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Joint Operating Agreements: Risk Control for the Non-Operator

Eduardo G Pereira

ISBN13: 9781905783922

New Edition ISBN: 9781787421240

Published: April 2013

Publisher: Globe Law and Business

Country of Publication: UK

Format: Hardback

Price: Out of print

Joint operating agreements (JOAs) are well-accepted standard agreements in the oil and gas industry. The basic aim of a JOA is to regulate the relationship between the parties to a joint venture: the operator and non-operator.

Traditionally, the former is responsible for performing operations on behalf of the consortium, while the latter is responsible for contributing to the financial commitments and expenses of the joint venture. However, this structure typically does not reflect the non-operator's perspective, as it traditionally focuses on the strong position maintained by the operator.

It is essential to understand the positions on both sides of the table in order to ensure a fair and reasonable negotiation. An unbalanced agreement can create uncertainty, increase the risk of litigation and even jeopardise the very existence of the consortium.

This accessible new title provides an in-depth analysis of the JOA from the perspective of a non-operator. Chapter 1 analyses the context and current situation of non-operators. Chapter 2 examines the relationship between the operator and non-operator under general law; this chapter is relevant as the operator is commonly a single party acting on the behalf of a consortium. Chapter 3 analyses the critical issues for a non-operator in a JOA.

Ideally, a proactive non-operator would participate in all decisions and operations, but normally only one party can take this role. This book reveals how a non-operator can seek to protect its interests - initially through tight control of both operations and expenditures, and ultimately through adequate remedies to remove the operator and/or restrict its liability. Chapter 4 provides recommendations to address these concerns. The JOA involves law, finance, human resources and operations.

This book provides practical guidance for in-house counsel, private practitioners, executives, academics, international oil companies, national oil companies, independents and anyone interested in investing in the upstream sector.

Subjects:: Energy and Natural Resources Law

Contents:: Chapter I – Introduction; 1.1 Scope; 1.1.1 Objective; 1.1.2 Imbalance; 1.1.3 Conclusion; 1.2 Comparative analyses; 1.2.1 Comparative JOA models; 1.2.2 Relevancy; 1.2.3 Conclusion; 1.3 Oil and gas industry; 1.3.1 Upstream and downstream; agreements; 1.3.2 JOA background; 1.3.3 Conclusion; 1.4 Joint operating agreements:; definition; 1.4.1 Definition; 1.4.2 Implications; 1.4.3 Conclusion; 1.5 – Conclusion; Chapter II – Joint operating; agreements: the relationship of; the parties; 2.1 Parties; 2.1.1 Operator and non-operator; 2.1.2 Governmental participation; 2.1.3 Conclusion; 2.2 Relationship; 2.2.1 Partnership; 2.2.1.1 Definition; 2.2.1.2 Application to a JOA; 2.2.1.3 Conclusion; 2.2.2 Agency; 2.2.2.1 Definition; 2.2.2.2 Application to a JOA; 2.2.2.3 Conclusion; 2.2.3 Fiduciary Duty; 2.2.3.1 Definition; 2.2.3.2 Application to a JOA; 2.2.3.3 Conclusion; 2.3 Conclusion; Chapter III – Joint operating; agreements: the non-operator’s; concerns; 3.1 Control of operations; 3.1.1 Information; 3.1.1.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.1.1.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.1.1.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.1.1.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.1.1.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.1.1.6 AMPLA JV & JOAModels; 3.1.1.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.1.1.8 Greenlandic JOA Model; 3.1.1.9 Conclusion; 3.1.2 Operating Committee; 3.1.2.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.1.2.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.1.2.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.1.2.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.1.2.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.1.2.6 AMPLA JV & JOA Models; 3.1.2.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.1.2.8 Greenlandic JOA Model; 3.1.2.9 Conclusion; 3.1.3 Costs & Expenditure; 3.1.3.1 Work Programme and; Budget; 3.1.3.1.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.1.3.1.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.1.3.1.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.1.3.1.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.1.3.1.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.1.3.1.6 AMPLA JV & JOA; Models; 3.1.3.1.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.1.3.1.8 Greenlandic JOA; Model; 3.1.3.1.9 Conclusion; 3.1.3.2 Authorisation for; Expenditure; 3.1.3.2.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.1.3.2.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.1.3.2.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.1.3.2.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.1.3.2.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.1.3.2.6 AMPLA JV & JOA; Models; 3.1.3.2.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.1.3.2.8 Greenlandic JOA; Model; 3.1.3.2.9 Conclusion; 3.1.3.3 Contracting; 3.1.3.3.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.1.3.3.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.1.3.3.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.1.3.3.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.1.3.3.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.1.3.3.6 AMPLA JV & JOA; Models; 3.1.3.3.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.1.3.3.8 Greenlandic JOA; Model; 3.1.3.3.9 Conclusion; 3.1.3.4 Cost & expenditure; conclusion; 3.1.4 Conclusion; 3.2 Remedies and protections; 3.2.1 Removal of operator; 3.2.1.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.2.1.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.2.1.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.2.1.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.2.1.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.2.1.6 AMPLA JV & JOA Models; 3.2.1.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.2.1.8 Greenlandic JOA Model; 3.2.1.9 Conclusion; 3.2.2 Liability; 3.2.2.1 AAPL JOA Models; 3.2.2.2 RMMLF JOA Model; 3.2.2.3 CAPL OP Model; 3.2.2.4 OGUK JOA Model; 3.2.2.5 Norwegian JOA Model; 3.2.2.6 AMPLA JV & JOA Models; 3.2.2.7 AIPN JOA Model; 3.2.2.8 Greenlandic JOA Model; 3.2.2.9 Conclusion; 3.2.3 Conclusion; Chapter IV – Conclusion;