OGEL 5 (2003)
Corruption / Geopolitics of Oil and Gas
Editorial
Roundup of Articles
Privatisation of the Oil Industry in Iraq?
A.F. Alhajji, www.anasalhajji.comKohlenweiss 1979 AND OPEC
P. KurowskiDoes the Offshore Oil Industry in Scotland have a Future?
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeOil and Gas Infrastructure: Third Party Access Dispute Resolution by the Secretary of State - Summary of responses to the UK Department of Trade and Industry consultation on proposed guidance how the Secretary of State's legal powers would be used
Lessons Not Learned: Energy Revenues, Governance and Welfare in the Caucasus and Central Asian Countries
R.M. Auty, Lancaster UniversityTaxation And Other Fiscal Provisions In The Petroleum Upstream Sector
G. EtikerentseNigeria takes the Lead on Oil Industry Revenue Transparency
Latest Developments in the Brazilian Petroleum Sector
A.D.C. Trindade, Mattos Filho AdvogadosHydrocarbon Upstream opportunities in Venezuela: Up-and-coming projects and investment alternatives
A. Lezcano Huncal, InterJuris Abogados S.C.End of Association Contracts in Colombia - New Concession Contracts in the Offing? - In Spanish
Offshore Renewable Energy Development: Recent Developments
G. Plant, Marine & Environment/Energy Law and Policy Ltd.Bidding Process in Ecuador
D.G. LamannaHighlights of Key Revisions - 2002 AIPN Model Form International Operating Agreement
P.R. WeemsM. Bolton, King & Spalding
Proceedings of India Energy Mart 2003
S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic ChangeConcessions in Central Asia: a licence for progress
Z.B. Ussen, Assistance LLC Law FirmG.A. Kalikova
R. Guldarbogov
W.A. Timmermans, Holsteijn & Timmermans
J.A. Askarov, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
A.V. Voronin
Environment
Environmental Impact Assessment of Oil and Gas Projects
I.L. Worika, Faculty of Law, University of Port HarcourtAssessing the Impact of the Emissions Trading System on the Operation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change
Z. GounariChallenges to Enforcement of Criminal Liability for Environmental Damage in Developing Countries: with Particular Reference to the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster
E. Emeseh, University of BradfordResponse by René Kuppe to comments from 21 August 2003 on CAMISEA-articles (ENATRES discussion)
R. Kuppe, University of ViennaInternational Law & Regulations / Law of the Sea
The Arbitration between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scottia concerning Portions of the Limits of their Offshore Areas: The Relevance of the Conduct of the Parties in Maritime Delimitation
R. Meese, Avocat à la Cour de ParisJoint Development Zones: Negotiating and Structuring a Joint Development Agreement
D. Lerer, Asserson Law OfficesNigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development zone - Comment on Recent Developments
A. Okoye, University of BrightonLegal Issues relating to Contracts in Iraq
G. Coop, Pinsent MasonsL. Gouiffès, Hogan Lovells LLP
Laying the Foundations for Energy Transit Rules: an Energy Charter Protocol on Transit
P.M. Laffont, International Energy AgencyIn the Spotlight
Energy in the Draft EU Constitutional Treaty
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeThe EU-Russia Energy Dialogue: Where is it leading to?
