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| Unit | FACULTY OF LAW |
| LAW PR. | |
| Code | HKU323 |
| Name | Energy Law |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| 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 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 (including electricity, natural gas, petroleum, renewable energy, and nuclear energy markets) is analyzed, and the functioning of relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory authorities such as EPDK is examined. It is intended that students learn about administrative processes in the energy sector and the resolution of legal disputes.
Course Content
The course content begins with the definition and scope of energy law and, within this framework, sets out the fundamental regulations of international, EU, and Turkish energy law. Legal regulations are examined in detail according to energy sources (such as fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear energy). The liberalization of energy markets, licensing, tariff-setting, and the principles of competition law in the sector are addressed. In addition, the duties and powers of regulatory authorities (such as EPDK, the Competition Authority, and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority) and the Ministry of Energy are discussed. The fundamental principles of energy law are covered throughout the course. Furthermore, case law analyses are conducted based on the decisions of the Council of State concerning energy law disputes.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Onur KAPLAN / Güven SÜSLÜ, Enerji Hukuku, Seçkin Yayınevi, Ankara, 2025.
Notes
Legislation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles 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 | Defines the duties and powers of regulatory and supervisory authorities in the energy sector. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the interactions between energy law and other disciplines such as environmental law and zoning law. |
| LO06 | Explains the rationale behind regulations such as those concerning renewable energy. |
| LO07 | Analyzes disputes arising in the energy sector. |
| LO08 | Conducts academic literature reviews related to energy law. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of law. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies legal problems. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Comprehends the research, analysis and interpretation methods of legal science. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the fundamental legal disciplines and their contents (legal regulations in every field, decisions of judicial bodies and scientific evaluations) by using scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses appropriate legal interpretation methods in order to find solutions to the identified legal problems. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solves the legal problems encountered by using the knowledge has acquired | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Exposes the solutions to legal problems separately in terms of de lege lata and de lege ferenda law. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as a member of the team to develop solutions to problems encountered in legal practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Be sensitive to social and legal problems with a sense of social responsibility. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By gaining self-learning skills, evaluates the information which has learned with a critical approach. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses technical legal knowledge in both Turkish and English verbally or in writing. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Convincingly conveys her/his personal opinion and assessment on a particular legal issue, either orally or in writing. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies related to law effectively. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Internalizes the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required by being a lawyer in line with the principles of universal law. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Follows the legal developments at national and international. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Adopts a democratic, secular and social state of law. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Energy Law: Definition and scope of energy law | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Energy resources and energy markets | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Competent Administrative Authorities and Their Duties within the Functioning of Energy Markets I | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Competent Administrative Authorities and Their Duties within the Functioning of Energy Markets II | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Petroleum Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Electricity Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Natural Gas Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading of the relevant works | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | LPG Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Nuclear Energy Market and Its Regulation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Renewable Energy Law I: Licensing and incentive mechanisms | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Renewable Energy Law II: Solar (SPP), Wind (WPP), and Geothermal (GPP) projects | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Concept and scope of energy efficiency | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Environment and Energy Law: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practices in energy projects, climate policy, and sustainability | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Reading of the relevant works | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading of the relevant works | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading of the relevant works | Ölçme Yöntemleri: 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||