Hvilken effekt vil nedtrappingen av fossile brensel ha for det europeiske energimarkedet?

Abstract

This thesis examines the phase-down of fossil fuels and its effect on European energy markets. The research will be done through legal doctrinal research, and will focus on EU energy law and policies, as well as decisions from COP21 until COP28. When the CO2 emissions reached a new high in 2023, with wildfires, heatwaves and droughts as a direct result, the parties of COP28 agreed to begin the phase-down of fossil fuels. Given that the majority of emissions are caused by production and consumption of fossil fuels, implementing the phase-down of fossil fuels into both regional and domestic legislation represents a step toward a sustainable and greener transition within the energy sector. In the years to come it is predicted that the emissions will only increase unless a change is made within the energy sector, especially with regard to the reliance on fossil fuels in the energy mix. In conclusion this thesis has shown the effect of the phase-down of fossil fuels in the European energy markets, as well as how it has been implemented in both regional and domestic legislation.

This thesis examines the phase-down of fossil fuels and its effect on European energy markets. The research will be done through legal doctrinal research, and will focus on EU energy law and policies, as well as decisions from COP21 until COP28. When the CO2 emissions reached a new high in 2023, with wildfires, heatwaves and droughts as a direct result, the parties of COP28 agreed to begin the phase-down of fossil fuels. Given that the majority of emissions are caused by production and consumption of fossil fuels, implementing the phase-down of fossil fuels into both regional and domestic legislation represents a step toward a sustainable and greener transition within the energy sector. In the years to come it is predicted that the emissions will only increase unless a change is made within the energy sector, especially with regard to the reliance on fossil fuels in the energy mix. In conclusion this thesis has shown the effect of the phase-down of fossil fuels in the European energy markets, as well as how it has been implemented in both regional and domestic legislation.