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Suk Kyoon Kim

2007

International Law

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Joint Development Of Offshore Energy Resources In East Asia, Suk Kyoon Kim Oct 2007

Joint Development Of Offshore Energy Resources In East Asia, Suk Kyoon Kim

Suk Kyoon Kim

Disputes over offshore energy resources in disputed waters in East Asia are increasingly becoming a source of conflicts in the region. However the growing needs for energy resources led to joint development in the disputed waters. In the absence of mutually agreed maritime boundaries joint development might be the best practical way to develop offshore energy resources, while not prejudicing each others’ claims. A wide range of issues such as legal, financial, contractual, operational, international problems may arise from joint development. This article discusses prospect and issues of joint development of offshore energy resources in East Asia.


Joint Development Of Offshore Energy Resources In East Asia, Suk Kyoon Kim Jul 2007

Joint Development Of Offshore Energy Resources In East Asia, Suk Kyoon Kim

Suk Kyoon Kim

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Disputes over offshore energy resources in disputed waters in East Asia are increasingly becoming a source of conflicts in the region. However the growing needs for energy resources led to joint development in the disputed waters. In the absence of mutually agreed maritime boundaries joint development might be the best practical way to develop offshore energy resources, while not prejudicing each others’ claims. A wide range of issues such as legal, financial, contractual, operational, international problems may arise from joint development. This article discusses prospect and issues of joint development of offshore energy resources in East Asia.