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Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14)
Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14)
- Proceeding
- Materials
- Procedural Details
Proceeding
Proceeding Materials Procedural Details
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Subject of Dispute:Oil and gas exploration and production
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Economic Sector:Oil, Gas & Mining
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Instrument(s) Invoked: (i)ECT (Energy Charter Treaty)
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Applicable Rules:ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules
(a) Original Proceeding
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Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies): (i)Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd (British), Rockhopper Exploration Plc (British), Rockhopper Italia S.p.A. (Italian)
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Respondent(s):Italian Republic (Italian)
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Date Registered:May 19, 2017
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Date of Constitution of Tribunal:September 26, 2017
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Composition of Tribunal
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President:Klaus REICHERT (German, Irish) - Appointed by Co-Arbitrators
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Arbitrators:Charles PONCET (Swiss) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Pierre-Marie DUPUY (French) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)
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Party Representatives
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Claimant(s):King & Spalding, London, U.K. and New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Respondent(s):Avvocatura Generale dello Stato, Rome, Italy
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Language(s) of Proceeding:English
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Status of Proceeding:Concluded
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Outcome of Proceeding:August 23, 2022 - The Tribunal renders its award; attached to the award is an individual opinion by arbitrator Pierre-Marie Dupuy.
(b) Annulment Proceeding
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Applicant(s)/Requesting Party(ies): (i)Respondent(s)
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Date Registered:October 31, 2022
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Date of Constitution of ad hoc Committee:December 7, 2022
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Composition of ad hoc Committee (Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council)
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President:Michael D. NOLAN (U.S.)
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Members:Eva KALNINA (Latvian)
Carita WALLGREN-LINDHOLM (Finnish)
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Party Representatives
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Claimant(s):King & Spalding, London, U.K. and New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Respondent(s):Avvocatura Generale dello Stato, Rome, Italy
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Language(s) of Proceeding:English
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Status of Proceeding:Concluded
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Outcome of Proceeding:June 2, 2025 - The ad hoc Committee issues its decision on annulment.
(c) Resubmission Proceeding
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Date Registered:September 19, 2025
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Party Representatives
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Claimant(s):Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, Madrid, Spain and Paris, France
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Respondent(s):Avvocatura Generale dello Stato, Rome, Italy
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Language(s) of Proceeding:English
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Status of Proceeding:Pending
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Latest Development:September 19, 2025 -
The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for resubmission of the dispute to a new tribunal.
(a) Original Proceeding
Published Decisions
Award of the Tribunal(English;)
(a) Original Proceeding
| Date | Development |
| May 19, 2017 | The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings. |
| June 26, 2017 | Following appointment by the Claimants, Charles Poncet (Swiss) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
| July 27, 2017 | Following appointment by the Respondent, Pierre-Marie Dupuy (French) accepts his appointment as arbitrator. |
| September 25, 2017 | Following appointment by his co-arbitrators with consultation with the parties, Klaus Reichert (German/Irish) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator. |
| September 26, 2017 | The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Klaus Reichert (German/Irish), President, appointed by his co-arbitrators with consultation with the parties; Charles Poncet (Swiss), appointed by the Claimants; and Pierre-Marie Dupuy (French), appointed by the Respondent. |
| November 22, 2017 |
The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference. |
| December 8, 2017 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. |
| December 22, 2017 |
The Claimants file a memorial on jurisdiction, liability and quantum. |
| March 28, 2018 |
The Respondent files objections to jurisdiction pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(1) and a request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question. |
| April 3, 2018 |
The Claimants file observations on the request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question. |
| April 10, 2018 |
The Respondent files a reply on the request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question. |
| April 19, 2018 |
