Introduction

The application of the EC competition law to the transport of energy has raised many questions in recent years. Although the commentary has focused much on the application of principles of non-discrimination, excessive pricing, effective operation and the essential facilities/refusal to deal doctrine to the network-bound transport of energy, similar principles apply to the maritime transport of coal, oil, and LNG. Unlike in the area of network-bound energy transport which has not been detailed through secondary legislation by the Commission or the Council, a Council Regulation, ...