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Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

The DATA Act of 2026 and the Future of Data Center Development

Data centers are the physical backbone of the AI revolution. But they will place enormous demands on America’s electricity infrastructure. As data center expansion continues, policymakers are grappling with how to facilitate...more

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Brazil O&G Permanent Offer: ANP to Hold Public Hearing on Inclusion of New Blocks

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The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) will hold a public hearing on March 13, 2026 to discuss revisions to the Permanent Production Sharing Offer (OPP) tender protocol. The main agenda item is the...more

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Maryland Lawmakers Weigh Sweeping Solar Expansion with the Affordable Solar Act

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The Maryland legislature will continue its focus on renewable energy development this session, following recent landmark legislation creating a permanent community solar program and setting certain "net-zero" emission...more

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European Commission Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act

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On 4 March 2026, the European Commission proposed an Industrial Accelerator Act ("the proposed IAA") that would, if adopted, incorporate "Made in EU" and low‑carbon preferences into public procurement, accelerate industrial...more

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EU Industrial Accelerator Act: What Companies Need to Know

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On 4 March 2026, the European Commission proposed a Regulation that would, for the first time, make European origin and low-carbon content formal conditions for access to public procurement and public funding across major...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

A Foley Quick Hit: Project-Level Documents Take Center Stage

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In terms of energy project development, financeable project-level agreements were historically an important diligence item, but today, these contracts have effectively evolved into major transaction documents. Recent tax...more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment -Division of Environmental Quality and Bono Petroleum Storage Tank...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment -Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (“Murphy Oil”) entered into a December 9th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing a violation of...more

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Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Oil and Gas Commission: Tetra Technologies Additional Compensation Rate for...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Oil and Gas Commission (“Commission”) issued a March 5th news release stating that a lithium compensation structure for TETRA Technologies, Inc. (“TETRA”) had been approved....more

Holland & Knight LLP

New York Mandates Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures Beginning 2026

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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted a statewide Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program that requires specified categories of emitters and suppliers operating in or selling covered...more

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Regional Haze/Second Implementation Period: National Parks Conservation Association/Colorado Attorney General Challenge U.S....

The National Parks Conservation Association and Sierra Club (collectively, “NPCA”) and the Colorado Attorney General (“AG”) filed separate Petitions before the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit challenging...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

European Commission Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act: Key Takeaways

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On 4 March 2026, the European Commission formally proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to address urgent challenges facing the EU’s industrial base. The proposal aims to strengthen the EU’s resilience,...more

McGuireWoods LLP

IRS Releases Initial FEOC Guidance, Answers Key Questions, Leaves Others Unanswered

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On Feb. 12, 2026, the IRS released interim guidance in the form of IRS Notice 2026-15 (the Notice), on the new prohibited foreign entity (PFE) regime and its material assistance cost ratio (MACR) test applicable to clean...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 3.6.26

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on February 26 approved the initial rules to implement the state’s corporate climate disclosure laws, setting August 10 as the first reporting deadline to begin reporting greenhouse...more

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CATO Market Sounding Launches

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We have been tracking the development of the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATO) framework for some time, from Ofgem's early consultations on development models, to the finalisation of the early competition...more

Clark Hill PLC

U.S. Producer Files New Trade Case Against Imports of Lithium Hexafluorophosphate from China

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Mexichem Fluor Inc. dba Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (“Petitioner”) has filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Treasury and the IRS Give Guidance on "Material Assistance" Rules

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On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released IRS Notice 2026-15 (the “Notice”), which provides guidance on the “material assistance” rules...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations Under IRC Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released long-awaited proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as...more

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P2N0 - Edition 42 - News and Views on the Drive Towards Net-Zero GHG Emissions

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Welcome to Edition 42 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE)....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The New Energy Bills Decree: Latest Developments In The Energy Sector

Law Decree No. 21 of 20 February 2026, so called Energy Bills Decree, entered into force on 21 February 2026, following its publication in the Official Gazette on 20 February 2026. ...more

Goldberg Segalla

Another AI Mining Power Permit, Another Lawsuit

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A little over a month ago, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) approved permits for four new dual-fuel combustion turbines to be used at Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen, a huge coal-fired facility located just a...more

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Trump Administration Charts Ambitious Path Toward US Critical Mineral Dominance

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The Trump Administration is becoming increasingly focused, and ambitious, in implementing its agenda to secure US access to critical minerals and rare earth materials. ...more

A&O Shearman

Federal Court of Australia dismisses landmark greenwashing case against Santos

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On February 17, 2026, the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a landmark “greenwashing” case against Australian oil and gas producer Santos Limited (Santos). The court found that Santos had not engaged in misleading or...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Fueling RNG: Key Provisions and Practical Considerations in Feedstock Supply Agreements

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Digesters, which convert organic feedstock into raw biogas for upgrading into renewable natural gas (RNG), depend on the quality and quantity of available feedstock for successful operation. A reliable and financeable...more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

"Immediate Exit" from Russian Gas: Market Impacts, Contractual Risks, and How to Foresee and Manage Them

• 欧州では、2027年までにロシア産ガスの輸入を段階的に廃止することが義務付けられた。これは政策主導による急激な構造転換である。市場参加者は、限られた時間の中で、地政学的圧力や供給制約にさらされながら、代替ガスの調達対応を余儀なくされている。 •...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

New Jersey BPU Takes Action on Solar & Energy Storage in Response to Governor Sherrill’s Day One Executive Orders

On March 4, 2026, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved several significant actions affecting the state’s solar and energy storage industries. These items, many of which have been long-anticipated, were...more

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