Oil & gas update: AER hints at more changes

By Thomas Collopy (Calgary), Tom Savery (Calgary) and Colleen Abel (Calgary) on October 3, 2018 Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory, Energy

In recent years the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has been making changes to its liability management system. In early August, the AER hinted more changes are on the way. In a news release, Jim Ellis, the regulator’s CEO, explains that a gap has been clearly identified in the current liability management system, and that the … Continue reading

Holding an oil and gas licence: a privilege, not a right

By Thomas Collopy (Calgary) and Colleen Abel (Calgary) on June 21, 2018 Posted in Energy, M&A

Say you are about to buy, sell, or invest in an Alberta oil and gas company. You are conducting your due diligence, negotiating the transaction documents, pursuing any necessary approvals and are looking forward to closing. Before you can proceed, get ready to add another item to your closing checklist. The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has … Continue reading

Power & renewables M&A deals 2017: gaining momentum

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on August 22, 2017 Posted in Energy, M&A

PwC’s survey on global power and renewables (P&R) M&A trends for 2017 predicts an investment thrust for the progressive sector. In 2016, the P&R sector’s total global deal value was the highest that it had been in the current decade, fueled, in particular, by mega deals for North American network infrastructure targets. Both corporate and … Continue reading