The Situation: The Japanese Cabinet has approved a draft bill to financially incentivize the supply and utilization of low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives ("Hydrogen Bill") as part of its push to reach net zero by 2050....more
In recent years, the Australian federal government has committed, at both the domestic and international levels, to ambitious renewable energy targets. Australia’s hydrogen sector is positioning itself to play an increasingly...more
2/14/2024
/ Alternative Fuels ,
Australia ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Fuel Efficiency ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Infrastructure ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Supply Chain
In Short -
The Situation: Significant climate law reforms came into force in Australia on 15 September 2022, with the commencement of the Climate Change Act 2022 (Cth) ("Climate Change Act") and the Climate Change...more
Introduction -
The development of a clean hydrogen industry is an important element of Australia's emissions reduction plan, and the Australian government has said it will invest AU $1.4 billion to build the industry. The...more
The Background -
Despite plentiful natural resources and a healthy domestic demand for energy, Australia's offshore renewable energy sector has lagged behind comparable jurisdictions. While the offshore wind sector is...more
The New South Wales ("NSW") government recently released its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap setting out a 20-year plan focused on delivering growth through investment in storage and renewables.
The NSW government's...more
The Situation: On 30 July 2020, the Australian Energy Market Operator ("AEMO") published the 2020 Integrated System Plan ("ISP") for the Australian National Electricity Market.
The Context: The plan is a comprehensive,...more