Keating on Offshore Construction and Marine Engineering Contracts provides in-depth guidance on the agreements involved in the construction of ships, rigs and other offshore vessels and structures. It will equip marine construction lawyers with a one-stop reference on all aspects of the modern shipbuilding and offshore engineering contracts and for dealing effectively with the problems that may arise. Key features: Examines the main standard form agreements used in marine construction, including the SAJ, BIMCO, the Norwegian 2000, AWES as well as LOGIC and FIDIC Looks at the documents required for creation of a marine construction contract e.g specifications, drawings, programmes of work Discusses the general rules of formation and construction of offshore construction contracts, including commonly found implied terms and limitation clauses Covers changes to contract terms and considerations that need to be made from contractor and buyer’s perspectives Covers differences in approach between standard shipbuilding and engineering contracts Analyses in detail all the issues surrounding time in contracts, the obligations, delay and extensions Looks at payment, including potential extra payments, permissible delay and damages Considers the rights and obligations of parties following contractual or common law termination Deal with guarantees, bonds and insurance Covers the dispute resolution frameworks used in international shipbuilding contracts, including litigation in the Commercial or Technology and Construction Court, and ADR Examines the growing influence of land-based construction case law, and provides in-depth commentary of relevant authorities New to the third edition: Updated to cover the latest editions of all the standard forms Expanded commentary taking into account LOGIC Marine Construction, Offshore Decommissioning and the Design Edition, as well as the new BIMCO DISMANTLECON contract Key recent cases discussed in detail, including Jiangsu Guoxin Corp Ltd v Precious Shipping Public Co Ltd [2020] EWHC 1030 (Comm), Panther Real Estate Development LLC v Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC [2022] DIFC CA 016, Van Oord UK Ltd v Dragados UK Ltd [2021] CSIH 50; 198 Con LR 1 and Shanghai Shipyard Co Ltd v Reignwood Investment Co Ltd [2021] 1 WLR 5408 (CA) Expanded commentary on express or implied terms of good faith Commentary on claims arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic New commentary on the use of adjudication in the context of shipbuilding and offshore construction

Oil and Gas Production Contracts, 2nd edition, provides a thorough and systematic analysis of each agreement, enabling you to advise on any contract during the production stage. Clause-by-clause commentary from energy experts gives indispensable insight into the function and features of each agreement. The extensive practical experience of the editor and contributors provides you with a full understanding of the nature, purpose and terms behind each contract, as well as the pitfalls you need to watch out for. Provides a detailed understanding of all the common production phase contracts Analyses each clause systematically Offers a valuable insight into the nature, purpose and consequences of each contract Alerts you to the common pitfalls in each agreement Offers practical advice and guidance which can be applied to all jurisdictions worldwide Covers joint venture agreements in the production phase, including pre-unitisation and unitisation agreements Explains background licensing and production sharing routines Includes full coverage of contracts for services with third parties A companion to Oil and Gas Exploration Contracts, 3rd edition, the Second Edition has been fully updated and also includes a new chapter on Upstream Oil and Gas Asset Purchase and Sale Agreements in the United States.

Whatever area you work in – development, finance or research – this essential text helps you understand all aspects of the law of nuclear energy. Part 1: Offers a comprehensive overview of nuclear law and nuclear power projects, providing a foundation upon which countries can establish or develop legislative frameworks and regulate nuclear power projects. Part 2: Covers the development of nuclear power projects, providing, amongst other things, guidance on producing a tender document evaluating tenders, a review of the key provisions of a nuclear construction contract and an introduction to nuclear finance. It also has chapters covering the front and back end of the nuclear fuel cycle. Part 3: Discusses small modular nuclear reactors (“SMRs”) and future issues in international nuclear energy law. The text: Overviews the legal aspects of establishing a nuclear power programme Discusses how to properly implement the obligations contained in the international conventions at a national level Describes the primary components of national nuclear law and regulation, including licensing and permitting Examines key areas of nuclear law, such as nuclear liability, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear safety and nuclear security Considers how to develop nuclear power plant tenders and evaluate proposals Describes different types of construction contracts and primary clauses, including dispute management and avoidance Introduces nuclear finance and overviews nuclear power project risks and risk allocation Describes the nuclear fuel cycle and discusses both the front and back ends of the cycle Focuses on small modular nuclear reactors and their potential benefits and legal challenges The 3rd edition has been updated throughout with highlights including: Updated in tandem with developments in the global climate change agenda and potential role of nuclear energy in meeting decarbonisation goals and commitments. New content on utilisation of bilateral nuclear cooperation agreements and formation of strategic partnerships for nuclear new build. Expansion of content regarding preliminary considerations prior to drafting a national nuclear law. Expansion of content on structuring the nuclear regulatory body and its early activities. New content on Canadian Vendor Design Review within pre-licensing activities. Revisions to account for the entry into force of the 2004 Protocols to the Paris Convention and Brussels Supplementary Conventions on 1 January 2022. New content on considerations for governments with respect to becoming a party to an international nuclear liability regime and how to select the optimal convention/combination of conventions. Developments in sustainable finance impacting nuclear energy projects. Revisions to account for developments in the vendor market. New content on SMR licensing approaches.