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AUCEL Energy Seminars 2023/2024/ACCPIL Seminar - Rising Seas and Retreating Coasts: Sea Level Rise Impacts on Maritime Baselines, Limits and Boundaries
-AUCEL (Energy Seminars 2023/2024) and ACCPIL jointly welcome Prof Clive Schofield to Aberdeen Abstract: The presentation outlines the causes and consequences of climate change induced sea level rise. It considers the sea level rise predictions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The legal framework for coastal baselines and insular features...
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AUCEL Energy Seminars 2023/2024 - Local Communities, Environmental Justice and Just Transition: Reflections from The Bayelsa State Oil Commission Report
-AUCEL Energy Seminars 2023/2024 welcomes Prof Engobo Emeseh Local Communities, Environmental Justice and Just Transition: Reflections from The Bayelsa Sate Oil Commission Report The Bayelsa State Oil and Environment Commission Report, ‘An Environmental Genocide: The Human and Environmental Cost of Big Oil in Bayelsa, Nigeria, published in May 2023, provides one of...
March
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Negotiation of International Wind Power Contract - a personal perspective
-This lecture is rooted in my personal experience negotiating international wind power contracts. It starts with a short presentation of some useful negotiation theory before presenting some of the particularity of construction contracts and renewable energy execution contracts. Finally I will present some interesting “war stories” and share with the...
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Are We Killing the Earth to Save the Climate?
-AUCEL Energy Seminar Series 22/23
February
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2022
November
March
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2021
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November
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Energy Transition and Communities (in collaboration with Nova Green Lab)
-An interactive panel discussion on the role of communities in energy transition with Lea Diestelmeier (University of Groningen) and Tavis Potts (University of Aberdeen)
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AUCEL COP26 Panel Discussion Series
-Join us for critical overviews of COP26 negotiations in November 2021.
October
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AIPN Students Club: Changing Trends in Petroleum Negotiation in Light of Energy Transition
-Join us for the annual AIPN Students Club conference featuring presentations from Prof Dr Eduardo Pereira and Dr Victria Nalule.
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The Role of Private Governance in the Energy Transition in the United States
-AUCEL Energy Seminar Series 2021-2022
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2020
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John Paterson will speak at the online seminar "Force Majeure: COVID-19 and the Energy Sector in Asia" hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
-On 7 May 2020, our Prof John Paterson will deliver an online presentation 'Force Maejure under Energy Contracts' at the seminat hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. For the description of the event, agenda, and registration link, please visit the CUHK website here:https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/en/event-page/20200507.php
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John Paterson will speak at the online seminar "Force Majeure: COVID-19 and the Energy Sector in Asia" hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
-On 7 May 2020, our Prof John Paterson will deliver an online presentation 'Force Maejure under Energy Contracts' at the seminat hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. For the description of the event, agenda, and registration link, please visit the CUHK website here:https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/en/event-page/20200507.php
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John Paterson will speak at the online seminar "Force Majeure: COVID-19 and the Energy Sector in Asia" hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
-On 7 May 2020, our Prof John Paterson will deliver an online presentation 'Force Maejure under Energy Contracts' at the seminar hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. For the description of the event, agenda, and registration link, please visit the CUHK website here:https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/en/event-page/20200507.php
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John Paterson will speak at the online seminar "Force Majeure: COVID-19 and the Energy Sector in Asia" hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
-On 7 May 2020, our Prof John Paterson will deliver an online presentation 'Force Maejure under Energy Contracts' at the seminat hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. For the description of the event, agenda, and registration link, please visit the CUHK website here:https://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/en/event-page/20200507.php
March
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Iraq's Oil and Gas Industry
-This presentation will be based on Janan’s book ‘Iraq’s Oil and Gas Industry’, providing a brief outline and overview of comparative contracts against the backdrop of those historically used in Iraq’s oil sector. Author of Iraq’s Oil and Gas Industry: The Legal and Contractual Framework, Routledge, 14 June 2019. Janan is a...
