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Oil & Gas

Our Oil & Gas Group has served as a strategic partner to both private and public sector participants in Canada's booming oil and gas industry for nearly a century. From industry conglomerates and investor groups to emerging independent producers and operators, our clients have entrusted us to advise them on some of the largest and most complex oil and gas development projects in the country.

We bring our cutting-edge, problem-solving orientation and practical, client-focused work ethic to bear on all facets of energy-related private M&A and project development transactions. And, we never lose sight of our clients' objectives and timelines. With the largest tax planning group in the country, one of the deepest regulatory and environmental law groups, and top-ranked government relations experts, our Oil & Gas Group offers our clients unrivalled breadth of expertise in significant energy transactions.

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Power

Canada's extremely diverse and largely provincially segmented electricity market is undergoing significant change. A complex set of variables ranging from GHG emission reduction regulation, transmission and distribution constraints, resource availability, costs and technological advances are shaping our current and future generation, transmission and distribution needs. Government projections over the coming years make it clear that substantial investment in these sectors will be essential, creating new opportunities for Canadian and international power and transmission developers, related industries and their customers.

Bennett Jones is a leader in these areas, regularly providing advice on generation, transmission and distribution projects in Canada and internationally. Our global clients include power and transmission developers, facility owners, electric cooperatives, fuel suppliers, off-takers and steam/heat site hosts, as well as local, provincial and national regulatory boards and domestic and foreign agencies.

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Our expertise includes assisting in project structuring, tax planning, regulatory compliance, EPC and EPC management contracts, project and conventional debt and equity financing, and site lease and acquisition. We have significant experience in acquisitions and divestitures in the electricity industry. We regularly negotiate a wide range of supply and sales contracts, including electricity trading and marketing agreements, off-take, power purchase and tolling agreements as well as other physical and financial contracts, operating agreements, interconnection arrangements with transmission and distribution grids, fuel supply and related arrangements, and steam and heat sales agreements.

We also possess substantial electricity sector restructuring experience, having drafted market rules and market-related contracts for wholesale electricity markets in Ontario and New Brunswick and having acted as counsel to several market participants within the deregulated electricity markets, representing bidders in virtually all energy and ancillary services MAP auctions that have been conducted by the Alberta Balancing Pool since 2000.

Our clients in the independent power business have participated in hundreds of power generation projects in Canada and abroad, which have involved facilities ranging in size from less than one MW to more than 1,000 MW, fuelled by sources as diverse as nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydro, biogas, biomass, solar and wind.

What Clients Say

"They're extremely knowledgeable... [and have] broad experience in terms of the different components of energy deals."

Renewable Energy

While conventional energy sources will continue to be a large part of Canada's energy mix, the share of clean, renewable energy is growing quickly and will certainly continue to aggressively grow.

Participants in Canada's burgeoning renewable power and renewable fuels industry benefit from our timely and expert advice on a wide range of issues important to this sector. We have acted for clients in a variety of renewable power sectors, including, among others, hydro, wind, solar, biogas, biomass, biowaste, biofuels, and geothermal.

Navigating the corporate/commercial, regulatory and taxation landscape can be a daunting task for Canadian renewable power developers. Our lawyers have been key advisors at every step of the way, specifically retained with respect to acquiring project finance, accessing government incentives/programs, clearing regulatory hurdles, acquiring permits, completing environmental assessments, zoning real estate, acquiring and leasing real property, stewarding tax-efficient structures (including renewable power incentives like flow-through financing structures), developing private/public partnerships, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements (including power purchase and turbine supply agreements), and assisting with all aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

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"They approach their advice in a very practical way. We go to them with very specific problems and get very specific advice back."

Our team has designed the program rules and program contracts for a series of Ontario Power Authority conservation and demand management programs. Our lawyers have also acted for and have strong connections to a number of large energy buyers, including having a comprehensive knowledge of provincial power authorities' renewable power procurement processes.

We conduct due diligence and provide opinions on the development and operation of wind, solar and geothermal projects for government departments, private companies, and public companies.

Bennett Jones lawyers are active in fund formation work in this industry and have acted in the formation of renewable energy investment funds, both domestically and internationally.

