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Editorial

Editorial, Volume I, issue #04 - September 2003

Roundup of Articles

International Energy Law: Concepts, Context and Players: A Preliminary Introduction

T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee

3rd Phase of European Electricity Liberalisation: Heading towards Level Market Conditions with effect from July 2004

H. Matthiesen, www.henning-matthiesen.de

Commission successfully settles GFU case with Norwegian gas producers

Commission clears gas supply contracts between German gas wholesaler WINGAS and EDF-Trading

Commission settles investigation into territorial sales restrictions with Nigerian gas company NLNG

Commission closes investigation into UK/Belgium gas interconnector

Commission clears Irish Synergen venture between ESB and Statoil following strict commitments

Commission Settles Marathon Case with German Gas Company BEB

Commission's competition services settle Marathon case with Gasunie

Commission and Danish competition authorities jointly open up Danish gas market

Competition Policy Newsletter, october 2003

Competition Policy Newsletter, summer 2003

Commission launches investigation into possible state aid for Electricité de France

Energy Liberalisation and EC Competition Law

M. Albers

Emerging competition in European energy markets

A. Schaub

Competition Policy And Liberalisation Of Energy Markets

A. Schaub

The single energy market: the relationship between competition policy and regulation

M. Monti, European Commision

The Role of EC Competition Policy In The Liberalisation of EU Energy Markets

A. Tradacete, European Commission

Applying EU Competition Law To The Newly Liberalised Energy Markets

P. Lowe, European Commision

The Caspian Sea Report: New Opportunities Offshore Kazakhstan

Norton Rose, www.nortonrose.com

Comments on Kaj Hober's proposal for multi-party arbitration over the Caspian Sea delimitation disputes

Slovak Preparation on Integration into the European Union: Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Regulation

J. Handrlica, Law School, Charles IV. University in Prague

Kazmunaygas: Strengthening the State's Role in Petroleum Development In Kazakhstan

M. Telemtayev, White & Case LLP

Tail Whacks Dog: Few PSAs Can Go Forward in Russia

A. Bardin
J.H. Hines, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

The Geopolitics of Oil And Gas

M. Bunter, B and R Co, Petroleum Consultants

World Oil's International Outlook 2003

A.F. Alhajji, www.anasalhajji.com

The Islamic (Sharia) Law and Petroleum Developments in the Countries of North Africa and the Arab World

M. Bunter, B and R Co, Petroleum Consultants

Equator Principles - New Environmental and Social Guidelines for Project Finance Transactions including Oil, Gas and Energy Investment

Sullivan & Cromwell llp, www.sullcrom.com

Energy and Trade: An Introduction

M. Desta, Leicester De Montfort Law School

Upstream Petroleum Agremeents in Kuwait: A Presentation

A.A.E. Al-Attar, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Houston)

American Policy in Iraq

F. Alamri

Pakistan Offshore Exploration and Production Rules

Oil and Gas News from Bolivia

D.E. Arias, Universidad Católica de Salta

Dispute Management in the Oil, Gas And Energy Industries

N.D. Rubins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Report on NAFTA Chapter 11 Multi-stakeholder Consultations: 28 May 2003, Montreal, Canada

Determination of Expropriation Claim of MidAmerican (CalEnergy) for Expropriation in Indonesia (including non-payment of Himpurna award)

Final Damages Award in CME Czech Republic, BV v Czech Republic: An Overview

N.D. Rubins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Judgment on the setting-aside request concerning the CME v Czech Republic arbitral award

Pro-Active Mediation of International Business and Investment Disputes Involving Long-Term Contracts: From Zero-Sum Litigation to Efficient Dispute Management

T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee

Understanding on U.S. Bilateral Investment Treaties with EU Accession States.

