OGEL 3 (2003)
Energy and Electricity Regulation
Editorial
Governance Issues
Corporate Governance in the Oil, Gas and Energy Industries
J.L. Gunderson, National Association of Corporate DirectorsManaging a Legal Department
Overall plan and outline of Richard Shoylekov's series of contributions on corporate department management
R. Shoylekov, Wolseley plcOGEL Profiles
International Organisations in the Energy Sector, No 3: The European Union
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeComment: Will the sparks fly? The role of the European Union in the liberalisation of the electricity industry
A. Johnston, Faculty of Law, University College (Oxford)Comment: International Dimension of EU Energy Law and Policy
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeEuro-Mediterranean Agreement Establishing an Association Between The European Community And Its Member States, Of The One Part, And The People's Democratic Republic Of Algeria, Of The Other Part
EURELECTRIC on the approval by the European Council and Parliament of the amended electricity and gas directive and the cross-border electricity trade regulation
Eurelectric, www.eurelectric.orgComment: The European Regulation on Cross Border Trade: can one do without a standard market design?
J. Boucher, ElectrabelY. Smeers, Université Catholique de Louvain
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the Development of Energy Policy for the Enlarged European Union, its Neighbours and Partner Countries
For the Practitioner
A selection of current practice reports
S. Hankey, CMS Cameron McKennaCases & Commentaries
Oil Platforms (Islamic Republic of Iran v United States of America) - Conclusion of the public hearings - Court ready to begin its deliberation International Court of Justice
Schleswag is obliged to take electricity from three wind-based power generators
The CME v Czech Republic Investment Arbitration Saga
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeDigests for Official Reports & Cases
EC Commission staff working paper on recent progress in the EU Russia Energy Dialogue
A. Gunst, DLA PiperBest Practice Guidelines for divestiture commitments in merger cases
A. Gunst, DLA PiperConsultation paper on the review of Council Regulation (EEC) NO 4056/86 laying down detailed rules for the application of Art. 81 and 82 to maritime transport (of energy)
A. Gunst, DLA PiperWorld Bank Studies on Electricity Regulation (since 2000 - internet links, directly downloadable) selected for OGEL by Mahmud Salim
S. Mahmud, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)Energy Charter Conference/Secretariat: Annual Report 2002
Energy Charter, www.encharter.orgNewsletter Spring 2003 by Energy Charter Secretariat
Energy Charter, www.encharter.orgCouncil of European Energy Regulations (CEER) - Members
CEER - Objectives
CEER - Presentation on History
CEER - proposals for energy market liberalisation
Common Position of European Council for Amendment to the Electricity directive of 1996
Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 98/30/EC
Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity
Athens Process: ETSO Task Force
Report on UCTE related issues for the 2nd Athens Forum 24-27 March
ETSO Task Force: Athens Process Forum - Rome, 24-27 March 2003, Proposal to implement a cross border (CBT) mechanism in South East Europe countries
Ceer Task Force for South East European Electricity Regulation: Transparency Congestion Management and Capacity Allocation Mechanisms In South East Europe
Roundup of Articles
Iraq Oil and the United States (full text in French)
P. Noël, IISSThe new Iraq and the licensing of its petroleum acreage
M. Bunter, B and R Co, Petroleum ConsultantsOLADE - the Latin American Organisation for Energy Development - in Energy Law
O. ArrietaPSA debate: Getting rid of rival
A.A. Konoplyanik, www.konoplyanik.ruComment on proposed changes in the Russian Subsoil Law
O.L. Anderson, University of Texas School of LawE.E. Smith, University of Texas School of Law
UNCTAD Comment: Foreign Oil and Gas Investment in Russia - followed by discussion from leading Russian petroleum experts
K. Kalotay, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Nepal: Department of Mines & Geology: Invitation for bids for petroleum exploration
21st UK offshore licensing round
S. Hodgshon, Wimbledon EnergyMeasures of Energy Security in OECD Countries / Measures of Petroleum Dependence and Vulnerability
A.F. Alhajji, Energy Outlook AdvisorsJ.L. Williams, WTRG Economics
Papua New Guinea introduces new petroleum fiscal incentive rates
R. Kewa-Avinaga, Petromin PNG Holdings Limited'Saving Private UK Offshore Wind': A Challenge and Opportunity for Energy Companies
