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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

What Does a New UK Government Mean for Climate Change?

Jones Day on 9/18/2024

On July 4, 2024, the UK general election took place, and the Labour Party won with a significant majority. After 14 years of Conservative Party rule, a number of changes are now expected in respect of the UK's position on...more

Actualités Législatives et Réglementaires – Janvier 2024

Hogan Lovells on 2/21/2024

Le bureau Parisien de Hogan Lovells a le plaisir de vous adresser sa lettre d'information mensuelle qui vous présente les Actualités législatives et réglementaires du mois de janvier 2024. Ces Actualités législatives et...more

At the leading hedge: Europe’s metal recycling and hydrogen push

White & Case LLP on 5/4/2023

Solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps and batteries are all made of metal and—unlike a barrel of oil or ton of coal—metals can be recycled. Countries heavily dependent on imports of crucial decarbonisation minerals are...more

The European Commission loosens State aid rules to foster energy transition and prevent the flight of green technologies from...

White & Case LLP on 3/28/2023

On 9 March 2023, the European Commission adopted the Temporary Crisis and Transition State aid Framework ("TCTF") aimed at boosting and retaining clean tech investments in Europe. The TCTF marks an unprecedented loosening of...more

The Road to Net Zero: Offshore Wind Farms Are Gaining Momentum

Latham & Watkins LLP on 3/13/2023

Germany and Europe aim to be carbon-neutral by 2050, with wind energy set to become the most significant source of energy in the future. However, in Germany, the pace of deployment is still insufficient. Chancellor Olaf...more

Renewable Energy Case Update 2022

BCLP on 2/23/2023

As we enter 2023, we reflect on 2022 as another dynamic year in the renewables and clean energy market. The Renewables and Clean Energy team at BCLP has undertaken a review of judicial decisions reported in 2022 involving the...more

There is no turning back for the global energy transition

White & Case LLP on 2/2/2023

Ambitious net-zero targets will unquestionably be the biggest catalyst for M&A in the energy sector for years to come - The race is on to achieve carbon neutrality, and this is providing one of the biggest investment...more

Decarbonizing in a downturn: Can the mining & metals sector afford (not) to change?

White & Case LLP on 9/23/2022

Softening commodity prices and economic headwinds may deter miners and metal companies from deploying the significant capital expenditure required to decarbonize....more

UN Report Trumpets Nuclear as Having the Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Any Electricity Generation Source, Among Other...

Hogan Lovells on 12/15/2021

The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) recently released a report entitled “Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation Options” (UNECE Report; Report). The Report analyzes the environmental profiles of the full...more

Energy & Infrastructure Insight—Winter 2021—Issue 5

A&O Shearman on 11/4/2021

We are delighted to bring you the fifth edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing expert information and analysis of the current issues facing the energy and infrastructure sectors across the globe. ...more

First Remarks and Considerations on the New Italian Decree “Semplificazioni” With a Special Focus on Renewable Energy

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 6/14/2021

With the goal to deploy the full potential of the newly approved National Recovery and Resilience Plan (the “PNRR”), on 28 May 2021, the Italian Government approved the Law Decree no. 77 of 31 May 2021, so called...more

2021 Offshore Wind Auction in Germany

Hogan Lovells on 5/4/2021

There have not been any auctions for offshore wind projects in Germany since 2018. Recently, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) called for the 2021 auction round. It is the first of its kind auction based on the...more

Energy & Infrastructure Insight – Autumn 2020 – Issue 3

A&O Shearman on 10/19/2020

We are pleased to publish the Third Edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of the current issues facing the energy and infrastructure sectors across the globe. In this latest...more

European Court of Justice Imposes Stringent Environmental Assessment Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects

Jones Day on 8/6/2020

On June 25, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ") delivered a judgment (C24/19) clarifying that orders and circulars of EU Member States that regulate the installation and operation of wind turbines...more

Offshore wind projects: delays during construction

White & Case LLP on 7/15/2020

The offshore wind sector continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, particularly in Europe, and increasingly in Asia and North America. The construction phase of any project is vulnerable to delay. That is particularly the...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2020 #2

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/18/2020

Industry Expert Insights - We reached out to one of our Lex Mundi partners and a well-known expert in France in the energy and legal industries to get his thoughts on the current energy climate. Michel Guénaire is a...more

Grid Stability in the Age of Decarbonisation

BCLP on 9/3/2019

Grid disruption which results in blackouts is big news and often leads to public uproar and much finger pointing. The lightning strike that led to a blackout in parts of the UK in early August was widely reported and is the...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2019 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 2/23/2019

NY Natural Gas Moratorium Due to Lack of Pipelines, but Some in Denial - "The slowing of economic development resulting from New York's political actions is a testament to what happens when energy becomes politicized." ...more

Marcellus Shale Update: 2018, The Year in Review

Flaster Greenberg PC on 12/28/2018

2018 began with the United States producing immense amounts of oil and natural gas; pipeline companies struggling to build out the national pipeline system but not being transparent about how they are doing it; Europe, led by...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - October 2018 #3

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/19/2018

How DC Unleashed Fossil-Fuel Exports Despite Climate Worries - "Since Donald Trump took office in 2017, exports of LNG and crude oil have surged, rivaling the likes of Saudi Arabia and Russia." Why this is important: The...more

Energy Newsletter - September 2018

King & Spalding on 9/17/2018

A Texas Federal Judge Turns Up the Heat on Oil Companies Facing Climate Change-Related Securities Class Actions - On August 14, 2018, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a...more

Climate Report l Summer 2018

Jones Day on 8/9/2018

Climate Change Regulatory Issues & Updates - UK Government Adopts Zero Emission Road Transport Strategy - On July 9, 2018, the UK Government published "The Road to Zero," a strategy to implement measures to transition...more

Northeast States See Surge in Plans for Offshore Wind Projects, But Developers Must Address Remaining Barriers

Sullivan & Worcester on 6/19/2018

As previously discussed, offshore wind is well-developed outside the United States. In Europe, the first offshore wind facility was installed in 1991, and a record 3,148 MW of capacity was added in 2017. In comparison, the...more

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - March 2018 #5

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/30/2018

California's Ready to Retaliate if Trump Cuts Auto Rules, Sources Say - "As the Trump administration begins to dismantle Barack Obama's ambitious auto efficiency regulations, California is said to be poised to retaliate...more

Wind Power Overtakes Coal in Europe

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/20/2017

Last year, 86 % of the 24.5 GW of new generating capacity installed in the EU came from renewable energy sources, specifically from wind, solar, biomass and hydro, breaking the previous record of 79% in 2014. This new water...more

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