IEC announces withdrawals from the ECT
The Government of the Portuguese Republic, acting as the depositary of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and the Energy Charter Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects (PEEREA), has confirmed receiving a notification from the Kingdom of Norway regarding its decision not to become a contracting party to the ECT and PEEREA; as well as from the Kingdom of Denmark which will become effective on 4 September 2025. As per Article 47(3) of the ECT, all investments covered by the Treaty at the time of withdrawal will continue to receive protection for 20 years from that date.