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ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical BV v Kingdom of the Netherlands

Geography
International
Year
2024
Document Type
Litigation

About this case

Filing year
2024
Status
Pending
Geography
International
Court/admin entity
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Case category
Suits against governments (Global) → Trade and Investment (Global) → Climate-justified measures (Global)
Principal law
International Law → Energy Charter Treaty
At issue
Claim arising out of the Dutch Government decision to shut down the gas production in Groningen

Documents

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Summary

ExxonMobil initiated arbitration proceedings against the Dutch State, alleging breaches of contractual obligations under a 2018 Framework Agreement concerning the cessation of gas extraction in Groningen and the handling of earthquake-related damages. The company claims the Dutch State failed to engage in meaningful settlement discussions, with prior unilateral actions causing arbitrary and disproportionate harm to ExxonMobil as an investor. ExxonMobil seeks an amicable resolution with the new government to restore confidence in the investment climate.