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 […]
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 […]
Introduction Mining operations, due to their direct environmental impact, are subject to intense regulatory scrutiny. In Türkiye, companies wishing to operate in the mining sector cannot rely solely on obtaining a mining license. They must also comply with a wide range of environmental regulations, such as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, environmental permits and licenses, and site rehabilitation […]