G. Plant, Marine & Environment/Energy Law and Policy Ltd.Offshore Wind and Energy Companies: Experience, Opportunities and Challenges
G. Plant, Marine & Environment/Energy Law and Policy Ltd.Cel Climate and Energy Working Group 2002 Activities
R.L. Ottinger, Pace University & CEL Climate and Energy Working GroupA.J. Bradbrook, CEL Climate and Energy Working Group
Draft IUCN sustainable energy recommendations for adoption by the WSSD
Climate Change, decentralised energy and the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Convention
M. BrownManaging 'request-offer' negotiations under the GATS - The case of energy services; Contribution by the UNCTAD secretariat
S. Zarrilli, UNCTADNafta Provisions and the Electricity Sector
G. Horlick, Law Offices of Gary N. HorlickC. Schuchardt
H. Mann, International Sustainable Development Law - ISDLaw
The Doha Declaration and Prospects for Investment Negotiations in the WTO
J. Kurtz, The University of MelbourneGATT/WTO jurisprudence in the energy sector and movements in the marketplace
M. Desta, Leicester De Montfort Law SchoolOil giant lawsuit signals power of third world courts
J. LobeEnergy security and the global environment
P. Noël, IISSUncommon Ground: Occidental's Land Access and Community Relations Standards and Practices in Quichua Communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon
J. KimerlingCritique by Occidental Petroleum of the Report by Judith Kimerling: 'Corporate Responsibility in Ecuador: The Many Faces of Oxy'
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company at a crossroads: an analysis of the challenges of funding, commercialization and autonomy
A.A. Akinrele, Akinrele & CoComparative Energy Law
Comparative analysis of regulations for co-generation/DH/CHP in transition economies
K. Brendow, (retired)International Oil, Gas & Energy Dispute Management
Legal Department Management: Who is the client? Law firm and legal department approaches to client care
R. Shoylekov, Wolseley plcFrom a drafting proposal by Thomas Wälde for UNCTAD's 2003 World Investment Report
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeWhy Can't NAFTA Chapter 11 be More Like the WTO?
P. Clark, Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, LimitedG.W.R. Lafortune
Statement of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, the Business Round Table, the Consejo Mexicano de Hombres de Negocios - Clearing the Smoke: the success of NAFTA's investment chapter: 28 May 2003
Comment on recent mediation cases
D. Flader, Free University of BerlinThe Flexibility of Commercial Mediation: A case example of solving a family and commercial dispute in Japan
H. Oghigian, Squire Patton BoggsMediation and recent English judgments
G. Brown, Reed Smith LondonComment on the Karaha Bodas arbitration (breach of a long-term power purchase agreement)
T.W. Wälde (†), CEPMLP, University of DundeeHimpurna v Indonesia award
International arbitration and corruption: an evolving standard
A.T. Martin, www.timmartin.caThe limits of arbitration
M. Kantor, www.mark-kantor.comApplication of the MFN-clause in investment treaties: Replies to two questions
S.A. Alexandrov, Stanimir A. Alexandrov PLLCIndigenous People and Resources Development
Comment on Occidental's Land Access and Community Relations Standards and Practices in Quichua Communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon
P. Feeney, RAID, UKElectricity Law and Regulation
Global overview of electric sector and the effects of regulation
E.H. O’Donnell, White & Case LLPR. Shutran, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
D.M. Attanasio, White & Case LLP
Electricity Regulation in the US
E.H. O’Donnell, White & Case LLPD.M. Attanasio, White & Case LLP
Can Energy Markets Be Trusted? The Effect of the Rise and Fall of Enron on Energy Markets - excerpts from a forthcoming book on the involvement of US energy markets and energy regulators in the collapse of ENRON
J. Lang Weaver, University of Houston, Law Center FacultyUS Department of Energy: Report to Congress: Impacts of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Proposal for Standard Market Design (2003)
Recent developments in the restructuring of the US wholesale electric industry
A. Wolfman, Alston + BirdFederal Energy Regulatory Commission: Design of Bulk Power Markets, White Paper 2003
Competition in the electricity sector in Great Britain
F. Woolf, CMS Cameron McKennaHarvard Electricity Policy Group: recent Research Papers on electricity market liberalisation
What can the US learn from the European experience in the construction of a real integrated electricity market?
