Energy Law Review

Renewables in Alberta: New Policies, New Opportunities

Volume 54, No 2 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Alan Ross, Leanne Desbarats, Rick Williams, Robert Shouldice, Adam Chamberlain, Carolyn Milne This article explores Alberta’s new climate change strategy. The authors provide an overview of the evolution of Alberta’s regulatory model, point out criticisms… [Read More…] about Renewables in Alberta: New Policies, New Opportunities

Area of Mutual Interest Agreements & Canadian Competition Law Considerations

Volume 54, No 2 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Frank Alexander, Erik Arnold Area of Mutual Interest Agreements (AMIAs) are a common feature within the Canadian oil and gas industry. These agreements are usually entered into for the purposes of sharing technical information between… [Read More…] about Area of Mutual Interest Agreements & Canadian Competition Law Considerations

Timing of Canadian Project Approvals: A Survey of Major Projects

Volume 54, No 2 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Kurtis Reed, Bradley Grant, Cameron Anderson, Jonathan S. Drance This article provides a detailed canvassing of the Canadian energy project approval process, beginning with an examination of the evolution of the project approval process in… [Read More…] about Timing of Canadian Project Approvals: A Survey of Major Projects

Recent Judicial Decisions of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Volume 54, No 2 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Donald E. Greenfield, Thomas W. McInerney, Ian R. Laing This article summarizes a number of recent judicial decisions of interest to energy lawyers. The authors review and comment on the past year’s case law… [Read More…] about Recent Judicial Decisions of Interest to Energy Lawyers

The Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cogeneration in Alberta

Volume 53, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Nigel Banks, Giorilyn Bruno, Cairns Price Cogeneration is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat from a single fuel source in a process. It allows for a more efficient and effective use of valuable… [Read More…] about The Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cogeneration in Alberta

Recent Regulatory and Legislative Developments of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Volume 53, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Terri-Lee Oleniuk, Jeremy Barretto, Joel Forrest This article provides a high level overview of regulatory and legislative developments relevant to energy lawyers. The authors reviewed regulatory initiatives, decisions, related case law, and legislation from… [Read More…] about Recent Regulatory and Legislative Developments of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Recent Judicial Decisions of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Volume 53, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Steven H. Leitl, Elizabeth J. Nickless, Robert J. Froehlich This article provides an overview of recent judicial decisions of interest to energy lawyers. The authors review and comment on recent Canadian case law in… [Read More…] about Recent Judicial Decisions of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Aligning Energy Development with the Interests of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Volume 53, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: William M. Laurin, JoAnn P. Jamieson Canada’s economic future is dependent upon energy and natural resource development, and has therefore become inextricably linked to the rights and interests of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. These rights… [Read More…] about Aligning Energy Development with the Interests of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Energy Superpower in Waiting: New Pipeline Developments in Canada, Social Licence, and Recent Federal Energy Reforms

Volume 53, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Peter Forrester, Kent Howie, Alan Ross A growing lack of public confidence in governmental regulation of business has created a climate in which industry must go beyond obtaining mere regulatory approvals for new projects:… [Read More…] about Energy Superpower in Waiting: New Pipeline Developments in Canada, Social Licence, and Recent Federal Energy Reforms

Honour Among Businesspeople: The Duty of Good Faith and Contracts in the Energy Sector

Volume 53, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Brandon Kain, Craig Spurn, Séan C. O’Neill, Justin H. Nasseri The recognition of a “duty of good faith” was a contentious issue for Canadian courts for many years, despite its recognition in other jurisdictions.… [Read More…] about Honour Among Businesspeople: The Duty of Good Faith and Contracts in the Energy Sector