Joint Development of Offshore Oil and Gas Resources in the Arctic Ocean Region and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Abstract The Arctic Ocean region presents certain challenges to peaceful cooperation between states, particularly in the locations where ocean boundaries and ownership of the related resources are disputed. The establishment of Joint Development Zones ( JDZ s) for the development of offshore oil and...
| Published in: | Brill Research Perspectives in the Law of the Sea |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/24519359-12340004 https://brill.com/view/journals/rpls/1/4/article-p1_2.xml https://brill.com/downloadpdf/journals/rpls/1/4/article-p1_2.xml |
| Summary: | Abstract The Arctic Ocean region presents certain challenges to peaceful cooperation between states, particularly in the locations where ocean boundaries and ownership of the related resources are disputed. The establishment of Joint Development Zones ( JDZ s) for the development of offshore oil and gas resources in the Arctic Ocean can facilitate international cooperation over resource development where there are competing claims. These claims are generally based on continental shelf jurisdiction under the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ( UNCLOS ). There are several alternative dispute resolution measures available under UNCLOS however, a number of states have preferred to adopt a JDZ as an interim measure to allow development. The significance of JDZ s for the Arctic Ocean region is that they can allow peaceful cooperation and development where the specific circumstances of Arctic claims make it difficult for the respective states to agree on the maritime boundary. |
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