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International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in Energy Contracts

Equip energy professionals and in-house legal teams with a practical grounding in international arbitration, dispute resolution clauses, expert evidence, and the management of energy contract disputes.

3 daysDuration
AdvancedLevel
3 Days · 9 ModulesProgramme
YX-CONT-008Code
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$3,500
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Course Overview

About this programme

Equip energy professionals and in-house legal teams with a practical grounding in international arbitration, dispute resolution clauses, expert evidence, and the management of energy contract disputes.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in Energy Contracts, driving measurable improvement in Contracts Management performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

3 daysTotal Duration
3 DaysTraining Days
9 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

11 key learning outcomes

01

Interpret the legal principles underlying commercial contracts and apply them to oil and gas agreements

02

Draft and negotiate key contract clauses including liability, indemnity, IP, and force majeure

03

Evaluate different contract structures and select the most appropriate for a given commercial arrangement

04

Apply FIDIC, NEC, and other standard form contracts to construction and engineering projects

05

Manage the contract lifecycle from pre-award through execution to close-out and claims resolution

06

Identify, evaluate, and price contract risk using structured risk allocation frameworks

07

Apply dispute resolution mechanisms including arbitration, mediation, and expert determination

08

Manage changes, variations, and claims to maintain contract value and avoid disputes

09

Apply procurement best practices to supplier selection, tendering, and contract award processes

10

Understand the legal framework for upstream petroleum contracts including PSAs and JOAs

11

Apply international commercial law and arbitration principles to cross-border contract disputes

Course Outline

3 training days · 9 modules · hands-on workshops

1
Contract
Law
3
Standard
Form
5
Dispute
Resolution
Day 1

Contract Law Fundamentals

Establish the legal principles and terminology that underpin all commercial contracts.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Formation of Contracts

  • Offer and acceptance: certainty, communication, and withdrawal
  • Consideration: adequacy, past consideration, and executory contracts
  • Capacity, authority, and apparent authority: agents and companies
  • Formalities: writing requirements and deed execution
Module 2

Contract Terms & Interpretation

  • Express vs. implied terms: statute, custom, and business efficacy
  • Conditions, warranties, and innominate terms: breach consequences
  • Exclusion and limitation clauses: validity and interpretation rules
  • Entire agreement clauses and their effect on pre-contract representations
Module 3

Contract Performance & Breach

  • Obligations to perform: strict duty, reasonable care, and best endeavours
  • Frustration: supervening events and its limited application
  • Breach of contract: anticipatory breach and immediate response
  • Remedies: damages (expectation and reliance), specific performance, and injunctions
Practical Workshop

Contract drafting exercise: teams draft a limitation of liability clause and an entire agreement clause for a provided commercial scenario, discussing the risk allocation implications.

Day 3

Standard Form Contracts: FIDIC & NEC

Apply the FIDIC and NEC standard form contracts to construction and engineering projects.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

FIDIC Contract Suite

  • FIDIC Silver, Red, Yellow, and Gold Books: scope and applicability
  • Engineer's role: powers, duties, and neutrality under FIDIC
  • Programme, time at large, and extension of time provisions
  • Claims procedure: notice requirements and engineer's determination
Module 2

NEC4 Contract Suite

  • NEC4 engineering and construction contract: main options A–F
  • Project manager and supervisor roles: NEC4 responsibilities
  • Compensation events: notification, assessment, and time impact
  • Early warning mechanism: purpose, procedure, and risk reduction
Module 3

Oil & Gas Specific Contracts

  • LOGIC and AIPN model contracts: scope and industry use
  • Services agreement and master service agreement (MSA): key differences
  • Day rate vs. lump sum vs. unit rate: risk and incentive structures
  • Completion, acceptance, and defects liability period: definitions and consequences
Practical Workshop

FIDIC claims exercise: teams identify and assess the validity of three contractor claims under a FIDIC Yellow Book contract, applying the claims procedure and notice requirements.

Day 5

Dispute Resolution & International Contracts

Apply international arbitration, dispute resolution procedures, and cross-border contracting principles.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Dispute Resolution Options

  • Negotiation, mediation, and expert determination: selection criteria
  • Adjudication: construction and engineering contexts and use
  • Arbitration vs. litigation: enforceability, confidentiality, and cost
  • Multi-tier dispute resolution clauses: escalation and timing
Module 2

International Arbitration

  • Major arbitral institutions: ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and AAA/ICDR rules
  • Seat of arbitration: choice of law implications and courts' supervisory role
  • Arbitrator selection: expertise, nationality, and challenge procedures
  • Awards: enforcement under the New York Convention
Module 3

Cross-Border Contracting

  • Choice of law clauses: governing law selection and conflict of laws
  • Anti-corruption warranties: FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and due diligence
  • Sanctions clauses: OFAC compliance and force majeure interface
  • Stabilisation clauses in host government agreements
Practical Workshop

Arbitration moot: teams prepare and present arguments for a simplified international arbitration dispute arising from an oil and gas project termination, one team acting as claimant and one as respondent.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Contracts & Commercial Managers

Professionals responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts

Legal & Compliance Teams

In-house counsel and compliance officers advising on contract law and regulatory compliance

Project & Operations Managers

Managers administering contracts with contractors, vendors, and service providers

Finance & Commercial Professionals

Finance and commercial teams evaluating contract risk, pricing, and commercial terms

Engineers & Technical Leads

Technical professionals who need to understand contract obligations and manage scope changes

Procurement Professionals

Procurement teams responsible for tendering, supplier selection, and contract award processes

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

Jun
07
07 Jun – 09 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 6 seats available
$4,500
per delegate
Jul
01
01 Jul – 03 Jul 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 8 seats available
$3,500
per delegate
Jul
25
25 Jul – 27 Jul 2026
Singapore
Blended 5 seats available
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custom pricing
Aug
22
22 Aug – 24 Aug 2026
Houston, USA
Classroom 6 seats available
$4,500
per delegate
Sep
23
23 Sep – 25 Sep 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 6 seats available
$3,500
per delegate
Oct
25
25 Oct – 27 Oct 2026
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Blended 7 seats available
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custom pricing
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Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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