Investor-State Arbitration v State-State Arbitration in Bilateral Investment Treaties

J. Seifi

Arbitration Award may alter Dabhol Debate

M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.com

Further Information on the Dhabhol Project, including a list of the relevant, on-going arbitrations

D. Krishan, Lawyer

Yaoung Chi Oo Trading v Myanmar: The First ASEAN Investment Arbitral Award

E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes

Vivendi and BIT arbitration

E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes

The 'Noga-Case': Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes

The ICC Pre-trial Referee Procedure

E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes

Recent Developments in International Dispute Resolution around the Worlds: Developments in Europe

White & Case, www.whitecase.com

Solutions offered by Transnational Rules in Case of Interference by the Courts of the place of arbitration

C. Partasides KC, Three Crowns LLP

Independence and Impartiality in International Arbitration - an Assessment

Construction of Arbitration Clause in Nigeria: A Recent Case

I.A. Adjenughure, Institute for Dispute Resolution

Enron v Maharashtra State Electricity Bodies

D. Krishan, Lawyer

Confidentiality Rules OK? Recent Developments affecting the Confidentiality of Arbitrations

H.R. Dundas, International Arbitrator, Mediator and Expert Determiner

The List of Energy Industry Arbitrators (The Denton Wilde Sapte Proposal for Energy Arbitration)

S. Nappert, 3 Verulam Buildings

Proposal for a draft energy arbitration clause (The Denton Wilde Sapte Proposal for Energy Arbitration)

S. Nappert, 3 Verulam Buildings

Proposed Qualifications for Energy Industry Arbitrators (The Denton Wilde Sapte Proposal for Energy Arbitration)

Creation of an Energy Arbitrators' Panel

H.R. Dundas, International Arbitrator, Mediator and Expert Determiner

JWI Contents: Vol 4, No 4, August 2003

JWI Contents: Vol 4, No 5, October 2003

Economic and Commercial Context for Oil, Gas and Energy Law

The Demise of the Energy Marketing Industry: An Industry in Decline?

J.I. Considine, CEPMLP
T. Dawson

Environment

Energy Law and Sustainable Development, IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No 47, 2003

T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee

Kyoto's Catch 22: Oil, Ships and Direct Action Protests at Sea

G. Plant, Marine & Environment/Energy Law and Policy Ltd.

EU Environmental Liability Draft Directive

Kyoto's Catch 22

R.L. Pritchard, ResourcesLaw International

Shell's Commitment to Biodiversity

In the Spotlight

Arbitration in the Oil, Gas and Energy Field: Emerging Energy Charter Treaty Practice

T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee

Governance Issues

Corporate Governance in the Oil, Gas and Energy Industries: The Human Rights Framework and the Community Perspective

J.L. Gunderson, National Association of Corporate Directors

Managing a Legal Department

Legal Department Management: The Provision of a Service

R. Shoylekov, Wolseley plc

Unitisation and JDZs

Agreement Between The Government Of Australia And The Government Of The Democratic Republic Sunrise And Troubadour Fields, Done At Dilli On 6 March 2003 Of Timor-Leste Relating To The Unitisation

OGEL Profiles

International Organisations in the Energy Sector, No 4: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD)

T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee

International Organisations in the Energy Sector, No 5: The International Labour Office (www.ilo.org)

N.S. Jennings, International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Digests for Official Reports & Cases

Report from the EU Commission on the application of the Community rules for state aid to the coal industry in 2001

OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform: Regulatory Reform in Gas and Electricity and the Professions (United Kingdom)

Concluding Remarks in the Cross-Border Gas Trade Conference 2002 - International Energy Agency

IEA Study and Key Messages on Challenges facing China's Developing Gas Market: 'Developing China's Natural Gas Market: the Energy Policy Challenges'

Commercializing Natural Gas: Lessons from the Seminar in Nairobi for Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond - Joint UNDP/World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP)

Bolivia-Brazil Gas Pipeline Project: (GASBOL)

Africa Gas Initiative: Main Report February 2001

Africa Gas Initiative: Angola, Joint UNDP/World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP)