Y. Smeers, Université Catholique de LouvainMarket incompleteness in regional electricity transmission
Y. Smeers, Université Catholique de LouvainNexant: Interconnected Electric Networks and Competitive Electricity Markets
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Energy Working Group: cross border power; a report address the barriers to the interconnection of power grids in APEC member economies: a century of achievement in interconnection
Issues of Access to Interconnectors (Presentation)
M. MassoniInterconnectors: EC cross-border electricity exchanges, capacity reservations and the use it or lose it principle
A. Gunst, DLA PiperLong-term and exclusive agreements in the electricity industry under the shadow of EU Competition Law - a brief comment
A. Gunst, DLA PiperGlossary of terms for cross-border capacity allocation
Cross-border capacity allocation methods
C.F. Zimmermann, Nexant IncOECD perspectives on competition policy and regulatory reform in the electricity sector
D. Parker, OECDS. Van Siclen, OECD
Transparency of Electricity Costs and Charges in Sweden
C.F. Zimmermann, Nexant IncDeregulation of the Electricity Industry
F. Banks, Uppsala UniversityUnion for the Coordination of Transmission of Electricity: Interconnection between UCTE and CIS grids
UCTE-IPS/UPS interconnection and electricity load flows
Power Trading
Capacity Publications and Procedures
Stranded cost recovery in EU accession countries: lessons from Hungary and Ireland
C.F. Zimmermann, Nexant IncMemorandum on Energy Market Inspection of the Republic of Estonia, Public Utilities Commission of The Republic of Latvia and National Control Commission for Prices and Energy of the Republic of Lithuania concerning the Common Baltic Electricity Market
The Impact of electricity on project financing of 'Greenfield' merchant power development
Changes to Central and Eastern European electricity and gas markets: a survey of electricity law and regulation on a country-by- country basis
Joint Statement by EURELECTRIC and Euroheat & Power on Combined Heat & Power 8 May 2003
Integration of RES into the European Electricity Market - the regulator's view
T. Trouve, GRTgazDistributed generation and liberalised electricity markets
P. Fraser, International Energy AgencyProgress towards a decentralized power market: distributed power - a new paradigm
A. Bauen, E4techInvestments in the electricity sector: need for a stable regulatory environment
R. Harvey, ABN AMROInvestments in generation: the challenges ahead
I. PierrePost-California experience and standard market design in the United States
A. Silverstein, Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionCompleting the EU internal electricity market - strategy paper
W. WebsterThe Interplay Between European Merger Control Law and The Liberalisation of Electricity and Gas Markets: An extended study prepared at CEPMLP/Dundee in 2001
H. Matthiesen, www.henning-matthiesen.deNegotiated third party access to electricity supply networks in Germany
K. Horstmann, RWE TradingThe external new legal framework for competition in the German electricity and gas sector
I. Zenke, Becker Büttner HeldAustralian electricity reforms: an outline
R.L. Pritchard, ResourcesLaw InternationalUK proposals for a special administrator regime for energy network companies
I. Hardy, OgierS. Hills, Sedgwick LLP
Energy regulation in Poland
M. Bien, Dewey Ballantine LLPM. Fido, Budimex S.A.
S.J. Horvath III, Greenberg Traurig
Electricity Law in Hungary
J. Sós, Judit Sós Law OfficeB. Tatrai, Beáta Tátrai Law Office
S.J. Horvath III, Greenberg Traurig
Electricity Law in the Czech Republic
M. Bourgeault, GEA. Dvoláková, Dewey Ballantine LLP
S.J. Horvath III, Greenberg Traurig
Lithuania: Regulation of the electricity sector
J. Gumbis, Lideika, Petrauskas, Valiunas ir Partneriai LAWINLithuania: Electricity Trading Rules
Liberalisation of the Spanish gas market
H. Trischmann, Watson, Farley & WilliamsEurelectric - 2002 Study on Definition of 'Quality CHP-Co- Generation'
Eurelectric, www.eurelectric.orgEuropean Commission Proposal for a Directive to Promote Co- Generation as an environment-friendly and energy-efficient method of power generation
Prayas Report on the Functioning of Electricity Regulatory Commisisons in India
Comment on Pravas Survey
Do we need independent electricity regulators?
S.L. Rao, Institute for Social and Economic ChangeRestructuring Brazil's electricity sector - finding a new path under stress?
E.M. dos Santos, University of São PauloLiberalisation of the Italian electricity market
W. Hartert, Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola ScamoniImplementation of the EU Electricity Directive in Italy
M.R. Mazzanti, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)Liberalisation of the electricity sector in France
J. Tran Thiet, White & Case LLPS. Justier, White & Case LLP
Prospects for interconnection of the power system of Iraq with neighbouring electric networks
C.F. Zimmermann, Nexant IncTransparency in the regulatory process - its importance and its elements
A. BrownSingapore's new electricity market - policy, laws and regulations
Lin-Heng Lye, National University of SingaporeManagement is the greatest deficiency in electricity industry reform
R.L. Pritchard, ResourcesLaw InternationalNew Serbian Law on Concessions
M. Parivodic, ForinvestFrom the Conclusions of the Second Athens Energy Regulatory Forum (26- 27 March 2003)
Athens Memorandum of Understanding on a Regional Electricity Market in the Balkan Region
The Regional Electricity Market in South Eastern Europe - Preliminary ideas on the issue of environment
In the aftermath of the Russian electricity law: establishing the new regulatory and contractual framework for competitive power markets
I. Levitine, Duane Morris LLPRegulatory reform in the electricity supply industry: an overview
C. OcanaThe Regulation of electricity markets worldwide: when theory meets practice
J. Murray, World Energy CouncilLatin America: deregulation in a hydro-dominated market
L.A. Barroso, Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE)T.J. Hammons (†)
H. Rudnick, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Electric sector deregulation in Latin America
J. ZolezziH. Rudnick, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile