Commentary on the energy charter treaty / edited by Rafael Leal-Arcas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leal-Arcas, Rafael, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar commentaries.

Elgar Commentaries

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy Charter Treaty (1994 December 17).

Energy Charter Treaty.

Energy industries--European Union countries.

Energy industries.

Energy industries--Law and legislation--European Union countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (584 pages).

Place of Publication:

Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Pub., 2018.

Summary:

The Commentary on the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) provides a unique, article-by-article, textual analysis of this important international agreement. The ECT outlines a multilateral framework for cross-border cooperation in the energy sector based on the principles of open competitive markets and sustainable development. By binding governments to commitments that guarantee open markets, non-discrimination, and access to foreign investment, the ECT aims to strengthen the global rule of law on energy issues and, in doing so, reduce the risks associated with energy-related investment and trade. Expert contributors provide commentary and analysis on the five primary areas of the ECT: investment promotion and protection, trade, transit, environmental protection, and dispute settlement. The optional protocols are also addressed, including issues such as energy efficiency and the environment. Clearly and logically organized, this commentary is an invaluable reference tool for those wanting to better understand the intricacies of the Treaty and its binding commitments. The Commentary will be an essential resource for practitioners, academics, and policymakers across the field of energy law and policy.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction / Rafael Leal-Arcas

Preamble / Antonio Morelli

Part I: Definition and purpose

Article 1: Definitions / Dylan Geraets and Leonie Reins

Article 2: Purpose of the treaty / Leonie Reins

Part II: Commerce

Article 3: International markets / Pierre Serra

Article 4: Non-derogation from WTO agreement / Pierre Serra

Article 5: Trade-related investment measures / Pierre Serra

Article 6: Competition / Pierre Serra

Article 7: Transit / Ca<U+00cc><U+0086>ta<U+00cc><U+0086>lin Gabriel Sta<U+00cc><U+0086>nescu

Article 8: Transfer of technology / Beatriz Huarte Melgar

Article 9: Access to capital / Beatriz Huarte Melgar

Part III: Investment promotion and protection

Article 10: Promotion, protection and treatment of investments / Diego Meji<U+00cc><U+0081>a-Lemos

Article 11: Key personnel / Diego Meji<U+00cc><U+0081>a-Lemos

Article 12: Compensation for losses / Diego Meji<U+00cc><U+0081>a-Lemos

Article 13: Expropriation / Diego Meji<U+00cc><U+0081>a-Lemos

Article 14: Transfers related to investments / Francesco Montanaro

Article 15: Subrogation / Apurva Mudliar

Article 16: Relation to other agreements / Francesco Montanaro

Article 17: Non-application of Part III in certain circumstances / Apurva Mudliar

Part IV: Miscellaneous provisions

Article 18: Sovereignty over energy resources / Peter Vajda and Varvara Aleksic<U+00cc><U+0081>, Tina Hunter

Article 19: Environmental aspects / Peter Vajda and Varvara Aleksic<U+00cc><U+0081>, Tina Hunter

Article 20: Transparency / Gloria Alvarez

Article 21: Taxation / Gloria Alvarez

Article 22: State and privileged enterprises / Costantino Grasso, Tina Hunter

Article 23: Observance by sub-national authorities / Costantino Grasso

Article 24: Exceptions / Costantino Grasso, Gloria Alvarez

Article 25: Economic integration agreements / Costantino Grasso, Gloria Alvarez

Part V: Dispute settlement

Article 26: Settlement of disputes between an investor and a contracting party / Fernando Dias Simo<U+00cc><U+0083>es

Article 27: Settlement of disputes between contracting parties / Crina Baltag

Article 28: Exclusion of certain provisions of the ECT from the settlement of disputes between contracting parties / Crina Baltag

Part VI: Transitional provisions

Article 29: Interim provisions on trade-related matters / Max Baumgart

Article 30: Developments in international trading arrangements / Silke Goldberg, Naomi Lisney and Anne Eckenroth

Article 31: Energy-related equipment / Silke Goldberg, Naomi Lisney and Anne Eckenroth

Article 32: Transitional arrangements / Silke Goldberg, Naomi Lisney and Anne Eckenroth

Part VII: Structure and institutions

Article 33: Energy charter protocols and declarations / Silke Goldberg, Naomi Lisney and Anne Eckenroth

Article 34: Energy charter conference / Ca<U+00cc><U+0086>ta<U+00cc><U+0086>lin Gabriel Sta<U+00cc><U+0086>nescu

Article 35: Secretariat / Ca<U+00cc><U+0086>ta<U+00cc><U+0086>lin Gabriel Sta<U+00cc><U+0086>nescu

Article 36: Voting / Ca<U+00cc><U+0086>ta<U+00cc><U+0086>lin Gabriel Sta<U+00cc><U+0086>nescu

Article 37: Funding principles / Ca<U+00cc><U+0086>ta<U+00cc><U+0086>lin Gabriel Sta<U+00cc><U+0086>nescu

Part VIII: Final provisions

Article 38: Signature / Odysseas G. Repousis

Article 39: Ratification, acceptance or approval / Odysseas G. Repousis

Article 40: Application to territories / Odysseas G. Repousis

Article 41: Accession / Odysseas G. Repousis

Article 42: Amendments / Antonio Morelli

Article 43: Association agreements / Antonio Morelli

Article 44: Entry into force / Antonio Morelli

Article 45: Provisional application / Antonio Morelli

Article 46: Reservations / Antonio Morelli

Article 47: Withdrawal / Antonio Morelli

Article 48: Status of annexes and decisions / Leonardo Borlini and Marina Petri

Article 49: Depositary / Leonardo Borlini and Marina Petri

Article 50: Authentic texts / Leonardo Borlini and Marina Petri

Appendix: Gas transit in Eurasia: transit issues between Russia and the European Union and the role of the Energy Charter / Andrey A. Konoplyanik

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-78811-749-2