The Tribunal issues a decision concerning the Respondent's request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question. |
| May 4, 2018 |
The Claimants file a response on the preliminary objections to jurisdiction. |
| May 15, 2018 |
The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits and memorial on jurisdiction. |
| May 25, 2018 |
The Respondent files a reply on the preliminary objections to jurisdiction. |
| June 1, 2018 |
The Claimants file a rejoinder on the preliminary objections to jurisdiction. |
| July 2, 2018 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning procedural matters. |
| August 6, 2018 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning production of documents. |
| October 1, 2018 |
A non-disputing party files an application pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2). |
| October 11, 2018 |
Each party files observations on the non-disputing party's application. |
| October 24, 2018 |
The Claimants file a reply memorial on jurisdiction, liability and quantum. |
| December 7, 2018 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning the non-disputing party's application pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2). |
| December 14, 2018 |
A non-disputing party files a request for reconsideration of Procedural Order No. 4. |
| December 18, 2018 |
The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning the non-disputing party's request of December 14, 2018. |
| January 9, 2019 |
The Respondent files a rejoinder on jurisdiction, liability and quantum. |
| February 4, 2019 - February 8, 2019 |
The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction, liability and quantum in Paris. |
| February 28, 2019 |
The Respondent files a post-hearing brief. |
| March 4, 2019 |
The Claimants file a post-hearing brief. |
| March 26, 2019 |
Each party files a submission on costs. |
| June 18, 2019 |
The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to suspend the proceeding. |
| June 24, 2019 |
The Claimants file observations on the Respondent's request of June 18, 2019. |
| June 26, 2019 |
The Tribunal issues a decision on jurisdiction and on the Respondent's request of June 18, 2019. |
| October 30, 2019 |
The Tribunal holds a hearing on post-hearing briefs in Paris. |
| September 29, 2021 |
The Respondent files a request for reconsideration of the Tribunal's Decision of June 26, 2019. |
| October 6, 2021 |
The Claimants file observations on the Respondent's request of September 29, 2021. |
| December 20, 2021 |
The Tribunal issues a Decision on the Italian Republic's Request for Reconsideration of September 29, 2021. |
| January 10, 2022 |
Each party files an updated submission on costs. |
| April 25, 2022 |
The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 38(1). |
| August 23, 2022 |
The Tribunal renders its award; attached to the award is an individual opinion by arbitrator Pierre-Marie Dupuy. |
(b) Annulment Proceeding
| Date | Development |
| October 31, 2022 |
The Acting Secretary-General registers an application for annulment of the award filed by the Italian Republic and notifies the parties of the provisional stay of enforcement of the award. |
| December 7, 2022 |
The ad hoc Committee is constituted in accordance with Article 52(3) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Michael Nolan (U.S.), President; Eva Kalnina (Latvian); and Carita Wallgren-Lindholm (Finnish); all members appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council. |
| January 10, 2023 |
The ad hoc Committee holds a first session by video conference. |
| January 24, 2023 |
Italian Republic files a request to continue the stay of enforcement of the award. |
| January 31, 2023 |
The ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. |
| February 7, 2023 |
Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration file observations on the Italian Republic's request to continue the stay of enforcement of the award. |
| February 14, 2023 |
Italian Republic files a response on Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc's observations of February 7, 2023. |
| February 21, 2023 |
Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc file a rejoinder on the Italian Republic's request to continue the stay of enforcement of the award. |
| March 6, 2023 |
The ad hoc Committee holds a hearing on the stay of enforcement of the award. |
| April 24, 2023 |
The ad hoc Committee issues a decision on concerning the continuation of the stay of enforcement of the award. |
| May 2, 2023 |
Italian Republic files a memorial on annulment. |
| July 10, 2023 |
The ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the termination of the stay of enforcement of the award. |
| July 25, 2023 |
Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc file a counter-memorial on annulment. |
| October 3, 2023 |
Italian Republic files a Reply on annulment. |
| December 8, 2023 |
The ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning procedural matters. |
| January 12, 2024 |
Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc file a rejoinder on annulment. |
| February 29, 2024 |
The ad hoc Committee issues Procedural Order No. 4 on the organization of the hearing. |
| April 11, 2024 - April 12, 2024 |
The ad hoc Committee holds a hearing on annulment in Madrid. |
| June 18, 2024 |
Each party files a post hearing brief. |
| September 9, 2024 |
Each Party files a submission on costs. |
| September 13, 2024 |
A non-disputing party files an application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2). |
| September 26, 2024 |
Each party files observations on the non-disputing party's application. |
| October 1, 2024 |
The ad hoc Committee issues a decision on the non-disputing party's application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2). |
| June 2, 2025 |
The ad hoc Committee issues its decision on annulment. |
(c) Resubmission Proceeding
| Date | Development |
| September 19, 2025 |
The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for resubmission of the dispute to a new tribunal. |
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