Energy Community and Energy Resource Rich Countries: An Introduction to the Topic
Article from: OGEL 2 (2014), in Energy Community
Introduction
This article will discuss the extension of the geographical scope of Energy Community to areas like the Caspian region and Eastern Mediterranean. Unlike the current membership of the Energy Community, these areas are characterised by presence of significant hydrocarbon resources. The central argument of the article is that given the material scope of the Energy Community Treaty, it will allow the accession of hydrocarbon rich countries without compromising fundamental aspects of their hydrocarbon policies or sovereignty. This argument rests on certain premises: First, there is a ...