Global Legal Insights 2024

We are pleased to present the 12th edition of Global Legal Insights - Energy. The book contains 14 jurisdiction chapters, providing a truly international and far-reaching snapshot of energy policy, industry and regulation across the globe. The book is designed to provide general counsel, financial institutions, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a comprehensive insight into the most important trends and developments in the energy market across a range of key jurisdictions. The energy industry is never static, with both the industry and policy- and lawmakers constantly responding to new challenges and opportunities.
The last few years have been dominated by global events that have had a significant impact on the energy industry and energy policy across the globe: the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war in particular. Most recently this has been followed by new conflict in the Middle East, which, if it escalates, could add fresh instability to energy security and energy prices. At the same time, there is increasing impetus on governments and industry to increase efforts in implementing the energy transition. The challenge of addressing climate change is an issue that will, and indeed must, continue to drive change in the energy space, particularly in light of recent confirmation that 2023 was the hottest year on record. The degree to which these factors shape the energy industry and policy in different countries varies according to their political and economic status, and the nature of their indigenous energy supplies, but there is a degree of commonality in the pursuit of cheaper and cleaner energy to meet the needs of industry and local communities.
In producing Global Legal Insights - Energy, we have gathered together the views and opinions of a group of leading energy practitioners from around the world in a unique volume. The authors were asked to provide personal views on practical issues, policy issues, strategic issues, and legal and regulatory issues in their own jurisdiction, with free rein to decide the focus of their own chapter.
One of the attractions of comparative analysis is that developments in one jurisdiction can inform understanding and practice in another.
Our thanks to all the authors for their contributions, and particular thanks to our colleague Justyna Bremen for her invaluable help. We hope that this book will prove interesting and stimulating reading for you.