05275nam a22006015i 4500 978-3-031-73238-6 DE-He213 20251030113315.0 cr nn 008mamaa 241116s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031732386 978-3-031-73238-6 10.1007/978-3-031-73238-6 doi KJE2041-2635 LBBM bicssc LAW051000 bisacsh LBBM thema Rimšaitė, Laura. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 87591 The Crossroads of Competition Law and Energy Regulation [electronic resource] / by Laura Rimšaitė. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XII, 495 p. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda 1. Introduction to the crossroads of competition and energy regulation. Beyond market power -- Part I The Energy Sector Regulation: The European Union Perspective -- 2. European energy market evolution -- 3. Energy sector specific regulation -- 4. Europe’s Journey to Carbon Neutrality: Pioneering a Continent without Emissions -- Part Ii. The Prohibited Agreements And Abuse Of Dominant Position In The Energy Sector -- 5. The concept and forms of prohibited agreements -- 6. Horizontal agreements in the development of energy projects -- 7. Vertical agreements -- 8. Market restrictions created by the abuse of dominant position -- Part III. Mergers And Acquisitions In Energy Sector -- 9. Concept, forms and evaluation of concentration -- 10. Forms of concentration in the energy sector -- Part Iv. State Aid And Market Liberalisation -- 11. The concept of State aid and its application criteria -- 12.State aid form and practice in the field of energy -- Part V. Exclusive, Special Rights And Services Of General Economic Interest -- 13. Public services in the modern economy: the evolution and future -- Part Vi. Competition Implementation In Energy Sector: International Outlook -- 14. Enforcement of competition law in the energy sector in accordance with the WTO -- 15. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and competition law issues -- 16. The Energy Charter Treaty -- 17. Competition law application in nuclear energy sector -- VII. Conclusions -- 18. Concluding remarks. This book explores the delicate balance between fostering competitive energy markets and ensuring effective regulation. It addresses the difficulty of reconciling competitive market dynamics with regulatory objectives such as ensuring reliability, fairness, and sustainability. In the highly dynamic energy sector, the convergence of competition law and energy regulation is a critical factor that greatly influences the trajectory of energy markets. The intersection of these significant domains can be complex and transformative when the goals of fostering fair competition and guaranteeing dependable and eco-friendly energy provision coincide. Market power in the energy sector can lead to a concentration of power among a handful of firms, which can hinder competition and limit consumer options. The dual objective of tackling market dominance and promoting energy security constitutes a significant challenge. In turn, the book discusses the challenges posed by natural monopolies in energy networks, the need for regulatory frameworks to support investment in infrastructure and renewable energy, and the complexities of price fluctuations. The topic of market dominance is also considered, as dominant corporations are capable of controlling prices and suppressing competition, resulting in higher prices for consumers and stifling innovation. The book offers valuable perspectives on creating a regulatory framework that promotes fair competition and achieves long-term policy goals in the energy sector. To do so, it draws on case studies and analyses from various countries. Commercial law. 70222 European Economic Community. 70223 Energy policy. 61992 Energy and state. 66460 International law. 58292 Trade regulation. 67131 Private international law. 65660 Conflict of laws. 65661 Comparative law. 65662 European Economic Law. 70224 Energy Policy, Economics and Management. 66461 International Economic Law, Trade Law. 67132 Private International Law, International and Foreign Law, Comparative Law. 65667 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031732379 Printed edition: 9783031732393 Printed edition: 9783031732409 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73238-6 ZDB-2-LCR ZDB-2-SXLC 64992 64992