National and International Issues in Natural Gas Development

Natural Gas Security in the EU: Litigation Risks may concentrate Corporate Minds

J. Stern, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Transnational Gas Projects and their Agreements: A Practical and Legal Guide

P. Griffin, White & Case LLP

Allocation and Attribution in Commingled Streams of Natural Gas: A Practical and Legal Guide

P. Griffin, White & Case LLP

Changing Markets and Contracts of LNG Business

P. Griffin, White & Case LLP

US LNG Terminals: Taking Advantage of a More Friendly Regulatory Environment

K.D. Keenan, Reed Smith LLP
P.R. Weems
Z. Brocka Balbi

Case Law on Italian Gas Liberalisation

Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, www.macchi-gangemi.com

Gas: Legal Developments in Italy

Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, www.macchi-gangemi.com

Network Code Eni Group - Snam Rete Gas (July 2003)

Gas Sector Restructuring in EU Countries: Implications for Romania

Nexant, www.nexant.com

Promoting Australia's LNG Industry through Fiscal Incentives

Z. Mahayni

To What Extent do Take-or-Pay Contracts facilitate the Development of Infant Gas Markets and What Challenges do they pose at a Time of Liberalisation?

H. Matthiesen, www.henning-matthiesen.de

Gas Regulatory and Restructuring Assistance Presentation on Regulatory Issues

Nexant, www.nexant.com

Critical Thoughts about the Camisea Gas Project in the Peruvian Amazon (in Spanish, with English summary)

R. Kuppe, University of Vienna

South American Gas Daring to Tap the Bounty: Digest of IEA Study

The Conundrum of Gas Pricing in India

S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change

Determining Tariffs for Different Fuels in India

S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change

The Future of Gas in India

S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change

Argentina's Competition Authority authorises Petrobrás Acquisition of Perez Companc

M. Sgarbi, Estudio Beccar Varela
O.R.A. Valdez, Estudio Beccar Varela

Lithuanian Gas and Electricity Sectors: Policy Overview

J. Gumbis, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir Partneriai LAWIN
M. Jakutavicius, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir Partneriai

The Future of the Russian Gas Market: New Trends and Options

E. Telegina, Institute of Geopolitics and Energy Security of Russia

Turkey: the New Gas Market Law

M.R. Mazzanti, Consultant

Institutional Endowment and Regulatory Reform in Natural Gas

G.S. Akpan, Grace George Law
M.R. Mazzanti, Consultant

Joint Safety Strategy towards Liberalisation - An IGU Paper

W. Girsberger, Swiss Gas and Water Association

Safety Issues in Regulation Activities/Les Problèmes de Sécurité dans le Domaine de la Regulation - An IGU Paper

R. Malaman, The Regulatory Authority for Electricity and Gas of Italy

The Effects of Deregulation on Underground Natural Gas Storage in the USA/Les Effets de la Dérèglement sur le Stockage Souterrain du Gaz Naturel aux Etas-Unis: An IGU Paper

K.G. Benson, Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company

Are Safety and Security of Gas Supply Compatible with the Opening of the Market to Competition?: An IGU Paper

C. Cuijpers, CREG
J.P. Pinon, CREG

New Regulation for Safety/Nouvelle Réglementation en Matière de Sécurité (in French): An IGU Paper

J.M. Baillard, Gaz de France

Gas and Electricity in the Baltic Sea Region: An IGU Paper

P. Biltoft-Jensen, DONG
E. Lange, Ruhrgas AG

Risks of Natural Gas Players in formulating Clean Development Mechanisms

H. Kim, Korea Gas Corporation
S.J. Yoo, Korea Energy Economics Institute

Changing Economics of Gas Transportation: An IGU Paper

S. Gower
M. Howard

Reform of the Gas Sector in the Republic of Croatia: An IGU Paper

D. Pesut, Energy Institute Hrvoje Pozar
S. Vulama, Energy Institute Hrvoje Pozar

Natural Gas, Rural Electrification and Clean Development Mechanism: Finding Common Opportunities in Peru

