Call for Papers

Upcoming specials in preparation (see page below for contact details of the lead editor(s)):

You can find an overview of previous topics we covered on our special features page here.
Note: we are of course also interested in other energy law papers addressing emerging issues and significant developments affecting the rapidly changing energy industries and markets, see our general call for papers here: Call for Papers: OGEL Energy Law Journal 2024 (these papers are published in our regular issues).


Sector Integration and EU Energy Law

Clean energy transition requires efficient interoperability of different parts of the energy system. In particular, electrification and power-to-X solutions have been considered important in achieving energy and climate targets. Sector integration has been promoted in energy politics for several years, but how does energy law cope with the concept? Different energy carriers are often regulated by different legislation, and there is evidently a risk that the legislation maintains sectoral silos.

During the past year, the EU legislators have adopted several pieces of legislation under the Fit for 55 package, and electricity and hydrogen market packages are on their way. How is sector integration addressed in the new EU energy legislation? Does the legislation create barriers or facilitate new solutions linking different energy carriers, or energy users and producers in a new way? Is electricity sector legislation fit for purpose, if electrification takes off and electricity sector's role further increases? Are different targets regarding e.g. the use of renewable or low carbon energy paving the way for sector integration? -- See the call for papers for an introduction and topic suggestions.

Papers should be submitted by the end of August 2024 to:

Editor:

Dr. Kanerva Sunila

Dr. Kanerva Sunila
Castrén & Snellman Attorneys Ltd
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More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: Call for Papers: OGEL Special Issue on "Sector Integration and EU Energy Law"


Contractual, Legal, and, Regulatory Dynamics for Hydrogen Projects and Markets

Many countries have recently enacted or are in the process of enacting regulatory frameworks for developing hydrogen projects and supply markets. In many cases, this emerging framework is dense and complicated, the EU regulation being an excellent example of this. Not only are the hydrogen supply chains and markets within countries or regions being created, but also the international trade in hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives is within the scope of many national laws. Regarding laws and regulations driving hydrogen projects, this OGEL issue seeks to provide clarity and predictability by providing informative discussion on applicable national rules and their implications. It also welcomes analysis of the emerging contractual frameworks relating to hydrogen supply chains, investments, and trade. -- See the call for papers for an introduction and topic suggestions.

Papers should be submitted by the end of April 2024 to:

Editors:

Prof. Buford Boyd Pollett

Prof. Buford Boyd Pollett
Collins College of Business, The University of Tulsa
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Dr. Penelope Crossley

Dr. Penelope Crossley
Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Prof. Kim Talus

Prof. Kim Talus
CCEEL, UEF Law School, University of Eastern Finland
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More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: Call for Papers: OGEL Special Issue on "Contractual, Legal, and, Regulatory Dynamics for Hydrogen Projects and Markets"


Impact of the Energy Transition on Water Resources

From a slow start in some countries, the energy transition is gaining momentum rapidly, with deployment of low carbon energy increasing annually. Whilst legal research considers the implications of the energy transition on human rights, governments, large energy companies, markets, and many aspects of the environment, little legal research has been undertaken that examines the impact of the energy transition on water resources.

This OGEL Special Issue seeks to encourage research publications that address the impact of the energy transition on water resources from legal and policy perspective. We encourage submission of relevant papers, studies, and brief comments on various aspects of this subject. These may include scientific studies and how these impact law and regulation. Comparative law approaches to the topic are welcomed.

Editor:

Professor Tina Soliman Hunter

Professor Tina Soliman Hunter
Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University
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More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: Call for Papers: OGEL Special Issue on "Impact of the Energy Transition on Water Resources"


Electricity Market Design

The current electricity market design is the result of a development that started at least some 30 years ago. It was influenced by some fundamental concepts such as liberalisation and evolved into a detailed regulation where market principles interplay with some overriding objectives, such as security of supply and consumer protection. Today, electricity markets, through their regulatory design, are expected to deliver the energy transition towards net zero goals and ensure affordability, and consumer empowerment. Therefore, electricity market design has been a topic of discussion in the view of the energy transition. In addition, the disruptions observed on energy markets in conjunction to the war in Ukraine have nourished a new debate on the topic.

