Drafting Canadian Oilfield Master Service Agreements: An Overview of Key Clauses and Market Trends

Authors

  • Trent Mercier
  • Josh Kane
  • Sharbil Nammour

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/alr2

Keywords:

Energy Law, Petroleum Law

Abstract

A cohesive master service agreement is a fundamental component of the operator–service provider relationship for the provision of oilfield services for upstream oil and gas operations. This article: explores the sometimes unique contract relationships found in the Canadian marketplace; provides an overview of key contentious issues and potential solutions, which are examined and contrasted with those seen in American and international contracts; and identifies recent relevant market trends, including special considerations for large-scale hydraulic fracturing operations and the perspectives of new international operators entering the Canadian marketplace.

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Vol 52, No 2: Energy Law Edition

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