J. Gastelumendi, Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center

Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas - A Goldmine of the Future

O. Olopade, Igbinedion University

Effects of Gas Pollution on the Environment

O. Olopade, Igbinedion University

LNG: Falling Price and Increasing Flexibility of Supply of LNG in Japan

K. Morita, The Institute of Energy Economics

More Reasons to Export Natural Gas

L. Montanez, Transportadora de Gas del Interior (TGI)

Conflict Resolution in the Decision to build the Trans-Thai-Malaysian Pipeline: A Report prepared by the Croft Institute for International Studies Oxford, Mississippi, USA and King Prajhadipok's Institute Bangkok, Thailand

Gas in Bolivia

C.A. López

What are the Prospects of LNG for Brunei Darassalam?

M.R.H.M. Yusof

What are the Potential Implications of introducing LNG to the Energy Market in Hong Kong?

C.T. Chan

The New Natural Gas Industry in Mexico: How far has it gone after Liberalisation began in 1995?

M. Gárate

What is the Potential for LNG in South America?

D. Auty, Canales Auty

Key Statements on Natural Gas Development by the Chairmen of Exxon, Shell and BP in 2003: Strategic Role of Gas

J. Browne

Challenge, Opportunity and Change: The New Frontiers of Energy

L.R. Raymond, Exxon Mobil Corporation

Building Bridges - Fulfilling the Potential for Gas in the 21st Century

P.B. Watts

Select Bibliography on Natural Gas Law / Development

S. Mahmud, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)

Pipelines

Introduction to Legal and Contractual Issues relating to Cross-Border Gas Pipelines in Emerging Nations and the Financing Thereof

S.W. Stein, Kelley Drye

Production Sharing Contracts

PSA DEBATE in Russia: Getting rid of Rivals

A.A. Konoplyanik, www.konoplyanik.ru

Electricity Law and Regulation

Electric and Gas Transmission Networks in the EU and in Russia: A Comparison

C.F. Zimmermann, Energy economist

California comes to Norden - Or, the Inevitable Outcome of another Senseless Deregulation Experiment

F. Banks, Uppsala University

Council of European Electricity Regulators: Principles of Regulatory Control and Financial Reward for Infrastructure

WADE produces 'Seven Guiding Principles For Effective Electricity Market Regulation'

Council of European Energy Regulators: Principles on Regulatory Control and Financial Reward for Infrastructure

Electricity Regulation in South-East Europe: Setso Task Force: Report To The 'Athens Process' Forum- Rome, 26 March 2003

Energy, Environment and Utilities: Developments in Italian Electricity and Gas Regulation (I and II)

Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, www.macchi-gangemi.com

Eurelectric calls for Cautious Approach to introducing Extensive Rules on Gas and Oil Supply Security

Electricity Regulation in India: Some Learnings and the Way Forward for Independent Regulatory Commisions

S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic Change

Nuclear Law and Policy

Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation

N. Pelzer, Institute of Public International Law, University of Goettingen

Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation

Protocol on Claims, Legal Proceedings and Indemnification to the Framework Agreement on a Multilateral Nuclear Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation

EUROLECTRIC calls for Retention of Clear, National Responsibility for Nuclear Safety

Energy Security

Energy Security Policy in the International Arena: the case of Oil in Northeast Asia

P. Andrews-Speed, Energy Studies Institute of the National University of Singapore

Professional News

The Energy Charter Secretariat: Press Release: Energy Charter Newsletter Summer 2003: Transit Protocol

Energy Charter, www.encharter.org

Nigeria Becomes Observer To The Energy Charter

Energy Charter, www.encharter.org

Overview of Energy Developments in 2002

S. Hankey, CMS Cameron McKenna

Useful websites

Websites of Natural Gas Articles and Reports

S. Mahmud, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)

Book Reviews and Related Material

Book review 'Global Oil and the Nation State' by Bernard Mommer

A. de la Vega Navarro, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)