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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC LAW (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | KMH725 |
| Name | ENERGY LAW |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Yasin SÖNMEZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide in-depth knowledge about the fundamental concepts and principles of energy law, as well as the legislation regulating the energy market. Within the scope of the course, the legal framework of Türkiye’s energy markets—electricity, natural gas, petroleum, renewable energy, and nuclear energy markets—is analyzed, and the relevant laws, regulations, and the functioning of regulatory authorities such as the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) are examined. Students will learn to evaluate the relationship between energy projects and environmental and zoning law, the administrative procedures in the energy sector, and methods of resolving legal disputes in this field. In addition, the course aims to develop a comparative perspective by taking into account international and European Union regulations throughout the semester. Graduate students are expected to follow current judicial decisions and academic studies during the course and actively participate in discussions.
Course Content
The course content begins with the definition and scope of energy law; within this framework, the fundamental pillars of international, European Union, and Turkish energy law are introduced. Legal regulations are examined in detail according to different energy sources (such as fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear energy). The main laws and regulations—including the Electricity Market Law (4628/6446), the Natural Gas Market Law, the Petroleum Market Law, and the Renewable Energy Law (5346)—are analyzed. Issues such as the liberalization of energy markets, licensing, tariff setting, and the principles of competition law in the sector are discussed. The duties and powers of regulatory authorities (such as the Energy Market Regulatory Authority – EPDK, the Competition Authority – RK, and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority – NDK) as well as the Ministry of Energy are examined. In the later weeks of the course, the environmental law dimension (Environmental Impact Assessment – EIA and the environmental effects of energy facilities) and climate change obligations (including the Paris Agreement and the EU Green Deal) are analyzed. The fundamental principles of energy law—such as legal equality, transparency, protection of competition, public interest, environmental sensitivity, and investment security—are addressed throughout the course. Additionally, case law analyses based on decisions of the Council of State (Danıştay) regarding energy law disputes are conducted. The course is delivered through interactive methods (lectures, case studies, and discussions), and students are expected to follow current academic and sectoral developments.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
1) Onur KAPLAN / Güven SÜSLÜ, Enerji Hukuku, Seçkin Yayınevi, Ankara, (1. Baskı, 2025). 2) İ. Yılmaz ASLAN, Enerji Hukuku (Cilt I-III), Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa (Cilt I 2007, Cilt II 2008, Cilt III 2009). 3) Dr. Yalçın ATEŞOĞLU, Avrupa Birliği'nde ve Türkiye'de Enerji Piyasalarının Hukuki Yapısı ve Analizi, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2026. 4) Hayrettin KURT, Enerji Hukuku I: Kavramlar, İlkeler ve Disiplinlerarası Nitelik, Yetkin Yayınları, 2026. 5) Elif Gizem YETKİN, Mevcut Yapıların Yeşil Binaya Dönüşümünde Sertifika Sistemlerinin Enerji Verimliliği ile İlgili Değerlendirme Kriterleri, Turhan Kitabevi, 2025. 6) Bülent KENT, Türk ve Alman Hukukunda Elektrik Piyasasının Düzenlenmesi ve Düzenleyici Kurumları, Adalet Yayınevi, Ankara 2012. 7) Mesut H. CAŞIN/ Sinan KISACIK, Avrupa Birliği Enerji Hukuku ve Güvenlik Algılamaları, Çağlayan Kitabevi, İstanbul 2018. 8) Zeynep ÇAKMAK, Bağımsız İdari Otorite Olarak Enerji Piyasası Düzenleme Kurulu, 2011.
Notes
1) Legislation, Council of State (Danıştay) jurisprudence and Constitutional Court decisions. 2) International and EU sources: EU Electricity/Gas Market Directives, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (2015), IEA and EU Energy Strategies reports.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of the field of energy law. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the legal structure and functioning of Türkiye’s energy markets (electricity, natural gas, and petroleum). |
| LO03 | Compares the legislation and regulations related to electricity, natural gas, petroleum, renewable energy, and nuclear energy. |
| LO04 | Identifies the duties and powers of regulatory and supervisory authorities in the energy sector. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the interactions between energy law and other legal disciplines such as environmental law and zoning law. |
| LO06 | Explains national and international regulations such as renewable energy regulations and climate change legislation. |
| LO07 | Interprets European Union energy policies and directives by comparing them with national implementations. |
| LO08 | Examines and analyzes disputes arising in the energy sector. |
| LO09 | Conducts a review of academic literature related to energy law and presents the findings in written and/or oral form. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on undergraduate qualifications, the ability to develop and deepen knowledge to an expert level in the same or a different field. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to utilize theoretical and practical knowledge at an expert level in their field. Ability to integrate and interpret knowledge acquired in their field with information from different disciplinary areas, and to create new knowledge. Ability to solve problems encountered in their field using research methods. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to independently conduct research requiring expertise in a specific field. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The ability to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an expert level in their field and to direct their own learning. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | the ability to monitor and teach social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination related to their field. | |
| PLO06 | - | he ability to critically examine and develop social relationships and the norms that govern them. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Energy Law: Definition and scope of energy law; course presentation plan. | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Energy Resources and the Structure of the Sector: International / EU / Türkiye perspectives. | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Petroleum Market and Its Regulation. | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Natural Gas Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Electricity Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Nuclear Energy Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Nuclear Safety and Liability | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading of the relevant works | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | LPG Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Renewable Energy Law I: Licensing and incentive regulations | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Renewable Energy Law II: Solar Power Plant (SPP), Wind Power Plant (WPP), and Geothermal Power Plant (GPP) projects | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Competent Administrative Authorities and Their Duties within the Functioning of Energy Markets | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Expropriation for Energy Projects | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | The Concept and Scope of Energy Efficiency | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Environment and Energy Law: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications in energy projects, climate policy, and sustainability | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading of the relevant works | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading of the relevant works | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 143 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,72 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||