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'The Norwegian Offshore Wind Paradox'
-Norway possesses one of the best wind resources in Europe and arguably the world, and it is a country that prides itself on a policy of renewable electricity generation through hydropower. Equinor is a world leaders in offshore wind electricity generation, with a strong presence in the UK and the...
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AIPN Students Club, University of Aberdeen, hosts Seminar on Maximising Economic Recovery - An International Perspective
-The University of Aberdeen's Student Association of International Petroleum Negotiators will welcome Uisdean Vass as their keynote speaker at the event on March 20th 2019.
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IGC2 New York: 28 March 2019
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK will attend the UN Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Genetic Resources of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction in New York in 2019.
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IGC2 New York: 28 March 2019
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK will attend the UN Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Genetic Resources of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction in New York in 2019. We are holding a lunchtime side event on March 28 "Mare Geneticum and an EcoSystem...
February
2018
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November
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First Seminar of the Consortium CRENAME in Tomsk
-Professor Tina Soliman Hunter is participating in CRENAME's first workshop as part of the on-going project looking at the behaviour of oil in Arctic conditions and its impact on the regulation of oil spill prevention and response.
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Professor Tina Soliman Hunter to present at Third University Cities Forum in Tomsk
AUCEL's Professor Tina Soliman Hunter will present her paper 'British universities as the centres for training specialists for London and the other world' at the Third University Cities Forum, to be held at Tomsk State University on Friday 30th November. Professor Soliman Hunter will be visiting the university in her capacity...
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Oil and Mining Resources for Good Conference 2018
-The Oil and Mining Resources for Good Conference 2018 will discuss: 'Curing The Resource Curse: Does Local Content Work?' University of Aberdeen postgraduate students will present their research work and innovative solutions to this subject. Moreover, this conference will be led by Dr Mark Igiehon, Professor Tina Hunter and Dr Sola...
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Energy Seminar Series: The UK's Climate Change Act 2008 as a Potential 'Test Case' for Progressive National and International Climate and Energy Governance
-Speaker: Dr Thomas Muinzer (University of Stirling) Admission FREE, no booking required. Authors bio: Thomas is a Lecturer in Environmental Law and Public Law at Stirling Law School, Stirling University. He is from Northern Ireland, and undertook his qualifying law degree and other legal qualifications at Queen's University Belfast, where he received his Doctorate....
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Energy Seminar Series: Remediation, Reconciliation and Redress: Repairing Mining Landscapes and Healing Relationships in Northern Canada
-Speaker: Prof Arn Keeling (Memorial University of Newfoundland) Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: Growing legal, regulatory, and scientific concern with the environmental legacies of past extractive industrial activities seeks to address and mitigate the often long-term consequences of such developments. Cleaning up and mitigating environmental damage may be seen as positive, yet remediation...
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Energy Arbitration Seminar on Mining Arbitration in Africa and Latin America
-Peter Hirst will be talking about his experience in mining arbitration in Africa and Latin America as well as career opportunities in international arbitration
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Energy Seminar Series:Third Party Access and Ownership Unbundling in Electricity - A Comparative Analysis
-Speaker: Dr Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui (University of Bergen) Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: The liberalisation of energy markets has been pursued across the as this would allegedly lead to more competitive and efficient markets. However, energy markets are characterised by the fact that they are – at least partially and in particular regarding...
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Energy Seminar Series: Shale Gas in Europe - a Conflict Between Environmental Protection and Energy Security?
-Speaker: Dr Ruven Fleming Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: The controversy about whether shale gas extraction in Europe presents a possibility to enhance security of energy supplies is rife and will become even more prominent with dwindling `conventional` reserves. However, critics are pointing to the potential environmental impacts that shale gas extraction could have in Europe. This lecture...
February
January
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Book Launch - THE BAKASSI DISPUTE AND THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE - CONTINUING CHALLENGES
-The School of Law, University of Aberdeen is hosting a lunchtime event in partnership with AUCEL: Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law, PIL: Public International Law Research Group and NRG: Aberdeen Nigeria Research Group. The event is in support of the new Routledge publication - The Bakassi Dispute and...
