Energy systems are being reshaped by three forces that now move together: security of supply, decarbonisation, and infrastructure renewal. For legal and policy professionals, this means one thing: the rules that govern how energy is licensed, regulated, financed, and ultimately decommissioned have become strategic.

Against this backdrop, Collinson and Hockman on Energy Law: Licensing, Regulation, Financing and Decommissioning of the Modern Energy Industry offers a highly practical guide to understanding the legal architecture behind modern energy markets—particularly in the UK context, while remaining useful to international readers tracking comparable reforms.

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Why this topic matters now

• Licensing & market design: energy projects depend on predictable approval pathways and compliance frameworks.
• Regulation & enforcement: regulators increasingly balance competition, consumer protection, resilience, and climate goals.
• Financing: capital allocation hinges on regulatory certainty, bankability, and risk allocation.
• Decommissioning: end-of-life obligations for oil, gas, nuclear, and legacy assets are a growing legal and financial frontier.

International reference points and institutions

If you work in energy policy, regulation, project finance, or infrastructure law, these organizations provide reliable global context and data:

• International Energy Agency (IEA) – energy market analysis, policy and transition pathways
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – renewables policy, investment, and technology outlook
• UNFCCC – international climate framework shaping national energy regulation and investment signals
• World Bank – Energy – infrastructure development, regulation and energy access programs
• OECD – Climate Change – policy tools and regulatory approaches relevant to energy transition

The book at a glance

Collinson and Hockman on Energy Law is designed for real-world use: it connects statutory regimes, industry structure, and practical issues that arise in licensing, regulation, financing, and decommissioning. It is particularly valuable for legal teams, regulators, policymakers, consultants, and academic libraries supporting energy transition research.

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