The evolution of international investment law and its application to the energy sector

Foreign investors in the energy sector have long sought to secure guarantees from the host state in order to reduce future risk. The international investment law regime has fundamentally altered the legal framework for investors and host states within the energy sector. This article explores the app...

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Published in:Alberta law review 2013-12, Vol.51 (2), p.207-247
Main Authors: Whitsitt, Elizabeth, Bankes, Nigel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arbitration (International law)
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
Investments, Foreign
United Nations. International Law Commission
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Summary:Foreign investors in the energy sector have long sought to secure guarantees from the host state in order to reduce future risk. The international investment law regime has fundamentally altered the legal framework for investors and host states within the energy sector. This article explores the application of international investment law within the energy sector, describes some common categories of disputes that characterize the energy sector, identifies the main disciplines or standards in investment law, and discusses the remedies available to investors.
ISSN:0002-4821
1925-8356
DOI:10.29173/alr66