At least eighteen LNG liquefaction projects have been proposed in Canada to date and, while the future of some of these projects remains uncertain, it is hoped that many will proceed with development in the near future. It is expected that the majority of these projects will be developed primarily for the export of LNG to other markets, but some may also supply LNG to meet Canada’s domestic LNG demands and the LNG-bunkering sector which is being developed to serve LNG-fueled vessels operating in Canadian waters. In any case, there is expected to be an increasing number of LNG carriers and other vessels calling at Canadian ports to load LNG once these facilities become operational.

Transportation of LNG from shore-based liquefaction facilities will engage a broad range of rules and regulations in Canada governing the operation of ships in Canadian waters and, where relevant, the export of LNG. A variety of non-regulatory requirements will also apply to those involved in such activities as a result of the contractual arrangements invariably entered into when using terminals, port facilities and related services, when chartering and operating ships and when buying and selling LNG.

This webinar provides an overview of the key areas of the legal landscape, including both regulatory and other requirements, downstream of liquefaction terminals in the context of Canadian LNG projects. This will be of particular interest to those involved in Canada’s nascent LNG industry, including project proponents, buyers and sellers of LNG and owners and operators of LNG carriers and other vessels intending to load LNG, either as cargo or bunker fuel, from a terminal in Canada.

Details About the Webinar

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 · 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time (US & Canada) (GMT -6:00)
Cost: $40.00
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About the Speakers

1595880607-29d741c247e6151b Robin Acworth
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Robin Acworth is a commercial lawyer whose practice focusses on the upstream and midstream energy sectors, including LNG and renewables.

Robin has extensive experience advising on energy projects and transactions in Canada and in a broad range of other jurisdictions. His experience includes advising on the sale and purchase of LNG and other commodities, transportation, construction and use of terminals, power generation facilities and other infrastructure, both onshore and offshore, including related maritime elements, vessel chartering, and shipbuilding and conversion.

Robin qualified as an aeronautical engineer before converting to law. He trained in London with another leading law firm and spent time practising both in London and in Singapore before relocating to Calgary in 2018.

1595880671-599cc58376e0e98d John Bromley, Q.C
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

John Bromley practises primarily maritime law. He has experience in all levels of courts in British Columbia as well as the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Bromley has also been counsel in numerous mediation and arbitrations and has acted as an arbitrator.

Mr. Bromley advises on charterparties and contracts of affreightment. His long experience in the maritime field enables him to give prompt, practical advice on maritime law issues. He has acted for marine insurers from all over the world as well as many of the P & I clubs. He also represents clients in the marine industry.

1595880741-e90832cfc11ecb85 Ian McIver
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Seaspan ULC

Ian joined Seaspan in March 2018. With over 27 years of experience, Ian has gathered a deep understanding of the resource-based industries on the West Coast. His industry expertise and market understanding, coupled with a highly strategic approach and a focus on operational excellence will build on and expands Seaspan’s logistics service offering, meeting the increasingly complex needs of our marine customer base.

Ian is the lead on Seaspan Marine Transportation’s strategic initiatives and as an integral member of the leadership team, he helps define, develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.

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