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US trade deal limiting Bangladesh’s energy options: says Debapriya
1-Apr-2026 The Daily Star
The reciprocal trade agreement signed with the US may severely limit Bangladesh’s energy options, Debapriya Bhattacharya, convener of Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, said.
‘This is not a trade deal, it’s a hostage situation’ – EU–US talks
30-Mar-2026 The Canary
Campaigners at 350.org are warning that the proposed agreement risks locking Europe into decades of fossil fuel dependency. But at the same time it would expose households to rising energy costs and geopolitical pressure.
Letter from 220 economists and legal scholars to Colombian President Gustavo Petro calling for action on ISDS
24-Mar-2026 Global Development Policy Center
We write to you as economists and legal scholars deeply concerned that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) poses a serious obstacle to building prosperous, equitable, and sustainable societies.
Singapore-based energy firm Sinolam files arbitration request against Panama
20-Mar-2026 The Straits Times
Singapore-based energy developer Sinolam International has filed for arbitration before a World Bank international court against Panama following the cancellation of its licence for a gas-fired power generation project.
A new US trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals
19-Mar-2026 AP
A new trade pact between Indonesia and the United States has recast their economic ties, binding Jakarta’s resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington’s strategic needs.
Written notification of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
18-Mar-2026 Energy Charter
On 16 March 2026, Iceland deposited with the Energy Charter Secretariat, in its capacity as the Depositary of the Energy Charter Treaty on an interim basis.
Eni confirms deal with Nigeria to split OPL 245 oilfield into four licences
10-Mar-2026 CNBC Africa
The agreement includes the “mutually satisfactory settlement” of all claims related to OPL 245 and the termination of an international arbitration procedure, the Italian energy major said.
Orca’s ICSID case and special dividend put Tanzania’s gas sector in focus
28-Feb-2026 The Citizen
Orca announced three arbitrations at the CSID: one under the Mauritius–Tanzania Bilateral Investment Treaty, and two under the PSA and GA. The claims-valued at roughly US$1.2 billion-allege Tanzania failed to extend the development licence, prolonged the “Protected Gas” regime beyond its contractual term.
Lukoil unit threatens legal action against Bulgaria over special administration
26-Feb-2026 SeeNews
Swiss-based Litasco, the international supply and trading arm of Russia’s Lukoil, may initiate arbitration proceedings against Bulgaria after the country transferred the management of Lukoil’s local subsidiaries to a special administrator.
Oil majors running Kazakh Kashagan field file arbitration over $4.6 billion fine
25-Feb-2026 Reuters
Shell, TotalEnergies, Eni, Exxon and other shareholders in Kazakhstan’s Kashagan oilfield have filed an arbitration claim against a 2023 environmental fine worth around $4.6 billion
Critics warn US–Indonesia trade deal could undermine renewable energy push
24-Feb-2026 Tanah Air
A new trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States has sparked sharp criticism from climate advocates, who warn that a commitment to purchase up to USD 15 billion worth of American fossil fuels could undermine Indonesia’s renewable energy transition
EU challenges 16 Member States over stalled energy charter withdrawals
4-Feb-2026 The Brussels Times
The European Commission has launched new legal steps against several EU countries over energy-related obligations, including continued participation in the Energy Charter Treaty.
120+ groups call on EU to resist Trump’s ‘fossil-fueled imperialism’ and cancel US trade deal
30-Jan-2026 Common Dreams
“The EU is at a fork in the road: It can follow the US down a volatile, destructive path or it can forge its own course toward stability.”
Decades of trade deals fail to wean Nigeria off crude oil dependence
29-Jan-2026 The Guardian
Despite two decades of being handed preferential access to global markets, Nigeria remains trapped in oil dependence as many deals fail to deliver the much-needed diversification.
The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here’s why
28-Jan-2026 AP
The free trade agreement between the European Union and India underscores the EU’s efforts to ink new global partnerships at a time when the Trump administration has rattled the region’s capitals which have long relied on a stable relationship with Washington on trade, defense and diplomacy.
Commission opens in-depth investigation into arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF
23-Jan-2026 European Commission
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award, in which Bulgaria is ordered to pay compensation to ACF for changes to a renewable electricity support measure, is in line with EU State aid rules.
Ukraine wins arbitration in Stockholm on "green tariff"
23-Jan-2026 UNN
The Arbitration Tribunal in Stockholm rejected the claim of the foreign investor Modus Energy International B.V. regarding changes to the "green tariff".
Gulf investors file $2bn arbitration against Pakistan over K-Electric
23-Jan-2026 Minute Mirror
The dispute stems from an October 2016 agreement to sell a majority stake in K-Electric to Shanghai Electric Power Company.
Shell files new arbitration against the Netherlands over Groningen gas field closure
22-Jan-2026 SOMO
Shell is suing the Netherlands in yet another attempt to evade its responsibility for decades of gas extraction in Groningen.
Fight over Venezuelan oil highlights shadowy international legal system
14-Jan-2026 Inside Climate News
Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.