N. FujiwaraEU Energy Taxation
K. Deketelaere, University of LeuvenInternational Institutional Arrangements Bundling the Forces – But How?
A.J. Bradbrook, Adelaide Law SchoolA. Steiner, UNDP
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Methods of Promoting Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Sources
C.F. Zimmermann, Energy economistGovernance Issues
Corporate Governance in the Oil, Gas and Energy Industries: Shareholder Participation under Securities Laws and Regulations
J.L. Gunderson, National Association of Corporate DirectorsManaging a Legal Department
Legal Department Management: The Provision of a Service - The Practical Elements of a Good Service
R. Shoylekov, Question 5OGEL Profiles
OGEL Profile No 6: World Bank (including IBRD, IDA, IFC, ICSID, MIGA)
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeOGEL Profile No 7: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeThe World Bank Extractive Industries Review and Current Opportunities for Public Comment
L. Danielson, Sustainable Development Strategies GroupEvaluation Reach July 2003 - Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development
World Bank Group, www.worldbank.orgExtractive Industries and Sustainable Development: An Evaluation of World Bank Group Experience - Volume II: World Bank Experience
R. Jammi, World Bank GroupA. Liebenthal, World Bank Group
Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development: An Evaluation of World Bank Group Experience - Volume III: IFC Experience
R. Michelitsch, World Bank GroupExtractive Industries and Sustainable Development: An Evaluation of World Bank Group Experience - Volume IV: MIGA's Experience
R. Batstone, World Bank GroupE. Tarazona, World Bank Group
S. Wegner, World Bank Group
Corruption
Special Feature on Corruption: Introduction by the Editor
R. Shoylekov, Question 5Combating Corruption - Moving from Words to Deeds
M.J. Schloss, Surinvest LtdaThe UN Convention Against Corruption: Governmental Perspectives in Developing States
A. Perry, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge UK LLPUsing Agents And Intermediaries: International Legal Issues
R. Shoylekov, Question 5Angola - Anti-Corruption Legislation
D.X. Da Cunha, Miranda, Correia, Amendoeira & AssociadosEthics: Implementing an Effective Comprehensive Program in Bolivia
G. Bilder, Alstom Power SystemsEthical Issues while using Agents to Develop Business in the Middle East: Shariah Law Perspective
S. Qadar, Kuwait Petroleum CorporationFCPA Malpractice Liability Concerns for Outside Counsel: the Saybolt Case and its Progeny
T. Grundy, Jr., Grundy & AssociatesMisdeeds, Wrongful Conduct and Illegality in Arbitral Proceedings
B. Hanotiau, Hanotiau & van den BergCorrupt Practices in the Foreign Investment Context: Contractual and Procedural Aspects
H. Raeschke-Kessler, www.raeschke-kessler.deCircumstantial Evidence in Corruption Cases Before International Arbitral Tribunals
M. Scherer, LALIVE Attorneys-at-lawAspects of Illegality in the Formation and Performance of Contracts
R.H. Kreindler, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPInternational Anti-Corruption Laws - Moving Towards 'Zero Tolerance'
R. Banoun, Banoun Law LLCHow to Make a Convention Work: The OECD Recommendation and Convention on Bribery as an example of a new horizon in international law
G. AiolfiM. Pieth, University of Basel
The World Economic Forum workstreams for developing international industry standards
C. Frei, World Energy CouncilA comment on recent international developments - a United Kingdom perspective
I. Richards, Foreign & Commonwealth OfficeThe United Kingdom Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
P. McMillin, Department for International Development (DFID)The Long Arm of UK Anti-Corruption Law
G. Rodmell, Transparency International (UK)Report of the IBA Working Group on Corruption at the International Bar Association Annual Meeting, September 2003
K.E. Ward, Rolls-Royce Power Ventures LtdThe Role of Creditors as Stakeholders
J.P. Méan, Eigenmann AssociésHow Corruption Eats at Shareholder Value
K. Litvack, EniThe Business Principles for Countering Bribery - A Comprehensive Model for Corporate Anti-Bribery Practices
S. Cote-Freeman, Transparency International (UK)Avoiding Involvement in Bribery and Related Practices: Developing Industry Standards
G. AiolfiM. Pieth, University of Basel
Business Integrity in Practice
M. Pyman, Transparency International (UK)Corruption as a Weapon, Compliance as a Shield?
D. BennetAn Introduction to TRACE - Transparent Agents and Contracting Entities
A. Wrage, TRACEPetroleum Production, Trade and Corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa
M.J. Schloss, Surinvest LtdaSummary of the Comments from ICC's Commission on Anti-Corruption on the draft UN Convention against Corruption
Addressing the Challenges of International Bribery and Fair competition 2003 - The Fifth Annual Report Under Section 6 of the International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998.
Summary of the Seoul Findings - 11th International Anti-Corruption Conference Seoul, May 2003
Digests for Official Reports & Cases
Société CdF Chimie azote et fertilisants SA and Société chimique de la Grande Paroisse SA v Commission of the European Communities
Reliance Industry v Enron case: Reliance Industries Ltd v Enron Oil and Gas India Ltd and Another, Queen's Bench Division (Commercial Court), [2002]1 All ER (Comm) 59, [2002] 1 Lloyd's Rep 645
National Power plc v United Gas Company Limited and another, Chancery Division, July 1998
Chevron USA Production Co v US Department of Interior, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Action No 01-1577
British Gas Trading Ltd v Eastern Electricity plc and Others, Court of Appeal (Civil Division), [1997] CLY 4950
Amoco (UK) Exploration Company (a company incorporated in Delaware USA) and others v Imperial Chemical Industries plc; Amoco (UK) Exploration Company (a company incorporated in Delaware USA) and others v Teeside Gas Transportation Limited. Court of Appeal (Civil Division), 1999
National and International Issues in Natural Gas Development
A Short Comment on Japan's Natural Gas Situation and Strategy
K. Morita, The Institute of Energy EconomicsRobert Skinner, The Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline: Regulatory Challenges - A Presentation
R.G. Skinner, Energy Research Adviser; School of Public Policy, University of CalgaryEurasia can become a Single Gas Market - but building Government and Investor Confidence is key, concludes Conference
Energy Charter, www.encharter.orgPipelines
Are Standard Pipeline Crossing Agreements Being Adopted in the UKCS?
C. de Camargo Bicudo de CastroLegal Issues pertaining to the Establishment and Operation of Transnational Pipelines in the West African Sub-Region: A Nigerian Viewpoint
C.S. Soetan, Siji Soetan & Co.Regulating Oil Pipelines in India - Getting it right?
R. Prasad, ALG India Law OfficesDecommissioning
Decommissioning of International Petroleum Facilities evolving Standards and Key Issues
A.T. Martin, www.timmartin.caDecommissioning of Oil and Gas Offshore Platforms in the UK
I. RamrekersinghGeopolitics of Energy
The Changing Geopolitics of Energy - Background paper
G. Luciani, Paris School of International AffairsEmerging Challenges in the Field of Energy Policy for Europe, the USA and Russia
G. Luciani, Paris School of International AffairsIraq - Scenarios and Implications for the Longer Term (Presentation)
J. Lee, Centre for Global Energy StudiesThe Road to Economic Prosperity for a Post-Saddam Iraq
A. Cohen, The Heritage FoundationG.P. O'Driscoll, The Heritage Foundation
How to Lift the Curse of Iraqi Oil
H.W. Jenkins, jr.Oil in Post Saddam Iraq
I. Al-ChalabiWorld Oil and Gas Supply: A Resource Base Overview (Presentation)
K. Chew, IHS EnergyWider Europe - Neighbourhood: A New Framework for Relations with our Eastern and Southern Neighbours
EU-Russia Energy Dialogue - Third Progress Report
Energy dialogue with Russia - Update on progress since the November 2002 EU-Russia Summit
U.S. - RUSSIA Commercial Energy Summit
Russian industry position
J. BrowneRussia's Sakhalin 2 project gets green light from shareholders
International Market Context for Caspian Oil and Gas
G. Luciani, Paris School of International AffairsTransit role of the Mediterranean region for hydrocarbons coming from the Gulf and Caspian regions (Final Report - June 2003)
Ministerial Declaration of the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Forum
Euro-Mediterranean Energy Forum Priorities for 2003-2006 (Annex 2)
Divining China's future energy policy
P. Andrews-Speed, Energy Studies Institute of the National University of SingaporeA National Vision of America's Transition to a Hydrogen Economy - to 2030 and beyond (February 2002)
National Hydrogen Energy Roadmap
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells - A Vision of Our Future (Interim Report)
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells - A Vision of Our Future (Summary Report)
Fuel cells agreement: EU and US forge links to provide sustainable energy sources for the future
Pathways for the Production of Bio-Hydrogen: Opportunities and Challenges
K. ManiatisThe energy vector of the future
International Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
Judgment in the case concerning Oil Platforms (Islamic Republic of Iran v United States of America).
