Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The Management of a Transboundary Energy Resource: the Oil and Gas of the Caspian Sea

  • Chapter
The Politics of Caspian Oil

Abstract

The management of transboundary energy resources is extremely important to international relations. Poor or ineffective management can have damaging consequences. This was seen most recently in the Middle East in 1991. The lack of an effective regime for the management of the oilfields straddling the boundary between Iraq and Kuwait allowed Kuwait to develop more oil than was perhaps equitable. This led in part to Baghdad’s decision to invade. The resulting destabilisation of both states, the region, and indeed the international community, is well documented.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
eBook
USD 16.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Notes

  1. C. Schofield and M. Pratt, ‘Claims to the Caspian Sea’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, February 1996, p. 75.

    Google Scholar 

  2. R. V. Barylski, ‘Russia, the West, and the Caspian Energy Hub’, Middle East Journal Spring 1995, No. 2.

    Google Scholar 

  3. D. George, ‘Caspian Equal to Mideast Gulf’, Offshore, March 1996, p. 34.

    Google Scholar 

  4. C. Parry, Consolidated Treaty Series, Vol. 62, 1812–1813, Oceana, 1968, p. 440.

    Google Scholar 

  5. F. Halliday, ‘Iran and the Caspian’, MENAS, Conference Proceedings, ‘Oil and Caviar in the Caspian’, London, 1995, p. 3.

    Google Scholar 

  6. E. Holoboff, ‘Russia and Oil Politics in the Caspian’, Jane’s Intelligence Review, February 1996, p. 84.

    Google Scholar 

  7. G. Roberts, ‘Possible Routes and Probable Obstacles Concerning the Export of Caspian Sea Oil and Gas to Western Markets’, 1994, Durham, International Boundaries Research Unit, Caspian File.

    Google Scholar 

  8. G. Rase, ‘A Washington Perspective on Caspian Oil and the Pipeline Options’, MENAS, 1995, p. 8.

    Google Scholar 

  9. C. Parry, Consolidated Treaty Series, Vol. 62, 1812–1813, Oceana, 1968, p. 440.

    Google Scholar 

  10. C. Parry, Consolidated Treaty Series, Vol. 78, 1827–1828, Oceana, 1968, p. 109.

    Google Scholar 

  11. C. Parry, Consolidated Treaty Series, Vol. 78, 1827–1828, Oceana, 1968, p. 108.

    Google Scholar 

  12. L. Shapiro, Soviet Treaty Series, Vol. 1, Georgetown University Press, 1950, pp. 92–4.

    Google Scholar 

  13. M. Pournouri, ‘Iran and the Law of the Sea’, unpublished PhD thesis, University of Dundee, 1994, p. 359.

    Google Scholar 

  14. L. Shapiro, Soviet Treaty Series, Vol. 2, Georgetown University Press, 1955, pp. 37–41.

    Google Scholar 

  15. P. Orlov, The Current Digest of the Soviet Press, Vol. XVI, No. III, 1954, p. 26.

    Google Scholar 

  16. M. R. Dabiri, ‘A New Approach to the Legal Regime of the Caspian Sea as a Basis for Peace and development’, The Iranian Journal of International Affairs, Vol. XI, No. I, 1994, p. 32.

    Google Scholar 

  17. K. Akhmedzyanov, The Current Digest of the Soviet Press, Vol. XXVI, No. IV, 23 April 1974.

    Google Scholar 

  18. K. Yusifade, ‘The Status of the Caspian’, Azerbaijan International, Autumn 1994, p. 30.

    Google Scholar 

  19. N. Sagdeb and M. Javadi, ‘Azerbaijan’s Contract of the Century’, Azerbaijan International, Autumn 1994, p. 28.

    Google Scholar 

  20. S. Vinogradov and P. Wouters, ‘The Caspian Sea, Current Legal Problems’, Heidelberg Journal of International Law, Band 55, No. 2, 1995, p. 621.

    Google Scholar 

  21. A. Granmayeh, ‘The Caspian Sea in Iranian History and Politics’, Central Asia Quarterly, Summer 1995, p. 38.

    Google Scholar 

  22. N. A. Nazarbayev and B. N. Yeltsin, ‘Joint Statement on Cooperation in the Exploitation of the Caspian Sea’, 27 April 1996, London, British Petroleum.

    Google Scholar 

  23. C. Schofield and M. Pratt, ‘Claims to the Caspian Sea’, Janes Intelligence Review, February 1996, p. 79.

    Google Scholar 

  24. S. Leskov and S. Mamedov, Izvestiya, ‘Russia Strengthens its Position on the Caspian Oil Shelf’, The Current Digest of Post Soviet Press, Vol. XLVII, 11 November 1995, p. 21.

    Google Scholar 

  25. J. Thornhill, ‘LUKoi1 Hopeful on Kazakh Oil’, Financial Times, 12 April 1996.

    Google Scholar 

  26. C. Hopson, ‘Caspian Sea Licence to JKX Subsidiary’, Lloyds List, May 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  27. M. Barrow, ‘Ramco Ripe for Soviet Venture’, The Times, 16 December 1991.

