Ascent Resources plc said it had formally notified the Slovenian government of further claims of treaty breaches over its hydrocarbon operations in the country. HYDRAULIC STIMULATION The company refers to the UK-Slovenia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Ascent added that Slovenia’s recent actions include a ban on holders of mining […]
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Ascent faces legal block to some gas workstreams in Slovenia
Ascent Resources plc said that, due to a legal amendment, it did not expect to complete certain work relating to hydraulic stimulation of its operating gas wells in Slovenia. LAW AMENDMENTS The company also expects to increase its claim for damages due to a further breach of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and UK-Slovenia Bilateral […]