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Key Contacts

  • Harinder S. Basra Harinder S. Basra, Partner
  • Yannick  Beaudoin Yannick Beaudoin, Partner
  • David J. Macaulay David J. Macaulay, Partner
  • Patrick T. Maguire KC Patrick T. Maguire KC, Vice Chair and Calgary Managing Partner
  • Shawn M. Munro Shawn M. Munro, Partner
  • Ashley M. White Ashley M. White, Partner
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Oil & Gas
Power Projects
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Pacific Oil & Gas Limited, in its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Canbriam Energy Inc. for cash consideration
The acquisition by International Petroleum Corporation of BlackPearl Resources Inc. (with an estimated enterprise value of approximately $675 million) by way of a share exchange pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Encana Corp., in its sale of gas pipeline and processing assets in Western Canada's Montney region to a partnership of Veresen Inc. and KKR & Co. LP for approximately $760 million. Veresen Midstream, a joint venture of Veresen Inc. and KKR & Co. LP, will also invest up to $5 billion to support future production in the Montney, a massive liquids-rich natural gas play that straddles the Alberta-British Columbia border. Veresen Midstream will also provide midstream services to Encana in connection with the acquired and future assets
North West Redwater Partnership, in its $3.5-billion credit facility and $1.0-billion bond offering, the proceeds of which will contribute to the funding of the construction of North West's $8+ Billion bitumen refinery in the Alberta Heartland. The project is supported by 30-year tolling commitments of the Government of Alberta and Canadian Natural
EOG Resources, Inc., one of the largest independent North American oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, in a divestment of all of its assets in Manitoba and certain assets in Alberta through two separate transactions for approximately US $410 million
Repsol S.A., in the proposed $15.1-billion acquisition of Talisman Energy Inc.
Canadian Non-Operated Resources I Ltd., in its $500-million Peace River High purchase from and joint venture with Tourmaline Oil Corp
JAPEX Montney Ltd., a Canadian subsidiary of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX), in the acquisition, from Canadian subsidiaries of PETRONAS, the Malaysian national oil company, of an undivided 10% interest in upstream natural gas assets located in the North Montney area of NE BC and the proposed Pacific Northwest LNG export facility to be built near Prince Rupert, BC
PetroChina International Investment Company Limited, in its acquisition of an undivided 49.9% interest in Encana Corporation's approximately 445,000 acres in the Duvernay play for a consideration of $2.18 billion and its joint venture with Encana to develop the Duvernay land holdings in west-central Alberta
Mackenzie Valley Aboriginal Pipeline Group, regarding the multi-billion dollar Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Project, in the negotiation and structuring of commercial agreements including ownership agreements among various aboriginal groups and various development, operating, shipping and financing agreements with Imperial Oil, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Shell and TransCanada Pipelines
Pan Orient Energy Corp., on its sale of its subsidiary Pan Orient Energy (Thailand) Ltd., which directly or indirectly holds 60% interests in petroleum Concessions SW1 and L44/43 and L33/43 in Thailand, for approximately US$180 million
Brighton Beach Power Project (Ontario) – represented ATCO Power in a joint venture with Ontario Power Generation Inc. in respect of the development of this 580MW gas fired combined cycle power project in Windsor, Ontario in which Coral Energy was the offtaker of 100 per cent of the output from this facility
Joffre Cogeneration Project (Alberta) – on-going representation of ATCO Power in regards to all aspects of this joint venture with EPCOR and NOVA Chemicals respecting the 416 MW Joffre cogeneration power project in Alberta
Strathcona 90 MW Cogeneration Project – acting for ATCO Power with respect to structuring and negotiations of all aspects of proposed development of cogeneration facility to supply steam and electricity to two industrial partners in the Alberta Heartland in the propylene and polypropylene business
Heartland Power Project – acting for ATCO Power in connection with the development of the proposed Heartland Power Project, being a 400 MW Combined Cycle Gas-Fired Power Project in Alberta
Barking Power Project (England) – on-going representation of ATCO Power on the 1000 MW combined cycle Barking Power project in London, England
