Stocks of Crude Oil and/or Petroleum Products: the European Community and the International Energy Agency Compared
S.S. Haghighi, Nargan CompanyAnalysing Energy Insecurity
J.V. Mitchell, Chatham HouseMaritime 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 InstituteIs Energy Security a Symmetric Concern?
J. Gault, John Gault SAThe Peace Pipeline and its Security Implications: Consensus or Conflict?
W. Knowles, Dun & BradstreetThreats to International Energy Infrastructure - The European Context
K. Rosner, ConsultantDiscussing Brazil's Nuclear Future
E.M. dos Santos, University of São PauloM.T.W. Fagá, IEE - University of Sao Paulo
P.L. Poulallion, SINDE
Nuclear Power in the Baltic Region: Key Aspects
D. Bugas, Freelance Creative / CopywriterD. Greblikiene, Ellex Valiunas
J. Gumbis, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir Partneriai LAWIN
Strategic & Integrated Resource Planning Approach to the U.S. Energy Security Issues
B.H. Bowen, Institute for Interdisciplinary Engineering StudiesZ. Yu, HelioFocus China
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)China's Quest for Energy Security: the Consolidation of Oil and Gas Supply Links Between China and the Middle East
X. Ma, TotalM. Ögütçü, Global Resources Partnership
One Cold Winter Day? EC Competition Law and Security of Supply
K. Talus, Tulane Center for Energy Law, Tulane UniversityInternational Energy Security Viewed by Russia
A.V. Belyi, University of Eastern FinlandEnergy Security in North America: Solving the Trilemma - Measures for Stabilizing Development of Mexico's Energy Sector
J. Dargin, Middle East energy expertRussia: A Threat to the European Gas Security?
K. Sadegh-Zadeh, BPEnergy security: analyzing US, Mexican and Cuban actions in the deepwater Gulf
A. de la Vega Navarro, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)To What Extent Does the Emerging Policy on Climate Change Support Energy Security Objectives?
G. MacattramThe Relevance of WTO Rules for Energy Security: Informal Discussion Notes
M. Desta, Leicester De Montfort Law SchoolThe Myth of the Iranian Oil Weapon
B. Fattouh, Oxford Institute for Energy StudiesBurgas-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, International Olympic Truce CentreWhat Is Energy Security? General / Supply / Demand
A.F. Alhajji, www.anasalhajji.comWhat Is Energy Security? Asian Countries and the Concept of "Energy Security"
A.F. Alhajji, www.anasalhajji.comElectricity 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; Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUIDifferent energy visions and implications for the energy future
C. Frei, World Energy CouncilEuropean Energy Security: Balancing Priorities
J. Gault, John Gault SAEnergy Security: Toward a New Foreign Policy Strategy, Ed. by Jan H. Kalicki and David L. Goldwyn - a book review
D.R. Langenkamp, ConsultantEnergy Security Cooperation in Asia: An ASEAN-SCO Energy Partnership?
C. Len, Energy Studies Institute, National University of SingaporeEnergy Balance, Carbon Emissions and Climate Change - Some Hard Choices for Asia
J.P.N. Giri, Aaditya Energy FoundationS. Mokhatab, Independent Gas-Engineering Consultant, Canada
D.A. Wood, DWA Energy Limited