V. Changes in Energy Mix and Structure of Supply.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro -- Table of Contents -- List of Contributors -- Introduction: Energy in a Carbon-Constrained World -- I. A Contextual Narrative for Energy Transitions and Decarbonisation -- II. A Look at Institutions and Regulation for Energy and Decarbonisation -- PART I: ENHANCING SECURE AND RELIABLE ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY -- 1. Tradeoffs and Tensions in the American Energy Transition -- I. Introduction -- II. The American Electricity Sector -- III. The Green Transition in the United States -- IV. Conclusion

2. The US Gas Supply Boom under Carbon Constraints: Examining the Role of Regulatory Institutions -- I. Introduction -- II. Gas Production Boom and Interconnections with Electricity Supply -- III. Understanding GHG Emissions and Gas Supply Systems -- IV. US Institutions and Regulatory Approaches -- V. Conclusion -- 3. Decarbonising Gas and Electricity Systems: An Outlook on Power-to-Gas and other Technology-Based Solutions -- I. Introduction -- II. Climate Change Mitigation and Decarbonisation -- III. Integration of Renewables in Conventional Systems -- IV. US Energy Supply Systems and Operators

V. RNG and P2G Systems -- VI. Removing, Storing and Utilising CO2 -- VII. Conclusion -- 4. Economic Waste and Environmental Problems: Natural Gas Flaring in Texas -- I. Introduction -- II. Background to Flaring in the Permian Basin -- III. Environmental Protection Agency and Flaring -- IV. Recent Litigation -- V. Private Rights as Measures to Stop Flaring? -- VI. Conclusion -- 5. Global Governance Networks for Climate Change and Energy Investments -- I. But First, History -- II. The Constitutive Processes of Decarbonisation Governance -- III. The Climate Institutions

IV. Non-Climate International Governance Networks -- V. Non-State Responses -- VI. Conclusion -- 6. Investment Law and Decarbonisation -- I. Introduction -- II. The Investment Law Infrastructure -- III. Investment and Development -- IV. Investment Law as a Catalyst for Green Development -- V. Investment Law as a Brake on Decarbonisation -- Developmental Implications -- VI. The Need for Limited but Important Reform -- VII. Conclusion -- 7. Private Mineral Rights and Africa's Shale Gas -- I. Introduction -- II. The Natural Gas Rationale -- III. Shale Gas Resources in Africa

IV. Impediments to Shale Development Outside the United States -- V. The Sovereign Ownership Impediment -- VI. Civic Shares: A Substitute to Overcome Sovereign Ownership Impediment -- VII. Potential Objections to Proposals and Responses to Them -- VIII. Conclusion -- 8. International Oil and Gas Operators and Decarbonisation -- I. Introduction -- II. Climate Change Issues in Exploration and Production Activities -- III. Conscious Measures and Policy Push Towards Decarbonisation -- IV. Regulating Oil and Gas Operations and Commitments by Host States

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"This timely collection of essays examines the legal and regulatory dynamics of energy transitions in the context of emerging trends towards decarbonisation and low-carbon energy solutions. The book explores this topic by considering the applicable energy law and policy frameworks in both: (i) highly industrialised and major economies such as the US, EU, China and Australia; (ii) resource-rich developing countries such as Nigeria and regions like Southern Africa. Comprising 16 chapters, the book delves into the tradeoffs and regulatory complexities of carbon-constraints in conventional energy supply systems, while maintaining a reliable and secure energy system that is equally sustainable (ie decarbonised). It highlights the importance of ensuring affordable access to energy services in developing economies as the energy transitions unfold and explores the potentials of emerging technologies such as hydrogen networks, power-to-gas and Carbon Capture and Storage. Additionally, the book also considers the international investment law implications of energy decarbonisation. Focusing on the nexus between law, regulation and institutions, it adopts a contextual approach to examine how and to what extent institutions can effectively facilitate more reliable, sustainable and secure energy supply systems in the twenty-first century. This book portrays the conventional hydrocarbon-based energy supply industry in a largely international and interconnected context. It highlights the costs, benefits and losses that may arise as the transition towards decarbonisation unfolds depending on the pathways and solutions adopted. With chapters written by leading experts in energy law and policy, the reader-friendly style and engaging discussions will benefit an international audience of policymakers, academics, students and advisers looking for a more incisive understanding of the issues involved in energy transitions and the decarbonisation of energy systems."-- Provided by publisher.

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