Case Details

Puma Energy PNG Supply Ltd and Puma Energy PNG Refining Limited v. Independent State of Papua New Guinea (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/26)

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Puma Energy PNG Refining Limited (Papua New Guinean), Puma Energy PNG Supply Ltd (British)
Respondent(s):

Independent State of Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinean)
Date Registered:

July 31, 2017
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

December 29, 2017

President:

Donald M. MCRAE (Canadian, New Zealand) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Michael C. PRYLES (Australian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Jean Engelmayer KALICKI (U.S.) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Three Crowns, London, U.K. and Paris, France
Respondent(s):

Dentons PNG, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Dentons US, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Office of the State Solicitor, Waigani, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Status of Proceeding:

Concluded
Outcome of Proceeding:

May 2, 2018 - The Tribunal issues a procedural order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1).

No References Available.

Date	Development
July 31, 2017	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
October 1, 2017	Following appointment by the Claimants, Michael C. Pryles (Australian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
November 13, 2017	Following appointment by the Respondent, Jean Engelmayer Kalicki (U.S.) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.
December 29, 2017	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Donald McRae (Canadian/New Zealand), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Michael C. Pryles (Australian), appointed by the Claimants; and Jean Engelmayer Kalicki (U.S.), appointed by the Respondent.
December 29, 2017	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Donald McRae (Canadian/New Zealand) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.
February 14, 2018	The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference.
March 2, 2018	The proceeding is suspended, pursuant to the parties’ agreement.
April 4, 2018	The parties file a request for the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1).
May 2, 2018	The Tribunal issues a procedural order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceeding pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 43(1).