Alberta Coal Phase Out – representing ATCO Power and its subsidiary, Alberta Power (2000) Ltd., in respect of the proposed phase out of coal-fired generation by the Government of Alberta by 2030 pursuant to the Province's Climate Leadership Plan
Battle River Power Project (Alberta) – on-going representation of Alberta Power (2000) Ltd., an ATCO subsidiary, regarding all aspects of the 670 MW coal fired Battle River generating station near Forestburg, Alberta, including in connection with the Battle River Power Purchase Arrangement
Sheerness Power Project (Alberta) – on-going representation of Alberta Power (2000) Ltd., an ATCO subsidiary, regarding all aspects of the 760 MW coal fired Sheerness generating station near Hanna, Alberta, which is jointly owned by ATCO and TransAlta, including in connection with the Sheerness Power Purchase Arrangement
Horizon Power Project (Western Australia) – acted for ATCO Power in respect of the 120 MW combined cycle power project in Karratha, Western Australia
Canadian Utilities Limited, an ATCO company, in the sale of its entire Canadian fossil fuel-based electricity generation portfolio for approximately $835 million, which was completed in three stages, through the sale of its interest in the Cory project in Saskatchewan to SaskPower International Inc., a sale of its interest in the Brighton Beach project in Ontario to Ontario Power Generation Inc., and a sale of the balance of the applicable generation assets through a sale of its equity interest in ATCO Power Canada Ltd. to Heartland Generation Ltd., an affiliate of Energy Capital Partners
Acciona Wind Energy Canada – in connection with: an asset purchase of a 150 MW Ontario wind farm project from a multinational energy company; a bid into the Ontario Power Authority's RES III call for renewable power; the sale of carbon credits generated by an Alberta-based wind farm to an Alberta carbon compliance buyer; turbine supply arrangements; and ongoing corporate/commercial, real estate, regulatory and project finance advice
GenGrowth Renewables Inc. – in connection with: the sale of 9 wind farms across Ontario (approximately 200 MWs in aggregate) to a TSX-listed renewable project operator; an asset sale of an Ontario wind farm project; ongoing corporate/commercial; real estate and regulatory advice; and development of an Ontario-based solar initiative
Ameresco Geothermal Inc. – in connection with the development and commercialization of the geothermal systems for commercial and industrial applications and ongoing corporate/commercial advice
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, in its joint venture arrangements, financing and construction to develop a $300 million hydroelectricity generation facility in Canada
DIF (Dutch Infrastructure Fund) Canada, in the establishment of a $400 million energy/infrastructure investment fund and the acquisition of equity interests by such fund in Canadian energy/infrastructure projects
Coronal/Panasonic North America – in connection with joint venture corporate structuring/taxation and the acquisition of 4 Ontario-based power projects
EDF EN Canada – in connection with the acquisition and development of 2 wind and 8 hydroelectric facilities in Ontario
SkyPower Wind Energy Fund LP – in connection with: the development of the 166 MW Terrawinds project; divestiture of the Terrawinds project for $300 million; tax structuring and implementation of a $77 million public equity financing vehicle; turbine supply arrangements; power purchase arrangements; and ongoing corporate/commercial, real estate and regulatory advice
SkyPower Corporation – in connection with a private placement of equity to Lehman Brothers and ongoing corporate/commercial, tax and regulatory advice

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Band 1, Energy: Oil & Gas
Band 2, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Band 3, Energy: Power
Chambers Global
Band 1, Energy: Oil & Gas
Band 2, Energy Sector (International & Cross Border); Mining (International & Cross Border)
Band 3, Energy: Power
The Legal 500: Canada
Ranked Tier 1, Energy - Oil and Gas
Ranked, Energy and Natural Resources: Mining
Ranked, Energy and Natural Resources: Power
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Most Frequently Recommended, Energy (Electricity) (Calgary); Energy (Oil & Gas) (Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver)
Consistently Recommended, Energy (Electricity) (Vancouver)
Best Lawyers
Law Firm of the Year in Canada for Natural Resources Law
Legal Media Group's Benchmark Canada
Energy Litigator of the Year, Blair Yorke-Slader
Recognized as Energy/Resource Litigation Firm of the year

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