Global Energy Transition: Law, Policy and Economics for Energy in the 21st Century

The book explores the idea that the international community of states needs a strategy to deliver sustainable energy to all, with a rules-based governance of the global energy value-cycle. It has four substantive parts that bring together contributions from experts in academia and practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The world of energy is undergoing a profound transformation, and it is widely accepted that we are currently in the midst of an energy transition. However, the exact meaning of this concept remains somewhat ambiguous. In this insightful book, we delve into the working hypothesis that the global energy system necessitates a collaborative effort by the international community of states to ensure the provision of sustainable energy to all. This strategy aims to establish a rules-based governance framework for the global energy value chain.

The book is divided into four substantive parts, each of which brings together the expertise of leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of law, policy, and economics of energy. Part I, titled "The Prospects of Energy Transition," critically examines the prevailing forecasts for energy and explores the potential strategies adopted by resource-rich countries. Part II, titled "Rules-Based Multilateral Governance of the Energy Sector," delves into the development and sources of rules governing the energy industry. Part III, titled "Competition and Regulation in Transboundary Energy Markets," examines the primary instruments of rules-based governance in energy markets. Part IV, titled "Attracting Investments and the Challenges of Multi-Level Governance," focuses on the critical governance of investments in the energy sector.

This book serves as a flagship publication of the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, and Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee. It marks the launch of the Hart series "Global Energy Law and Policy," which is edited by the series general editors, Professors Peter D. Cameron and Volker Roeben, as well as Dr. Xiaoyi Mu. The book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the global energy landscape and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition.

Weight: 722g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509932481