2017
Naturgy (formerly Gas Natural) v. Colombia Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. and Naturgy Electricidad Colombia, S.L. (formerly Gas Natural SDG, S.A. and Gas Natural Fenosa Electricidad Colombia, S.L.) v. Republic of Colombia (ICSID Case No. UNCT/18/1)
Colombia
Spain
Majority shareholding (85 per cent) in Electricaribe, a local electricity provider.
Claims arising out of the Government’s decision to seize and liquidate Electricaribe and other alleged actions, such as the harassment of the investor and its employees.
Tertiary: D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
UNCITRAL
ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)
Drymer, S. L.
Schwartz, E.
Mourre, A.
Decided in favour of State
1310.20 mln USD
Data not available
Direct expropriation

Fair and equitable treatment/Minimum standard of treatment, including denial of justice claims

Full protection and security, or similar

Most-favoured nation treatment
None - all claims dismissed at the merits stage
None
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http://www.iareporter.com/articles/telecoms-investor-initiates-arbitration-against-colombia-while-gas-natural-triggers-pre-arbitration-waiting-period/ (requires subscription)
http://globalarbitrationreview.com/article/1138238/colombia-will-face-billion-euro-power-claim (requires subscription)
www.prensa.gasnaturalfenosa.com/gas-natural-fenosa-ha-solicitado-hoy-el-inicio-del-procedimiento-arbitral-para-que-se-le-devuelva-la-sociedad-colombiana-electricaribe/
http://www.prensa.gasnaturalfenosa.com/en/gas-natural-fenosa-today-requested-commencement-arbitration-proceedings-return-colombian-company-electricaribe/
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https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/cases/casedetail.aspx?CaseNo=UNCT/18/1
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https://www.iareporter.com/articles/analysis-tribunal-sees-no-commitment-by-colombia-to-help-power-distributor-out-of-its-financial-woes-eventual-liquidation-is-not-an-expropriation/ (requires subscription)