Research Seminar - Dr Monica Waloszyk

Research Seminar - Dr Monica Waloszyk
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Beneficial Ownership and Control of Energy Transmission System

Dr Monica Waloszyk from the University of Aberdeen will speak as part of the Law School's research seminar series 2014-15 on 'Beneficial Ownership and Control of Energy Transmission Systems'.

Abstract

In 2009, RWE AG - one of the major German energy incumbents - offered to divest its gas transmission system as part of a block of commitments envisaged to end the European Commission's competition law investigation in Case COMP/39.402. As a result of the commitments, RWE AG continued to own 25.1% of the transmission system operator. This shareholding ensured that RWE maintained effective beneficial ownership and control of the company holding effective decision-making over third-party access and network development investment strategy. Starting with this premise, the article questions the effectiveness of the European Commission's commitments practice in regulating the behaviour of major energy incumbents towards a respect of market competitiveness, energy consumers' interests and security of energy supply.

Hosted by
School of Law
Venue
New King's NK11
Contact

This event is free of charge; no booking is necessary.

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