energy

oil, gas, agrofuels

The Slovak Republic won the arbitration proceedings against the American company Discovery Global LLC
The subject of the dispute was the issue of conducting geological exploration for the purpose of future exploitation of oil and natural gas.
Venezuela loses multi-billion dollar ConocoPhillips ICSID appeal
The US oil giant has launched multiple efforts to collect international arbitration awards against the Caribbean nation.
Investment arbitration and the never-ending MOL v. Croatia saga
The intersection of international investment law and domestic politics often leads to high-profile arbitration cases, with the annulment of awards frequently making headlines.
Romania wins EUR 256 mln arbitration with solar parks investors
Romania has won an international arbitration case brought by investors in renewable energy, avoiding EUR 256 million in claimed damages.
IEU CEPA: A threat to the environment, indigenous peoples, and biodiversity
Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) and WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia) released a joint statement raises critical concerns about the proposed Indonesia-EU CEPA. It highlights the potential negative impacts of the agreement, particularly when coupled with Indonesia's Omnibus Law, on the environment, Indigenous communities, and biodiversity.
The completion of the modernisation of the ECT and the provisional application of the modernised ECT
The envisaged provisional application of the modernised ECT will allow a “coalition of willing” States to apply the modernised ECT as of 3 September 2025.
Russia appeals for state immunity in $50 billion Yukos case
Russia is currently appealing to block the enforcement of a nearly $60 billion arbitration award related to the Yukos Oil Company case.
Clive Palmer’s foreign investor claims against Australia now $420b
Clive Palmer’s latest claims join a growing global list of ISDS claims by fossil fuel companies defined by the UN and the OECD as threats to the global climate transition.
Zenith Energy wins key decision in ICSID arbitration
In a significant legal development, Zenith Energy Ltd. announced that the ICSID has rejected a request for bifurcation by the Republic of Tunisia in an ongoing arbitration case.
Enagás: ICSID agrees with Enagás in dispute with Peru over GSP and recognises compensation of €186 million
Favourable news for Enagás, although the amount is lower than initially claimed and represents an accounting loss.