The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings. 

Following appointment by the Claimants, Thomas Clay (French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Respondent, Téa-Corinne Kinta (French/Congolese) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by his co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties’ agreement, Pierre Bienvenu (Canadian) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a).  Its members are: Pierre Bienvenu (Canadian), President, appointed by his co-arbitrators pursuant to the parties’ agreement; Thomas Clay (French), appointed by the Claimants; and Téa-Corinne Kinta (French/Congolese), appointed by the Respondent.

The Respondent files a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Thomas Clay. The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

The Claimants file observations on the proposal for disqualification.

The arbitrator files a statement regarding the proposal for disqualification in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1)(d).

The Respondent files a submission in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1)(e).

The proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Thomas Clay is declined by the co-arbitrators. The proceeding is resumed pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

The Tribunal issues an order taking note of the discontinuance of the proceedings with respect to Cameroon Oil Transportation Company S.A., Esso Pipeline Investments Limited, ExxonMobil International Holdings Inc., and Esso Exploration Holdings Inc., pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 56.

The proceeding is stayed for non-payment of the required advances pursuant to ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulation 16(2)(b).

The proceeding is resumed following payment of the required advances.

The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.  

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 on transparency.

The Claimants file a Memorial on the merits.

The Claimants file a request for provisional measures.

The Respondent files observations on the Claimants’ request for provisional measures.

The Claimants file a response to the Respondent’s observations of November 29, 2024.

The Tribunal issues a decision concerning provisional measures.

The Respondent files observations on the Claimants’ request for provisional measures.

The Claimants file a further request for provisional measures.

The Respondent files observations on the Claimants’ further request for provisional measures.

The Claimants file a response to the Respondent’s observations of December 18, 2024.

The Claimants file a response to the Respondent’s observations of December 27, 2024.

The Respondent files a response to the Claimants’ observations of December 27, 2024.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning procedural matters.

The Tribunal holds a hearing on provisional measures by video conference.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning provisional measures.

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning provisional measures.

Following exchanges between the parties, the Claimant files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

Following exchanges between the parties, the Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 taking note of the discontinuance of the proceedings with respect to Petronas Carigali International Ventures Sdn. Bhd, SHT Doba Holding Inc., SHT Doba Pipeline Investment Inc., pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 56.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning production of documents.

The Tribunal holds a case management conference with the parties by video conference.