CPD Seminars 2012

19-22 March 2012 Practical Contracting and Dispute Management in the Energy Sector

The emphasis of this conference is to provide a practical understanding of the contracting process including contract selection, tendering, negotiation, contract preparation, contract management and effective management and resolution of disputes in the energy sector.

26-27 March 2012 Financial Aspects of Petroleum Contracts

Professionals from both private and public sectors can benefit from analysing the various administrative, financial, fiscal, accounting and other economic rights and duties within petroleum contracts.

28-29 March 2012 Minimising Fiscal Risks in Petroleum Projects

Effective planning and consistent implementation of fiscal regulations and policies in both private and public sectors is optimised by understanding the mechanics of tax instruments and practices embedded in tax legislations and contracts.

16-17 April 2012 Renewables: Opportunities and Challenges for Scotland

This two day international conference will bring together key stakeholders in a discussion about the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy sector in Scotland.

17-19 April 2012 Sustainable Development in the Energy Sector

The seminar aims to discuss various aspects of sustainable development in the energy sector, including issues of transparency, resource audit, environmental mitigation, natural gas issues and mechanisms of renewable energy promotion.

30 April - 4 May 2012 International Upstream Petroleum Licensing: Strategies and Tactics for Host Governments and Oil Companies

This seminar has identified a number of new challenges to upstream petroleum licensing that will confront petroleum professionals in the years to come.

3-4 May 2012 Minerals Taxation and Sustainable Development

The Annual Mining Seminar brings together a select group of highly experienced people from industry, governments, academia and NGOs to discuss current issues facing the industry.

7-11 May 2012 Mining Agreements

A five-day intensive course featuring lectures, case studies and practical coursework led by two leading legal advisors to the global mining & metals industry.

7-9 May 2012 Petroleum Industry Negotiation Master Class

This advanced training focuses on the key elements of petroleum industry negotiations, such as principles for risk sharing, optimising outcomes through financial analysis and tax planning, stabilising contracts, and resolving disputes.

14-18 May 2012 Monitoring and Regulation of the Upstream Petroleum Sector

This course will emphasise a broad understanding of international standards as well as the implementation of Good Oilfield Practice and new developments in the industry.

14-18 May 2012 Negotiating and Documenting Petroleum Industry Transactions

Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of petroleum transactions, including business models, contract terms and documentation.

21-25 May 2012 Natural Gas Negotiation and Contracts

This seminar is presented in a workshop format that is based around a case study for the ‘Big Blue’ gas project simulating the development of natural gas to replace imported oil. Participants receive instruction on various commercial, operational, financial and regulatory aspects of the natural gas industry with special emphasis on options and risks for gas utilisation.

28 May - 1 June 2012 Contracts Used in International Petroleum Development

The focus of the seminar is to identify primary issues from the perspective of the parties to the contracts and offer alternative approaches. Emphasis is on practical skills, familiarization and in-depth understanding of main types of inter-company contracts used in the international oil and gas industry.

11-14 June 2012 Production Sharing Contracts and Implementing Agreements

Gain an understanding of the key issues that affect operational decisions and the profitability of PSCs and implementing agreements, as well as how to manage these contracts and agreements.

18-21 June 2012 Well Services and Construction Contracts

Gain an in-depth understanding of well services and construction contracts. Enhance your skills and abilities to apply contract provisions in negotiating the resolution of claims and disputes that arise in conducting petroleum operations.

25-26 June 2012 How the Oil Industry Works: Oil & Gas Engineering for Non-Engineers

The course will give delegates a broad understanding of the processes involved in oil and gas recovery, processing and delivery, plus, provide relevant links to key Legislation, Regulations, Statutory Instruments, Guidance Notes, etc that the industry is governed by.

3-7 September 2012 Oil, Gas and Minerals: International Arbitration and Advocacy Skills, London

Arbitration for the oil, gas and minerals industry with perspectives from legal experts, trial and in-house counsel, international arbitrators and academics.

24-28 September 2012 Natural Resource Mediation (Accredited Course), Dundee

The course is split between the teaching of the theories behind mediation as a tool for effective dispute resolution and the teaching of the skills required to be an effective mediators.

29 October - 2 November 2012 UK Oil and Gas Law, St Andrews

This seminar provides an intensive introduction to the statutory, contractual and regulatory environment for the oil and gas sector and factors in issues and challenges faced by the sector.

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