Energy Law and Policy (6 ECTS)

Lecturer(s):, Dr. R.C. Fleming, LLM. C.T. Nieuwenhout (coordinator), dr. R.J.G. Mauger, PhD.

When: Block 1

Brief course description:
This course provides an introduction to energy law and policy: ‘from well head to burner tip’. It presents students an overview of the organizational and regulatory framework applying to the energy sector. After presenting energy law and policy developments on an international and EU level, the course will focus on the main legal principles applying to the energy chain. After discussing the legal regimes applying to the production of oil, gas and electricity, the course will focus on the regulation of electricity and gas networks. The course will conclude by discussing the main elements of the way in which states organize security and reliability of energy supply.

Teaching method: Lectures.

Assessment: Written exam (essay questions).

*Official course information and schedules during the academic year can be found in Ocasys.