energy

oil, gas, agrofuels

NGOs call on Government to leave Energy Charter Treaty as new claim emerges
Civil society groups are calling on the Government to leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and reject ISDS, as a new threat emerges over the government's refusal to grant an exploration licence to an oil and gas company.
Luxembourg eco-investors helped sink condemned energy treaty
Funds used fossil-fuel friendly tool to fight back when countries pulled renewable energy incentives, hurting their green investments.
India signs US gas deal amid trade tensions, Russian oil fallout
The agreement for 2.2 million tonnes per annum aims to diversify India’s energy imports, even as US tariffs and Russian oil restrictions continue to complicate bilateral relations.
K-Electric: Govt facing arbitration threat from Saudi, Kuwaiti investors
The Government of Pakistan is facing a potential threat of arbitration from Saudi and Kuwaiti investors, key shareholders in K-Electric, who have already served a USD2 billion notice on Islamabad.
Petrogas sues the Netherlands over fiscal measures meant to protect the public interest
SOMO and Both ENDS strongly condemn the newly revealed investor-state dispute settlement case filed by Petrogas, an Omani oil and gas company operating two shallow-water gas fields in the Dutch North Sea, against the Netherlands.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects Russia’s final appeal in $50B Yukos case
The Dutch Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal by Russia against a $50 billion arbitration award to former shareholders of Russian oil giant Yukos, who claimed Moscow deliberately bankrupted the company more than 20 years ago.
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for new green trade pact
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand have launched negotiations for a green trade pact which could include cooperation in areas like sustainable aviation fuel, carbon credits and renewable energy certificates.
India, US to hold trade talks as New Delhi seeks higher energy imports
India and the United States are set to hold trade talks this week, with New Delhi pledging to import US energy and gas as it aims to address Washington's concerns over its Russian oil purchases, an official said.
ETJC statement on Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs)
These fast track trade deals risk serving the business interests of transnational corporations instead of contributing to more sustainable trading relationships.
Portugal’s Galp takes step to start arbitration over Mozambique capital gains tax dispute
Galp says it has formally notified the State of Mozambique of a dispute under the international reciprocal promotion and protection of investments.