    Google Scholar 

  28. L. Smith, ‘Amoco Alliance set for Azeri Work’, Lloyds List, 25 June 1991.

    Google Scholar 

  29. D. Hargreaves, ‘Western Oil Companies in Caspian Sea Project’, Financial Times, 4 October 1991.

    Google Scholar 

  30. S. Levine, ‘Azerbaijan Cancels Big Oil Contract’, Financial Times, 28 June 1993.

    Google Scholar 

  31. M. c, ‘Azerbaijan Wins New Oil Deal’, The Times, 2 November 1993.

    Google Scholar 

  32. C. Hopson, ‘Western Consortium Clinches $8 billion Azerbaijan Energy Deal’, Lloyds List, 21 September 1994.

    Google Scholar 

  33. P. Donovan, ‘Boost for Exports as BP Wins Share of Oil Bonanza’, The Guardian, 21 September 1994.

    Google Scholar 

  34. C. Freeland, ‘Iran Takes Azeri Oil Stake’, Financial Times, 14 November 1994.

    Google Scholar 

  35. C. c, ‘Iranian Threat to Oil Venture’, Financial Times, 11 April 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  36. J. Thornhill, ‘Hopes for Russian Oil Deal’, Financial Times, 11 November 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  37. N. Aliev, ‘The Contract’, Azerbaijani International, Autumn 1994, p. 25.

    Google Scholar 

  38. ‘State of the Art Technology Transfer: Chevron and SOCAR’, Azerbaijani International, Autumn 1994, p. 31.

    Google Scholar 

  39. M. Pratt and C. Schofield, ‘Caspian Pipedreams — the Prospects for Caspian Sea Energy Exports’, 1995, Durham, International Boundaries Research Unit, Caspian File.

    Google Scholar 

  40. T. Adams, ‘AIDC. Challenges of the Present; Promises of the Future. The First Year’, Azerbaijan International, Winter 1994, p. 28.

    Google Scholar 

  41. P. Springett, ‘Groups Row Over Drilling’, The Guardian, 11 October 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  42. O. Kuzmin, ‘Prospects for Co-Development of Caspian Oilfields Discussed’, Tass, 26 November 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  43. A. Aspandiyaruv, ‘Kazakh President Meets Iranian Minister of Oil’, Tass, 11 August 1992.

    Google Scholar 

  44. O. Kuzmin, ‘Iran and Russia Oppose Unilateral Actions in the Caspian Sea’, Tass, 31 October 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  45. P. Shammas, ‘Energy Cooperation in Central Asia and the Global Perspective’, Iranian Journal of International Affairs, Vol. V, 1 September 1993, p. 29.

    Google Scholar 

  46. N. Ghorban, ‘Iran’s Role in the Export of Oil and Gas from the Caspian Basin’, MENAS, 1995, p. 10.

    Google Scholar 

  47. D. George, ‘Caspian Equal to Mideast Gulf’, Offshore, March 1996, p. 34.

    Google Scholar 

  48. S. Thoenes, ‘Kazakhstan Deal to Ease Oil Blockage’, Financial Times, 27 April 1996.

    Google Scholar 

  49. E. Kirillova, ‘Rights of Transit and Intervention in the Oil and Gas Industry of the Former Soviet Union’, Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Vol. XI, No. 4, 1993, p. 269.

    Google Scholar 

  50. E. M. Kirillova and A. Sarsenbayev, ‘What Does 1996 Hold for Investors in Kazakhstan?’, Financial Times East European Business Law, 95—XI, November 1995, p. 5.

    Google Scholar 

  51. B. C. Duval, ‘Major Issues in Natural Resources Agreements under Diverse Legal Systems in South America, Africa, the Middle East, the Former Soviet Union and South East Asia’, Oil and Gas Law and Taxation Review, 6, 1995, p. 235.

    Google Scholar 

  52. S. Thoenes, ‘Kazakhs to Tighten up on Tax Under IMF Deal’, Financial Times, 28 May 1996.

    Google Scholar 

  53. A. Robinson, ‘Survey of Oil and Gas Industry’, Financial Times, 3 November 1992.

    Google Scholar 

  54. S. Levine and R. Corzine, ‘Russians Muscle in on Oil Deals’, Financial Times, 21 January 1994.

    Google Scholar 

  55. R. Corzine and C. Freeland, ‘Russia Raises Stakes on Azeri Oil’, Financial Times, 5 September 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  56. J. Thornhill and R. Corzine, ‘RLeaders for a New Millennium’, Financial Times, 21 December 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  57. J. Thornhill and R. Corzine, ‘LUKoil and Arco in Talks on Alliance’, Financial Times, 21 March 1996.

    Google Scholar 

  58. K. Hoher, ‘A Game Called Russian Oil’, Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law, 1995, Vol. XIII, No. 2, p. 99.

    Google Scholar 

  59. K. Hober, ‘A Game Called Russian Oil’, Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Vol. XIII, No. 2, 1995, p. 102.

    Google Scholar 

  60. A. Kronoplyanik, ‘Russian Oil Industry and Foreign Investment: Legal Aspects and the Problem of Business Risk’, Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Vol. XI, No. 4, 1993, p. 261.

    Google Scholar 

  61. S. Levine, ‘Turkmenistan’, Financial Times, 3 January 1995.

    Google Scholar 

  62. I. Esau, ‘Turkmenistan Turning Point’, Offshore Engineer, September 1995, p. 38.

    Google Scholar 

  63. S. Thoenes, ‘Oil Groups Vie to Pipe Turkmen Gas Wealth’, Financial Times, 20 March 1996.

    Google Scholar 

  64. A. Kurbanova, ‘Argentinean Company to Help Turkmen Oil Complex Development’, Tass, 6 February 1995.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Authors
  1. Roland Sinker
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Keele University, Staffordshire, UK

    Bülent Gökay (Coordinator of European Studies, Lecturer in International Relations) (Coordinator of European Studies, Lecturer in International Relations)

Copyright information

© 2001 Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Sinker, R. (2001). The Management of a Transboundary Energy Resource: the Oil and Gas of the Caspian Sea. In: Gökay, B. (eds) The Politics of Caspian Oil. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780333977637_3

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation