Information concerning the entry into force of the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on energy efficiency and related environmental aspects
L 69/116 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 9. 3. 98 Information concerning the entry into force of the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on energy efficiency and related environmental aspects The European Communities, as Contracting Parties to the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on energy efficiency and related environmental aspects, have deposited their instruments of approval with the Government of the Portuguese Republic on 16 December 1997. In accordance with Article 44(1) of the Energy Charter Treaty and Article 18(1) of the Protocol, the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on energy efficiency and related environmental aspects will enter into force for the European Communities on 16 April 1998, following the deposit of the thirtieth instrument of ratification on 16 January 1998