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

• International Energy and Investment Law Implications of the US Inflation Reduction Act
• Climate Litigation and the Energy Sector
• The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Energy Sector

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 2023 (these papers are published in our regular issues).

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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 by November 30, 2023, to the editors. Authors of accepted abstracts will be confirmed by December 20, 2023, and final papers are to be submitted by June 15, 2024.

Co-editors:

More information on the 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:

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

More information on the the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: OGEL Call for Papers: Special Issue on "Climate Litigation and the Energy Sector"

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The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Energy Sector

Energy market participants face unprecedented uncertainty as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Amidst several uncertain factors, including price volatility, policy changes, sanctions, investment exits, and disputes, the war could have ripple effects on all energy sources (including oil, coal, gas/LNG, hydrogen, and renewables) and market segments (upstream to downstream). The effects of the war could also influence approaches to the energy transition.

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

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

More information on the the call for papers, instructions on how to submit material, here: OGEL Call for Papers: Special Issue on "The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Energy Sector"

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

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