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Transcript of UNECE Committee on Sustainable Energy Geneva, 21-22 November 2013 Amb. Urban Rusnák
The role of the Energy Charter in promoting international energy trade: Energy security, reliable transit and
diversification
UNECE UNECE Committee on Sustainable EnergyCommittee on Sustainable Energy
Geneva, 21-22 November 2013Geneva, 21-22 November 2013Amb. Urban RusnákAmb. Urban RusnákSecretary GeneralSecretary General
Energy Charter SecretariatEnergy Charter Secretariat
Eurasia – abundant reserves and major consumer
Share of world proved reserves (2012): 55 % of oil (128 000 mt) 74 % of gas (139 tcm) 56 % of coal (482 000 mt)
Share of world primary energy demand (IEA New Policies Scenario, 2035)
65 % (11 105 mtoe)
Mutually beneficial co-operation and diversification
„This Treaty establishes a legal framework in order to promote long-term cooperation in the energy field, based on complementarities and mutual benefits“…
„The Contracting Parties shall work to promote access to international markets on commercial terms, and generally to develop an open and competitive market for energy“…Articles 2 and 3 of the Energy Charter Treaty of 1994
„The global nature of [energy] challenges and the growing interdependence between producing, consuming and transiting countries require strengthened partnership between all stakeholders to enhance global energy security.“
„ the Leaders of the G8, commit to diversification of energy supply and demand, energy sources, geographical and sectoral markets, transportation routes and means of transport‘ G8 2006, Declaration on Global Energy Security
Energy Charter Members and Observers
Members Observers, signed the 1991 Charter
This map is without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area
Observers, by Conference invitation
Energy Charter Treaty (1994/98) features
Sovereignty over Energy Resources
TradeTransit
Energy Efficiency
Investment Promotion
and Protection
Dispute Resolution
Policy ForumEnergy Security
Open and efficient energy markets
Modernisation of the Energy Charter Process Rome Statement, Dec. 2009
Recognised principles and rules of Energy Charter, need to reflect new developments and challenges in international energy markets
Envisaged preparation of practical proposals on how Energy Charter Process could be modernized
Recognised principles in Conceptual Approach to New Legal Framework for Energy Co-operation
Road Map for the Modernisation of the Energy Charter Process, Nov. 2010 Activities in core areas – geographical expansion, transit,
emergency response, investment, energy efficiency, energy security
Policy on Consolidation, Expansion, Outreach,Jun. 2012 Secretary General’s consolidation agenda, 2012-2013 Mandate to negotiate updated version of the European Energy
Charter (Warsaw, Nov. 2012)
Prominent calls to address energy infrastructure challenges and transit
UN Resolution 67/263 (2013) and 63/210 (2008) sponsored by Turkmenistan: – “need for extensive international cooperation to promote reliable transportation of energy to international markets through pipelines and transportation systems”
G8, Camp David, 18.-19.5.2012 „To facilitate the trade of energy around the world, we commit to take further steps to remove obstacles to the evolution of global energy infrastructure; to reduce barriers and refrain from discriminatory measures that impede market access…“
WTO Doha round - trade facilitation: clarify GATT transit provisions
Energy trade and fixed infrastructure
What is special about energy transit?
Reliance of energy trade on fixed infrastructure – built specifically for transporting energy
High up-front investments; large economies of scale, natural monopolies
Capacity constraints Pipelines often controlled by incumbent
companies Sensitive for energy security
Cross-border and transit pipelinesConditions to make an international pipeline project viable (financeable): Economic viability:
Supply/ demand Gas pricing, long-term contracts
Reliable framework conditions ECT Art. 7:
Non-discrimination, favourable treatment, facilitation of transit Non-interruption of flow, dispute resolution
ECT Investment framework Model Agreements Draft Transit Protocol
Conditions of access, tariffs, taxes Right of way, approval procedures, licensing, standards
Political support Build confidence, trust, political support for projects Political, regulatory framework Credit guarantees, public loans, projects of public interest
Energy Charter
Policy forum
Experience from Transit Protocol negotiations
Negotiations on Transit Protocol were suspended in 2011, reset possible
Basic principles reflected industry standard Challenge to reconcile interests of energy producing,
consuming and transit countriesChallenge of different regulatory environmentsParallel regional integration processesPolitical constraints: geopolitical perspective vs. common
rules-based approach
Findings of Energy Charter Stakeholder consultations (2012) Cross-border and transit energy infrastructure
crucial in view of the main energy policy goals Growing dependence of consuming countries
on imported energy Emergence of new energy producers, often in
land-locked countries Increasing volumes of energy traded across
borders, often involving transit Transit remains special case due to the different
interests of producers, consumers and transit countries.
But also construction of new bypass pipelines.
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Relevant current work of the Energy Charter Stakeholder consultations in view of a possible reset of
negotiations on the Transit Protocol Contribution of Energy Charter Secretariat (observer status
at UNGA) to the report of the UN Secretary General implementing Resolution 67/263 on reliable and stable transit of energy – included in Work Programme 2014 ECS prepared to contribute to international meeting of
experts to be hosted by Turkmenistan in early 2014 Making the conciliation procedure for transit disputes in
Art. 7(7) ECT more effective Possible contribution of the Energy Charter Conference in
early warning, preventing and settling disputes
Workshop on Long-term gas supply contracts and gas trading at hubs (March 2013)
Feasibility studies for concrete infrastructure projects (“Gobi Tec” and “Asian Super Grid”)
Task Force on Regional Energy Cooperation in Central and South Asia
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ConclusionEnergy Charter is well positioned to play a strong role in developing international transit framework Legal framework of the Energy Charter Treaty on trade, transit and investments Policy forum comprising 52 members 25 observers, network of governments, international org. and industry Experience with negotiating multilateral transit framework Expertise of the Energy Charter Secretariat, designated government working group (Trade and Transit Group)
Energy Charter’s contribution to implementation of UNGA Resolution 67/263 on reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring sustainable development and international cooperation is part of organisation’s work programme for 2014