The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) regulates and promotes oil and gas production in the UK. The website sets out the regulatory framework, with links to key statutes such as the Petroleum Act 1998. The data section of the site has maps of licensable blocks in the UK's offshore territory. Also included is information on licence granting for oil searching. The News and Publications section includes consultation documents, reports, guidance, press releases and other material.
Website of the Institute for Energy Law (IEL) a division of the Center for American and International Law. The IEL is aimed at lawyers and professionals in all areas of domestic and international energy law and is "committed to continuing education for professionals in the energy industry". The site includes information about how to join, a list of current members, and details of its Advisory Board and its activities.
Website of the Energy Bar Association (EBA) an international not-for profit association of energy law practitioners and professionals. The EBA's mission is to "enhance the professional competence of those who practice and administer energy law". The site includes membership information, details of committees and information about the EBA's Energy Law Journal. There are downloadable copies of the EBA Update newsletter, a list of opinions of the federal courts relating to energy law issues for the previous year and a page of related web links.
Oil, Gas and Energy Law (OGEL) is a subscription service aimed at the energy industry and legal practitioners. OGEL aims to provide a global overview together with critical analyses of the issues and developments surrounding regulation in the oil-gas-energy field. Issues of the OGEL Journal are available in full text for subscribers. A collection of legal and regulatory materials including laws, regulations, contracts and guidelines are available to search or browse by country or topic.
Website of the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) an educational organisation which promotes the study of law relating to energy and natural resources. EMLF membership is drawn from law firms, law schools, mineral companies and trade and professional associations supporting the mineral industry. The site provides a directory of members and details of educational events. The publications page has brief details of Annual Institutes of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation and full-text documents can be purchased online. Parts of the site are restricted to members.
