1) Why energy contracts break under “extraordinary events” faster than other sectors Energy projects and energy trading arrangements are unusually sensitive to disruptions. A single event can simultaneously affect permitting, construction, grid connection, fuel supply, dispatch, cash flow, and financing covenants. Unlike many industries where deliveries can be postponed with limited consequence, energy projects often […]
1) Why distribution-company disputes are different in the electricity sector Electricity is not an “ordinary” service. Turkish electricity market legislation is built around the public-interest objective of continuous, high-quality, and cost-efficient supply to consumers, under independent regulation and supervision. (epias.com.tr) That policy goal matters in court. When an electricity distribution company (“distribution company” / dağıtım […]
Introduction: land is the first “permit” in energy—yet it is rarely the simplest one Energy projects in Turkey—wind farms, solar parks, hydro plants, geothermal facilities, pipelines, substations, and transmission lines—are ultimately built on land. Even where the project company does not need full ownership, it typically needs secure, bankable land rights: ownership, easement (right of […]
1) Why “ordinary” share transfers become a regulated event in the energy sector In most industries, selling shares is primarily a corporate law exercise: you negotiate price and warranties, sign a share purchase agreement, and update the share ledger. In Turkey’s energy sector, that mindset can create immediate risk—because licensing, public interest considerations, and regulatory […]
1) What “unlicensed generation” really means (and what it does not mean) In Turkey, unlicensed electricity generation (often referred to as “license-exempt” generation) is a legally defined pathway that allows certain real and legal persons to generate electricity without obtaining a generation license and without establishing a company solely for that purpose, provided they meet […]
1) Why a generation license cancellation is more than a regulatory problem In Turkey, an electricity generation license is not merely an administrative permission—it is the legal backbone of a power project’s value. It anchors: When the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA/EPDK) cancels a generation license, the consequences can cascade across the entire project stack. […]
Why licensing is the “make-or-break” step in Turkish energy projects In Turkey, most commercial activity across electricity, natural gas, petroleum, LPG, and (increasingly) EV charging networks is regulated. The central authority is the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA)—known domestically as EPDK. For investors, developers, and operators, the licensing phase is not a formality. It is […]
Energy and Mining Law in Turkey (2026) | Licensing, Permits, Compliance Why this matters for investors Energy and mining projects in Turkey sit at the intersection of public law permits, sector-specific licensing, environmental and social compliance, and contractual risk allocation (EPC, offtake, O&M, royalty/JV structures). The legal framework can be opportunity-rich—but it is also document-heavy […]
Introduction Energy law in Europe is an evolving legal field shaped by rapidly changing economic, environmental, and geopolitical dynamics. The energy policies formulated by the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe are integrated with national energy laws of member states to ensure regional energy security, sustainability, and competition. However, the legal framework in […]