This briefing details the changes taking place in the African upstream oil and gas sector, with a focus on "old frontier" countries with abundant petroleum reserves and "new frontier" countries whose natural resources were until very recently perceived to be found exclusively in the mineral sector.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 30 November 2011 | Practice Area: Upstream and Downstream
Ashurst summarises four key decisions where the Singapore High Court considered the grounds for setting aside arbitral awards. Although the Singapore courts maintain their support for arbitration, these cases show that they are willing to intervene in certain limited circumstances.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 16 May 2011 | Practice Area: Arbitration
The EU carbon markets have faced harsh criticism after approximately €45m in carbon credit certificates were stolen from national registries in early 2011. Holman Fenwick Willan looks at the current state of affairs in the markets and the hopes for the future.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 02 May 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
Baker & McKenzie’s monthly carbon capture & storage newsletter highlights the recent assignments, legislative and regulatory changes in various jurisdictions.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 22 March 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Baker & McKenzie explores the key objectives and provisions of the Australian Government’s Carbon Credits Bill 2011, which, if passed, will establish the Carbon Farming Initiative.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 01 March 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
As governments around the world look at various solutions to ensure low carbon growth, the development of commercially viable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has become a pressing concern for many. Allen & Overy discusses where we are with CCS.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 05 January 2011 | Practice Area: Gas
The Alberta Minister of Energy this month released a bill which, if passed, will provide much needed regulatory certainty necessary for the deployment of commercial scale CCS in the province. Baker & McKenzie has the detail.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 30 November 2010 | Practice Area: Electricity
In the aftermath of the mid-term elections in the US, California has re-emerged as the most likely jurisdiction to set the precedent for an economy-wide cap-and-trade program that includes international offsets. Baker & McKenzie explains the consequences.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 November 2010 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
A new EU Regulation imposes enhanced restrictions on the dealings of EU citizens and companies with Iran/Iranian companies and entities. In this briefing, Barlows sets out some of the measures introduced, including prohibited activities relating to oil and gas, insurance/reinsurance and transport.
Law Firm: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert | Published: 12 November 2010 | Practice Area: Oil
The German Government recently adopted a new energy strategy intended to achieve Germany's key energy policy goals of climate protection, economic efficiency and security of energy supplies. This briefing from Herbert Smith Gleiss Lutz Stibbe notes the strategy’s key points and their significance.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 13 October 2010 | Practice Area: Electricity
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