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The new and old frontiers in Africa's upstream oil and gas sector
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
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California becomes first state to ban firms doing business with Iran from state contracts
With effect from 1 June 2011, financial institutions, and governments that are active in Iran’s energy sector may be banned from doing business with the State of California. This briefing from Mayer Brown discusses the impact of the state’s new act.
Law Firm: Mayer Brown | Published: 30 June 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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China issues new Foreign Investment Guidance Catalogue
In a significant development anticipated since last year, China's National development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce have recently issued a draft of proposed revisions to the all-important Foreign Investment Industry Guidance Catalogue. Pinsent Masons outlines the new catalogue.
Law Firm: Pinsent Masons | Published: 23 May 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
A guide to global infrastructure
The need for global investment in infrastructure development with a velocity that meets the challenge has become an urgent topic throughout the world. Bingham McCutchen offers a detailed overview of these challenges that the infrastructure investment community faces.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 20 May 2011 | Practice Area: Oil
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India bulletin: piracy and ransom payments, the Middle East and Australia flooding
In this India bulletin, Holman Fenwick Willan looks how major events around the world have impacted shipping, commodities, insurance, and the related infrastructure.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 07 April 2011 | Practice Area: Oil
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Chinese investors take an active role in the global energy industry
The global energy industry continues to bring new challenges and opportunities to all of its participants. Vinson & Elkins reports on China's presence in the global energy industry.
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins | Published: 04 April 2011 | Practice Area: Oil
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Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme – what airlines need to do
The aviation sector is required to enter into the EU Emissions Trading Scheme from 2012. However a case has been referred to the ECJ which may lead to the inclusion of non-EU aviation emissions in the EUETS being deemed unlawful, which airlines should track closely. Eversheds has the details.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 01 December 2010 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
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Long awaited CCS regulatory framework unveiled in Alberta
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
California releases proposed regulations for America’s first economy-wide carbon cap-and-trade program
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
Sanctions against Iran - new EU regulations
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
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