This special issue will gather new knowledge and ideas on the topic of electricity market design law. We encourage submission of relevant papers, studies, and comments on various aspects of this subject and from various jurisdictions.

Submit a 500-word abstract at your earliest convenience to the editors. Articles accepted for publication before this deadline will also go through OGEL's advance publication process, allowing your work to reach its target audience as soon as the paper completes the peer review and editing process.

Co-editors:

Catherine Banet

Catherine Banet
University of Oslo
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Joel B. Eisen

Joel B. Eisen
University of Richmond
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More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: OGEL Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Electricity Market Design"

There will be an opportunity for the authors of selected papers to present their work during a conference organised by the University of Oslo, Department of Energy and Resources Law, which will take place on 14-15 May 2024 in Oslo. See more information about the conference on the following webpage: https://www.jus.uio.no/nifs/english/research/projects/elawnet/events/conferences/elawnet-conference-2024.html


International Energy and Investment Law Implications of the US Inflation Reduction Act

The United States Congress passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 and more recently the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Following these initiatives in the US, it appears an international investment and subsidy race has begun, with Canada seeking to introduce tax credits for green investment to avoid companies being lured to the US, while Japan and South Korea have also complained publicly about the IRA's potential implications from an international trade and investment law perspective. In response to the IRA, the European Commission enacted the Net Zero Industry Act 2023 (NZIA) which provides policy support for net-zero technologies that are commercially available or soon to enter the market in the EU, and have the significant potential to contribute to the EU's decarbonization targets. Considering these developments, the OGEL is opening this call for papers and accepting submissions, studies, and commentaries on the various international investment, energy law, and policy aspects of the issues highlighted above. A list of specific areas of interest is available in the call for papers here.

Submit a 500-word abstract, including a brief outline of the paper at your earliest convenience to the editors. Authors of accepted abstracts will be confirmed soon after receiving the proposal. Final papers are to be submitted by June 15, 2024. Articles accepted for publication before this deadline will also go through OGEL's advance publication process, allowing your work to reach its target audience as soon as the paper completes the peer review and editing process.

Co-editors:

Tade Oyewunmi

Tade Oyewunmi
University of North Dakota School of Law
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Frédéric Sourgens

Frédéric Sourgens
Tulane Center for Energy Law
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Scot Anderson

Scot Anderson
Womble Bond Dickinson
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Almira Moronne

Almira Moronne
Davis Graham & Stubbs
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More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: OGEL Call for Papers: Special Issue on "International Energy and Investment Law Implications of the US Inflation Reduction Act"


Climate Litigation and the Energy Sector

This OGEL Special Issue seeks to provide information on climate related litigation from an energy perspective. Following the rapid increase in the number of cases, also the research and writing on this topic is growing. However, most writing is done by experts in climate law and policy or environmental law and policy. While important, current studies paint a partial picture where the energy approach is lacking. Therefore, there is a clear need for the energy expert community to become engaged in this international discussion.

We encourage submission of relevant papers, studies, and brief comments on various aspects of this subject. These may relate to specific court or arbitral proceedings, or wider policy level questions. Even comparative law approaches to the topic are welcomed.

Proposals and Papers should be submitted at your earliest convenience to:

Professor Kim Talus

Professor Kim Talus
Tulane Center for Energy Law, Tulane Law School; UEF Law School; University of Helsinki
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More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: OGEL Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Climate Litigation and the Energy Sector"


Please CC info@ogel.org when making your submission. Submission guidelines can be found here www.ogel.org/contribute.asp

More information on the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: OGEL Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Energy Market Creation: Liberalisations and Transformations"