IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Session information
Rising geopolitical fragmentation, regulatory divergence and energy security pressures are reshaping the oil and gas sector. Are there new legal trends in global oil and gas law?
Thursday 8 October (1430 - 1545)
Committee(s)
Oil and Gas Law Committee
(Lead)
International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Description
This panel explores how rising geopolitical fragmentation, regulatory divergence and energy security pressures are reshaping the oil and gas sector, creating both opportunities and uncertainty for investors, host states and practitioners. The session compares regulatory trends across key regions and assesses their impact on investors and host states. The discussion will highlight modernisation efforts, including streamlined regimes and digital tools. It will also address developments in bilateral investment treaties (BITs), investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), and risk mitigation in a volatile geopolitical context.