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Energy Seminar Series: Ethical Investment in Energy
-Speaker: Tedd Moya Mose (Queen Mary University of London) Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: Global energy consumption and demand are rising astronomically. All stakeholders in the energy system grapple with complex issues to meet this demand in a sustainable way. Energy production, distribution and consumption create problems that raise fundamental questions about...
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Energy Seminar Series: Don't Drill in My Backyard: Petroleum, Protest and Unilateralism in the Context of Territorial and Maritime Disputes
-Speaker: Dr Constantinos Yiallourides (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: Border disputes are nearly all across the globe. At least 124 States (or ‘would-be’ States) are involved in a territorial dispute of some kind, involving approximately 105 separate territories (continental or island). And, this picture would not...
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Can innovation deliver energy justice? Why regulations and new technologies foster equitable energy systems
-Speaker: Dr. Michael LaBelle Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: This presentation is topical because the US and other nations have loosened their guidelines on forward looking revenue statements for publicly traded corporations, particularly with regards to innovative technologies. This policy was originally intended to facilitate information to the market for industries from Silicon...
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EU Renewable Energy Policy Post 2020
-“EU Renewable Energy Policy post – 2020: can we promote renewable energy in Europe without the binding targets?” A discussion. Currently, under the 2009 Renewable Energy Directive, EU Member States have binding targets to meet for renewable energy development. These targets expire in 2020, and any further policy framework is non-binding...
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Daria Shapovalova giving a lecture at Stirling University
-GUEST LECTURE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY GOVERNANCE IN THE ARCTIC TIME: 11AM-12AM, WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER LOCATION: STIRLING UNIVERSITY, SCOTTRELL BUILDING, ROOM 3A142 SPEAKER: DR DARIA SHAPOVALOVA THE TOPIC – Treaties v Soft Law: The Effectiveness of International Environmental Governance in the Arctic “ The debate over the effectiveness of treaties and soft law instruments in international...
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Guest Lecture - Petroleum Regimes in Africa: From Bad to Worse
-(lecture followed by discussion) By Nicolas Bonnefoy Managing Director of Africa Oil and Gas Ltd. Previously a partner in Ashurst LLP’s global energy team focussing on Africa.
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Oil and Minerals for Good Conference 2016
-The Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law (AUCEL) is leading innovative multidisciplinary studies and research into how oil, mining and other mineral resources could be used better by governments, industry and others, to produce development, equity and other positive outcomes. This is in contrast to the fabled “Resource Curse” -minerals...
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Research Seminar - Dr Monica Waloszyk
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"Beneficial Ownership and Control of Energy Transmission Systems"
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Oil and Minerals for Good Conference
-The Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law (AUCEL) is leading dedicated and innovative multidisciplinary studies and research into how oil, mining and other minerals resources could be used by governments, industry and others, to produce development, equity and other positive outcomes. This is in contrast to the fabled “Resource Curse” – minerals resources...
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Arctic Energy Workshop
-The Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law are hosting a workshop on “Environmental and Security Aspects of Developing Russia’s Arctic Energy Resources” to discuss the environmental law implications of the recent oil and gas discoveries in the Russian Arctic, together with the impact of US/EU sanctions in the field. The...
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2013
January
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Centre for Energy Law Research Seminars 2013
-9 December 2013 Prof Rachael Johnstone from the University of Akureyri gave a guest lecture on “State Responsibility for Environmental Injuries: Erga Omnes Obligations in International Environmental Law” 24 May 2013 David Haverbeke – partner and head of energy law practice at FieldFisherWaterhouse gave guest lecture on “Security of Supply in the Internal...
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Centre for Energy Law External Talks 2013
-Dr Anatole Boute "Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources in Russia's Isolated Regions", European-Russian expert roundtable on climate and sustainable energy policy organized by the European University St. Petersburg, in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, 13 December 2013. “The Russian Perspective on the ECT Investment Protection Regime”, 24th Ministerial Meeting of the...