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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

George Ndi

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module offers you the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory framework governing transnational oil and gas exploration and production ventures. As part of the syllabus, you will study the historical background to the development of the international petroleum industry, and the role and function of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The teaching and learning strategy includes seminars as well independent study. In seminars, your tutor will give an overview of the relevant legal principles. The teaching will involve both the essential concepts of the human rights field and practical case studies, as well as in-class debates requiring active participation. These … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Oil and gas law: contextual background.Ownership regimes, oil and gas leases, and titles.Evolution of oil and gas production agreements: from concessions to production sharing contracts and service contracts.National petroleum codes, licensing, and exploration/ production agreements: contractual and fiscal regimes; local content frameworks.Sectoral regulation of upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.Regulatory framework … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of core legal theory relating to Oil and Gas Law.
2.
Recognise and debate current problems and new insights in the field.
3.
Appraise current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline, critically evaluate approaches and arguments and develop critiques of them and where appropriate, propose new hypothesis.
4.
Apply learned knowledge within academic and/or professional contexts, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate their conclusions clearly to a specialist and/or non-specialist audience
5.
Demonstrate an independent learning ability for continuing professional development and competency in initiative-taking, personal responsibility and decision-making.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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