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16 May 2013
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Client/Legal Alert
The moratorium period under Presidential Instruction No. 10 of 2011, which prohibits the issuance of new area use licenses (including pinjam pakai or "borrow to use" permits) over any areas which were designated as "primary forest" or peatland area, has been extended. Through Presidential Instruction No. 6 of 2013, the President has extended the moratorium period for another two years (i.e., until 13 May 2015).
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9 May 2013
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Client/Legal Alert
There is an increasing trend in the UK towards accepting a blanket notification of claims, or circumstances that might give rise to a claim, as valid notification under an insurance policy. Australian companies should similarly consider notifying claims (or circumstances that could/ might give rise to them) as soon as they are discovered. If not, insureds run the risk of denial of coverage due to a failure to notify.
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8 May 2013
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Client/Legal Alert
The Myanmar Ministry of Energy has commenced an auction for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Myanmar offshore areas. The auction invites bids for 11 shallow water blocks and 19 deep water blocks, to be conducted on a production sharing basis with the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise.
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February 2013
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Book
This is the 2013 edition of the Latin American Mining Handbook.
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February 2013
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Client/Legal Alert
The year 2013 was forecast to be a challenging year for the Australian economy, but the latest economic data from the US and China at the end of January is promising. We are seeing continued interest from North Asia and India in Australian agricultural and mineral resources, as well as the development of related infrastructure. At the same time, the Australian Federal Governments and most State Governments are implementing strategies to enhance our economic and cultural links with Asia.
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February 2013
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Client/Legal Alert
Reducing greenhouse gases throughout the US economy is shaping up to be a key priority of the Obama administration's second term. In his fifth State of the Union address on 12 February, President Obama called for a "bipartisan, market-based solution to climate change."
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14 January 2013
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Article
Canadian firms are expanding overseas, but despite keeping an eye on developments in South Africa and Latin America they still feel their core work is at home. However, with plenty of interest from foreign investors in Canada’s natural resources, increased globalisation remains inevitable.
This article was published in The Lawyer. |
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January 2013
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Client/Legal Alert
As a result of recent amendments to certain energy regulatory instruments, the Mexican energy sector now offers greater opportunities to develop efficient cogeneration projects. The national energy policy encourages the development of incentives for energy generation, through the use of renewable sources and efficient cogeneration technologies.
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21 December 2012
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Client/Legal Alert
In a much anticipated report released recently, the Climate Change Authority ('the Authority') has recommended that the key elements of Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) remain unchanged.
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21 December 2012
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Client/Legal Alert
On 5 December 2012, the United States Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy (DOE) released a report prepared by NERA Economic Consulting (NERA) on the macroeconomic impacts of exporting domestically-sourced liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the US economy.
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November 2012
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Book
This is a guide to help address the most fundamental concerns of construction contractors.
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October 2012
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Client/Legal Alert
This alert discusses the resolution adopted by Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers in October 2012, eliminating the monopoly on the sale of natural gas imported into the territory of Ukraine by the National Joint-Stock Company “Naftogaz Ukrainy” and by certain enterprises producing nitrogenous fertilisers.
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9 October 2012
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This piece brings together the keynotes of and recommended approaches to five issues NOCs currently face in order to help their business and legal representatives navigate the complexities of the global oil and gas industry. These insights are shared by thought leaders from across Baker & McKenzie’s leading energy, mining and infrastructure practice — which has been advising NOCs, including some of the world’s largest by reserves or market capitalization, for over 50 years.
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October 2012
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Client/Legal Alert
This edition of the Mining Law Update reviews proposed regulatory changes to the reporting requirements of ASX listed mining companies, as well as providing commentary on the changes in State legislation which affect project evaluation in Australia.
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September 2012
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Book
This is the 2012 Oil & Gas handbook for Latin America.
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