Energy Law Papers

Risk Allocation Provisions in Energy Industry Agreements: Are We Getting it Right?

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Volume 49, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Nick Kangles, R Ben Rogers, Zahra Allidina, Chris Harris After reviewing a number of Canadian legal principles relating to indemnities, this article reviews risk allocation provisions used in certain segments of the oil and… [Read More…] about Risk Allocation Provisions in Energy Industry Agreements: Are We Getting it Right?

The Changing Legislation and Regulation of Carbon Capture and Storage: Impacts on Purpose, Policy, and Projects

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Volume 49, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Michael G Massicotte, Alan L Ross, Chidinma B Thompson The Government of Alberta is implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. With the enactment of the Carbon Capture… [Read More…] about The Changing Legislation and Regulation of Carbon Capture and Storage: Impacts on Purpose, Policy, and Projects

Oil Sands Mining Reclamation in Alberta: A Discussion of the Prior Regime and the New Mine Financial Security Program

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Volume 49, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Chrysten Perry, Craig Saloff This article discusses the oil sands mining regime in Alberta, focusing on the prior reclamation regime, its shortcomings, and the events that led to its overhaul. The newly enacted Mine… [Read More…] about Oil Sands Mining Reclamation in Alberta: A Discussion of the Prior Regime and the New Mine Financial Security Program

Overlapping Remedies and the Unexpected Termination of Oil and Gas Leases

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Volume 49, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: David R Percy, David McGillivray The freehold oil and gas lease in Canada has had a perilous and uncertain existence. In the early cases, the courts applied a literal interpretation of the leases, resulting… [Read More…] about Overlapping Remedies and the Unexpected Termination of Oil and Gas Leases

Recent Judicial Developments of Interest to Energy Lawyers

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Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Jeff W. Bright, and Patrick W. Burgessn This article provides an overview of recent judicial developments of interest to energy lawyers. The authors summarize and provide commentary on recent Canadian case law in the… [Read More…] about Recent Judicial Developments of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Recent Regulatory and Legislative Developments of Interest to Energy Lawyers

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Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: L.E. Smith, Marie H. Buchinski, and Deirdre A. Sheehan This article identifies recent regulatory and legislative developments of interest to oil and gas lawyers. The authors survey a variety of subject areas, examining decisions… [Read More…] about Recent Regulatory and Legislative Developments of Interest to Energy Lawyers

Shallow Rights Reversion: Uncertainty and Disputes

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Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Allan Ingelson and Will Randall To encourage shallow gas production from up-hole non-producing zones on provincial lands and increase Crown royalty revenues, the Government of Alberta has adopted a shallow rights reversion (SRR) scheme… [Read More…] about Shallow Rights Reversion: Uncertainty and Disputes

Exploring the Balance of Power in the Operator/Non-Operator Relationship Under the CAPL Operating Procedure

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Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Douglas G. Mills, Carolyn A. Wright, and Julie J.M. Inch This article explores the differing rights and obligations of operators under the evolving versions of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL) Operating Procedure,… [Read More…] about Exploring the Balance of Power in the Operator/Non-Operator Relationship Under the CAPL Operating Procedure

What Happens When Developers Can’t Develop: Can and Should Resource Developers be Compensated When They Can’t Develop Their Assets?

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Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Shawn H.T. Denstedt, and Ryan V. Rodier This article considers the question of whether resource developers are entitled to compensation when their ability to exercise proprietary rights is effectively sterilized by government action, a… [Read More…] about What Happens When Developers Can’t Develop: Can and Should Resource Developers be Compensated When They Can’t Develop Their Assets?

The Alberta Land Stewardship Act and its Impact on Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry

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Volume 48, No 2 ISSN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Alan Harvie, and Trent Mercier This article discusses the impact of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act – enacted by the Government of Alberta with the goal of developing an overarching land use policy to manage all… [Read More…] about The Alberta Land Stewardship Act and its Impact on Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry