Description of the fundamentals of petroleum taxation, in particular the arithmetic and mechanics and the industry/government relationships involved. Focus on the two main fiscal systems, i.e. concessions and production sharing contracts. Consideration is given to economic issue…
What should a country do if it suddenly discovers oil and gas' How should it spend the subsequent cash windfall' How can it protect against corruption' How can citizens truly benefit from national wealth' With many of the world's poorest and most fragile states suddenly joining …
This volume presents the first comprehensive examination of the legal issues surrounding international debt recovery on claims against Iraqi oil and gas. In addition to presenting a snapshot view of Iraq's outstanding debt obligations and an analysis of the significance of the t…
A brief précis on Iraq's debts -- The legal theory of "odious debt"--The development and background of Security Council Resolution 1859 -- The development and background of the Iraqi measures permitting departure from earlier oil and gas contractual commitments -- The concepts o…