Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Oil and Gas Law - Tina Soliman Hunter;Angela Dobb;Ernst Nordtveit

Bringing together a diverse array of experienced academics, industry specialists, and legal practitioners, the Encyclopedia covers contemporary topics such as the challenges the oil and gas industry faces as a result of climate change. The historical development and central elements in oil and gas law are comprehensively examined in addition to the various models and legal instruments that have been applied in different regions and jurisdictions across the globe. Through rigorous legal analysis, the book highlights the dynamic and international character of this important area of law.

This Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, and students interested in oil and gas law, energy law, environmental law, international economic law, and trade law. Policymakers, government officials, and legal practitioners will equally find this to be a fundamental reference work.

Key Features:

57 authors108 entriesCase studies from across the worldEntries organised alphabetically for ease of referenceTechnical explanations of key aspects of oil and gas activities