Is the Treatment of the 'umbrella' or 'pacta sunt servanda' clause in the SGS v Pakistan jurisdictional decision (2003) correct? A case comment
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeReview of the World Investment Report 2003 by Abdullah Al Faruque
A. Al Faruque, Department of Law, University of ChittagongThe Transnationalisation of International Investment Contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry: Contribution of the CENTRAL Transnational Law Database (WWW.TLDB.DE)
K.P. Berger, Center for Transnational Law (CENTRAL)The Lex Mercatoria in the Global Economy
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeIntroductory Materials on International Commercial Law
G.C. Moss, University of OsloExtent of Uniformity Mandate of the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) in the Interpretation of Art 79 in Oil and Gas Sales Contracts
M.B. Umar, Capital ChambersKBC v Pertamina, Landmark on Anti-Suit Injunctions
E. Gaillard, Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya DisputesNAFTA Chapter XI notice of Intent: Glamis Gold v US
NAFTA Member States: Documents on transparency, amicus submissions & public access to investment arbitration (2003)
Bechtel, BEN Dabhol and Capital India Power Mauritius v OPIC, AAA Arbitral award, Case 50 TI 95 -509 02: Case Comment
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeMinority Staff, Committee on Government Reform, US House of Representatives, 22 February 2002. Fact Sheet: Background on Enron's Dabhol Power Project
Investment Arbitration in Eastern Europe: Recent cases on expropriation
K. Hobér, 3 Verulam BuildingsBilateral Investment Treaty-based Investment Arbitration against Argentina following the Argentina Economic Crisis
V. Hynes, Hynes Masnu Martinelli AbogadosThe Evolution of Investment Arbitration in the US FTAs with Singapore and Chile
N.D. Rubins, Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerDisenfranchising the Negotiators: Consequences of the WTO Appellate Body's Interpretation of Article 9.1(c)
P. Clark, Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, LimitedTexas Energy Arbitration Developments
J.P. Bowman, bowmanenergyarb.comParty Autonomy and the Mandatory Rules of Competition law in International Commercial Arbitration.
S. Suvanto-Luomala, ANPRA Colloquium on International Commercial Arbitration and African States 2003: conference briefing
A.A. Asouzu, King's College LondonMed-Arb
R.M. Smith, Robert M. SmithComment on Mediation in Investment Arbitration
H. Perezcano, Independent Legal ConsultantThe Arbitrator's Decision by Amiable Composition and Ex Aequo et Bono: The Conceptual Paradigm
A.F.M. Maniruzzaman, University of PortsmouthTANESCO v Independent Power Tanzania Ltd
N.D. Rubins, Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerNAFTA Investment Arbitration: The NAFTA Commission's Authority to Issue Interpretations is Limited
P. Clark, Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, LimitedG.W.R. Lafortune
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I.A. Adjenughure, Institute for Dispute ResolutionInternational Dispute Resolution newsletter - September 2003
White & Case, www.whitecase.comArbitration Awards: Should the English Law Right of Appeal on 'Questions of Law' be Repealed or Retained?
H.R. Dundas, International Arbitrator, Mediator and Expert DeterminerAmicus Brief of the US in the UNOCAL Human Rights Case
Indigenous People and Resources Development
Statement by indigenous people groups about Camisea
Electricity Law and Regulation
US Congress - GAO (General Accounting Office): Comments on US National Energy Policy
Thinking through German Electricity and Gas Liberalisation Laws
A.R. BörnerRussia launches a Competitive Electricity Market
I. Levitine, Duane Morris LLPReview of the Electricity Act 2003 of India
S.C. Bhattacharyya, Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD), De Montfort UniversityPolitical Economy of Electricity Reform - A Case Study in Gujarat, India
C.J. Hansen, CERAJ. Bower
Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Privatisation of Electricity in Nigeria
L. Soetan, Siji Soetan & Co.Combined Heat and Power: Eurolectric endorses Council's Common Position, with Reservations on High-Efficiency Cogeneration
Electricity Reform in APEC Economies - The Way Ahead
R.L. Pritchard, ResourcesLaw InternationalFindings of doctoral study on Investor Risk and non-Collection of Electricity tariffs
S. SadiqOverview of State Aids in the French Electricity Sector
N. Chebel-HorstmannP.J. Slot, University of Leiden