We are pleased to introduce the inaugural edition of our White & Case Energy & Infrastructure Regulatory Update. This newsletter provides you with timely insights on key regulatory developments across Europe, as well as...more
The EU's regulatory framework for data centres is quickly evolving, combining support and funding programmes with measures that pursue energy transition and climate goals. The European Commission ("EC") will be putting...more
10/20/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Cloud Computing ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Policy ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Infrastructure ,
New Legislation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainability
Four decrees (décrets) from August 27th, 2025, were published in the Official Gazette on August 28th, 2025, presenting significant changes to the French mining legal framework.
The decrees are intended to promote a more...more
9/19/2025
/ Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
France ,
Mineral Exploration ,
New Regulations ,
Permits ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability
The European Commission is ramping up support for low-carbon "blue" hydrogen, increasingly positioning it alongside renewable "green" hydrogen as a key pillar of the EU's future energy mix. On July 8, 2025, the European...more
7/21/2025
/ Carbon Emissions ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Union Delegated Act (EUDA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy
The EU Regulation on the Reduction of Methane emissions in the Energy sector ("MERR") seeks to reduce methane emissions from the EU's fossil fuel production and import. The MERR includes obligations to report on and limit the...more
This week witnessed the launch of the EU’s second renewable hydrogen auction. Building on the first auction in 2023, this important milestone will see up to €1.2 billion made available to support the development of a green...more