When it comes to allocating and managing risks in the Oil & Gas Industry, there are several ways in which both the host country and the international oil companies manage this. Discuss the different ways in which this is managed by the parties in a Product Sharing Agreement and comment on whether the status quo is satisfactory.
You must support your answer with relevant and appropriate examples.
Learning outcomes :
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the substantive rules of international law applicable to the oil and gas industry
• Evaluate the key principles of contract formation in international commercial transactions and key international law principles and trends in the oil and gas sector
• Assess the effectiveness of international law in addressing the environmental impact of oil exploration and exploitation
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of oil and gas law as a distinct subject, studied in a practical and commercial context.