The Commentary on the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) provides a unique, article-by-article, textual analysis of this important international agreement. The ECT provides 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.
Contributors include: V. Aleksic, G. Alvarez, C. Baltag, M. Baumgart, L. Borlini, A. Eckenroth, D. Geraets, S. Goldberg, C. Grasso, T. Hunter, A. Konoplyanik, R. Leal-Arcas, N. Lisney, D. Mejia-Lemos, B.H. Melgar, F. Montanaro, A. Morelli, A. Mudliar, M. Petri, L. Reins, O. Repousis, P. Serra, F.D. Simoes, C.G. Stanescu, P. Vajda
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'The very first in-depth, article-by-article commentary on all aspects of the ECT. . . The volume is edited by Rafael Leal-Arcas who successfully assembled a group of experts with different backgrounds in trade law, energy, investment law and arbitration. Together they created a work of great quality. . . . the volume offers a clear and comprehensive discussion of the complete content of the treaty, considering relevant arbitral awards and academic writings. it provides expert analysis, often from different perspectives as well as historical context.' -- European Energy and Environmental Law Review
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Edited by Rafael Leal-Arcas, Professor of Law and Public Policy, KAPSARC School of Public Policy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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
Catalin Gabriel Stanescu
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 Mejia-Lemos
Article 11?Key personnel
Diego Mejia-Lemos
Article 12?Compensation for losses
Diego Mejia-Lemos
Article 13?Expropriation
Diego Mejia-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
Tina Hunter
Article 19?Environmental aspects
Peter Vajda and Varvara Aleksic
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 Simoes
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
Catalin Gabriel Stanescu
Article 35?Secretariat
Catalin Gabriel Stanescu
Article 36?Voting
Catalin Gabriel Stanescu
Article 37?Funding principles
Catalin Gabriel Stanescu
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
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