HUK361

School of Law \ Law

2

3

Elective

Turkish

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Law

This course examines the legal regulations and practices of energy markets. It focuses on topics such as privatization, liberalization, competition, renewable energy applications, and tariffs in the electricity and natural gas markets while providing a detailed analysis of the legislation and institutional structure of the Turkish energy market. Additionally, it offers a comparative perspective on the EU energy strategy, energy union, international energy agreements, and energy purchase contracts. By integrating theoretical knowledge with case analyses, the course enables students to grasp the dynamic nature of energy market law.

"İsmail Yılmaz Aslan, Enerji Hukuku Cilt 1: Elektrik Piyasasında Rekabet ve Regülasyon, (Vedat Kitapçılık: 2007).
İsmail Yılmaz Aslan, Enerji Hukuku Cilt 3: AB Doğal Gaz Piyasasında Rekabet ve Regülasyon, Türk Doğal Gaz ve LPG piyasalarında Rekabet ve Regülasyon (Vedat Kitapçılık: 2007).
Kim Talus, Introduction to EU Energy Law, (OUP: Oxford, 2016).
Peter CAMERON, Competition in Energy Markets, Second Edition, (OUP: Oxford, 2007).
"İsmail Yılmaz Aslan, Enerji Hukuku Cilt 1: Elektrik Piyasasında Rekabet ve Regülasyon, (Vedat Kitapçılık: 2007).
İsmail Yılmaz Aslan, Enerji Hukuku Cilt 3: AB Doğal Gaz Piyasasında Rekabet ve Regülasyon, Türk Doğal Gaz ve LPG piyasalarında Rekabet ve Regülasyon (Vedat Kitapçılık: 2007).
Kim Talus, Introduction to EU Energy Law, (OUP: Oxford, 2016).
Peter CAMERON, Competition in Energy Markets, Second Edition, (OUP: Oxford, 2007).

This course aims to develop analytical skills by enabling students to understand and assess the legal regulations, legislation, and practices of energy markets. Students will evaluate the differences and similarities between the Turkish energy market and the EU energy strategy while gaining practical knowledge of the fundamental principles of international energy law. Additionally, through topics such as energy purchase agreements, international investment protection, and competition regulations, students will enhance their ability to interpret legal processes related to the energy market and develop practical solutions.

1. Has a command of the legal regulations, relevant legislation, and implementation processes of energy markets.
2. Analyzes the institutional structure, competition mechanisms, and dynamics of the Turkish energy market.
3. Compares the EU energy strategy, energy union, and renewable energy policies within the context of international regulations.
4. Recognizes energy purchase agreements (PPAs) and production sharing agreements (PSAs), examining their content and functioning.
5. Explains mechanisms for the protection of international energy investments, the Energy Charter Treaty, and investment arbitration processes.
6. Evaluates the legal aspects of reform processes such as privatization, liberalization, and deregulation implemented in energy markets.

Week 1: Introduction to Energy Law and Policy
Week 2: Energy Policy, Energy Strategy, and Key Concepts
Week 3: Privatization, Liberalization, and Markets
Week 4: Turkish Companies in the Energy Sector and Commercial Law Practices
Week 5: Privatization, Liberalization, and Markets in Turkey (I)
Week 6: Privatization, Liberalization, and Markets in Turkey (II)
Week 7: Energy Union and Renewable Energy Policies in the EU (I)
Week 8: Energy Union and Renewable Energy Policies in the EU (II)
Week 9: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) (I)
Week 10: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) (II)
Week 11: Protection and Promotion of Foreign Investments in the Energy Sector (I)
Week 12: Protection and Promotion of Foreign Investments in the Energy Sector (II)

• Midterm 40 %
• Final 60 %