A Webinar On Disputed Maritime Boundaries in Hydrocarbon-Rich Areas

The Potential Rising Importance of Joint Development Areas and Role of the UN Law of the SEA (UNCLOS) for Conflict Resolution

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Register for Webinar | CDT 0800hrs

  • Houston, TX USA  and the Caribbean: 0800hrs and 0900hrs
  • London UK: 1400hrs
  • Europe and Eastern Mediterranean: 1500hrs or 1600hrs
  • Middle East: 1800hrs or 1700hrs
  • Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos: 2100 or 2200hrs

Conference Connection in collaboration with Dr Vivek Chandra of Gulfstream LNG is pleased to present a webinar with two dates and time zone options.

Webinar Host:

Dr. Vivek Chandra

  • • Best-Selling Author of “Fundamentals of Natural Gas: An International Perspective” Pennwell 2006 (1st Edition) & 2017 (2nd Edition)
  • LNG Entrepreneur
  • Author of ‘The Law of the Sea and Maritime Boundary Disputes in Areas of Hydrocarbon Potential: A Review of Global Hotspots’ published by Routledge (2023)
  •  Dr. Vivek Chandra

Overview:

Join us for an engaging 60-minute webinar led by Dr. Vivek Chandra. Vivek will delve into the shortcomings of the UN Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in addressing disputed maritime boundaries, especially in regions rich in hydrocarbon resources. The webinar will spotlight five global “hot-spot” areas and suggest multilateral Joint Development Areas (JDAs) as potential alternatives to the current ‘gunboat’ diplomacy. This session also serves as a preview for our upcoming class, “Disputed Maritime Zones in Areas of Hydrocarbon Potential.”

Webinar Agenda:

  1. Introduction to UNCLOS:
    • Overview of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
    • Its role in defining maritime zones, historical justifications for boundary claims, and dispute resolution. 
  3. Overview of global ‘hot-spot’ regions:
    • South China Sea
    • Northeast Asia
    • Eastern Mediterranean
    • Middle East/Gulf
    • Caspian Sea
  5. Eastern Mediterranean and South China Sea Case Study
    • Regional Conflicts and Overlapping Claims:
      1. Examination of broader regional conflicts.
      2. Analysis of overlapping claims and unresolved disputes related to offshore hydrocarbon development.
    • Potential of Multilateral Joint Development Areas (JDAs):
      1. Current status of JDAs in the regions 
      2. Possible new paradigms for cooperation.
  7. Q&A Session:
    • An opportunity to engage with Dr. Vivek Chandra and ask questions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the role of UNCLOS in shaping the status of maritime boundaries in key hydrocarbon-rich regions.
  • Gain insights into the complexities of regional conflicts and overlapping claims.
  • Explore the potential of JDAs as a cooperative solution for dispute resolution and economic development.

Who Should Attend:

  • C-Suite: CEO, CFO, VP,GM
  • International & Government Negotiators
  • Think-tanks and Political advisers
  • Legal Advisors and In-House Counsel
  • Corporate Strategic Planners
  • Joint Venture and Project Teams
  • Petroleum and Mining Economists Geophysicists/Geologists
  • Production & Reservoir Engineers
  • Finance Controllers
  • Tax AdvisersPolicy/Economic/Political Analysts

Register for Webinar | CDT 0800hrs

  • Houston, TX USA  and the Caribbean: 0800hrs and 0900hrs
  • London UK: 1400hrs
  • Europe and Eastern Mediterranean: 1500hrs or 1600hrs
  • Middle East: 1800hrs or 1700hrs
  • Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos: 2100 or 2200hrs

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the geopolitical and economic implications of disputed maritime zones and the potential for collaborative solutions in hydrocarbon-rich areas.