Decarbonisation and the Energy Industry: Law, Policy and Regulation in Low-Carbon Energy Markets (Global Energy Law and Policy) - Softcover

Tade Oyewunmi; Penelope Crossley; Frédéric Gilles Sourgens; Kim Talus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1509945482 ISBN 13: 9781509945481

Publisher: Hart Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

This timely collection of essays examines the legal and regulatory dynamics of energy transitions in the context of emerging trends towards decarbonisation and low-carbon energy solutions. The book explores this topic by considering the applicable energy law and policy frameworks in both:
(i) highly industrialised and major economies such as the US, EU, China and Australia;
(ii) resource-rich developing countries such as Nigeria and regions like Southern Africa.

Comprising 16 chapters, the book delves into the tradeoffs and regulatory complexities of carbon-constraints in conventional energy supply systems, while maintaining a reliable and secure energy system that is equally sustainable (ie decarbonised). It highlights the importance of ensuring affordable access to energy services in developing economies as the energy transitions unfold and explores the potentials of emerging technologies such as hydrogen networks, power-to-gas and Carbon Capture and Storage. Additionally, the book also considers the international investment law implications of energy decarbonisation.

Focusing on the nexus between law, regulation and institutions, it adopts a contextual approach to examine how and to what extent institutions can effectively facilitate more reliable, sustainable and secure energy supply systems in the twenty-first century. This book portrays the conventional hydrocarbon-based energy supply industry in a largely international and interconnected context. It highlights the costs, benefits and losses that may arise as the transition towards decarbonisation unfolds depending on the pathways and solutions adopted.

With chapters written by leading experts in energy law and policy, the reader-friendly style and engaging discussions will benefit an international audience of policymakers, academics, students and advisers looking for a more incisive understanding of the issues involved in energy transitions and the decarbonisation of energy systems.

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About the Authors

Tade Oyewunmi is Assistant Professor of Law and Senior Energy Research Fellow at Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE), Vermont Law School. Tade teaches Energy Law and Policy in a Carbon-Constrained World and leads a research team of students in the IEE on a variety of research topics.

Penelope Crossley is Associate Professor of Energy and Resources Law at the University of Sydney Law School, Australia.

Frédéric Gilles Sourgens is Professor of Law and Director of the Oil and Gas Law Center at Washburn University School of Law, USA.

Kim Talus is the James McCulloch Chair in Energy Law and Director of the Center for Energy Law at Tulane University Law School, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1509945482
• ISBN 13: 9781509945481
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416
• Editor: Tade Oyewunmi, Penelope Crossley, Frédéric Gilles Sourgens, Kim Talus