Oil, Gas & Energy Law Journal 

About: Oil, Gas & Energy Law Journal is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Energy security & Energy policy. Over the lifetime, 656 publications have been published receiving 5018 citations.

The Russo-Ukrainian gas dispute of January 2009: a comprehensive assessment

Abstract: The gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine in January 2009 was by far the most serious of its kind The two sides failed to agree a price for Russian gas supply to Ukraine and a tariff for the transit of Russian gas to Europe before previous agreements expired on 31 December 2008 Russian exports to Ukraine were cut off on 1 January Exports to 16 EU member states and Moldova were drastically reduced on 6 January and cut completely from 7 January Deliveries to both Ukraine and other European countries restarted on 20 January following the signing of two new ten year contracts The most seriously affected countries in the Balkans experienced a humanitarian emergency, with parts of the populations unable to heat their homes Significant economic problems, but not of a humanitarian kind, were also caused in Hungary and Slovakia

Reforming power markets in developing countries : what have we learned?

Abstract: This paper broadly follows the structure of the World Bank's Operational Guidance Note (OGN) for Public and Private Roles in the Supply of Electricity Services. Following the overview in chapter 1, the rest of chapter 2 sets out the techno-economic basis and the importance of political and institutional factors for reforming power markets in developing countries. Chapter 3 covers the current extent and outcomes of power market reform in developing countries. Chapter 4 covers enterprise restructuring and corporate governance, including the respective roles of state-owned enterprises and private enterprises in the provision of electricity services. Chapter 5 covers market structure, including restructuring power systems, the experience with independent power producers, and competition in the power market. Chapter 6 covers regulation of power markets. Chapter 7 covers ways that power market reform can support access and affordability to electricity services for the poor. The final chapter of the paper -- chapter 8 -- covers reform implementation, which complements the subjects covered by the OGN. The chapter covers three main aspects: (a) the challenges for implementing power market reform, including governments' roles and responsibilities in this endeavor; (b) the sequencing of power market reform; and (c) managing reform transition, especially the importance of starting conditions. The appendix to the paper examines the relevance of experience with power market reform in OECD countries for reform in developing countries.

China Energy - A Guide for the Perplexed

Abstract: The purpose of this policy analysis is to make visible the internal dynamics of the Chinese energy situation. The analysis is divided into four sections: (a) What's driving demand: An explanation of the internal dynamics fueling China's energy needs. (b) China's energy supply system: An explanation of the policies, institutions, and markets China relies on to meet its demand. (c) Global impacts: An accounting of the external implications of China's energy choices in light of the systematic analysis of demand and supply dynamics. The key point is: While the roots of China's energy profile are a domestic matter, the shoots and leaves affect the vital interests of others, and we all have a legitimate basis to be 'nosy neighbors' when it comes to China's energy needs. (d) Conclusions and the policy agenda: By starting from a holistic understanding of China's demand and supply fundamentals, both policymakers and civil society groups can play an even more positive role on the China energy agenda. The key point is: China's energy challenge is rooted in systemic conditions that go beyond the energy sector per se, and therefore energy policy alone will not provide the answers. Coordinating energy analysis with the broader policy agendamore » on macro and external imbalances is essential. The international community must be realistic in working to mitigate negative impacts, building international energy regimes that include China, and exploring policy options not dependent on Beijing's readiness to proceed in an optimal manner. 56 refs., 39 figs., 7 tabs.« less