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DOE’s new Liftoff report updates deployment challenges and strategies for nuclear energy

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On Monday, September 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) published an updated version of its Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Advanced Nuclear report. The updated report builds off of the initial report,...more

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Intellectual Property Report - October 2024

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In 2023, global investments in energy transition projects surged to approximately $1.7 trillion. This unprecedented investment level underscores the transformative shift toward cleaner energy sources and technologies....more

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DOE Awards ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub $30 Million to Kickstart Blue and Green Hydrogen Projects

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On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) its first round of funding, marking the official launch from a funding perspective to one of the most...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Treasury and IRS Release Proposed Regulations for Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit Under Section 30C

On September 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (the Proposed Regulations) regarding certain aspects of the alternative fuel...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Hydrogen Tax Credit Guidance to Be Finalized by Year’s End; Department of Energy Opens Emissions Value Request Process for Clean...

After months of waiting to see how federal regulators might advance clean hydrogen tax policy in the runup to and following the November election, we are finally getting some news: Several outlets are reporting that the...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Update (and Refocus) on California Climate Disclosures

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As anticipated, on September 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 219 (SB 219), after the California legislature passed it on August 31, 2024. SB 219 amends the Climate Corporate Data...more

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Israel Considers Cancelling Lebanon Gas Deal

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With the whole world watching events in Lebanon to see if Israel next launches a threatened ground invasion into that country, following its recent “culling” of the entire Hezbollah high command, another area that bears...more

Oliva Gibbs LLP

Increased Efficiencies in the Permian Basin Contribute to National Growth

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In April of 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas (“RRC”) posted a year-end review of production for the year of 2023. According to the RRC, Texas oil and gas production reached record highs in the year of 2023....more

Troutman Pepper

Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development

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The rapid growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States has created an urgent demand for robust EV charging infrastructure. The demand for EV charging infrastructure is driven by the need to ensure the benefits...more

A&O Shearman

UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Publishes Update on Extension of UK Emissions Trading Scheme First Free Allocation...

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The U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published an update in relation to an extension of the U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme's first free allocation period...more

White & Case LLP

Spain’s renewable energy industry readies for refinancing

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Spain’s renewable energy industry is performing better than ever. According to Redeia, the country’s grid operator, Spain generated nearly 60 percent of its electricity from renewable energy over the first six months of 2024,...more

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Furling the Sales: Offshore Wind Developers Are Tacking Away From Higher Risk Auctions

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Going into 2024, the Biden Administration was primed to hold four offshore wind lease sales during the one-year window established by the Inflation Reduction Act. But the recent announcement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Developing IP Issues in Energy Technology and Renewables

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In 2023, global investments in energy transition projects surged to approximately $1.7 trillion. This unprecedented investment level underscores the transformative shift toward cleaner energy sources and technologies....more

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Navigating Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits: Insights and Implications - Energy Law Insights

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Dive into the complexities of clean hydrogen production and the associated tax credits with Troutman Pepper Partners Anne Loomis and Mindy McGrath. In this video, they explore the Inflation Reduction Act’s new production tax...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Climate Week 2024 Recap

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It was a remarkable week of unrivaled events at New York’s Climate Week 2024. As the world converged on New York for the annual UN General Assembly meeting the clean tech community kicked into high gear for a green wave of...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — October 2024

August 15: We Realize, the creators of a platform that provides secure, standardized truck parking, EV charging, and upscale amenities for truck drivers, fleets, and logistics corporations, providing drivers with scalable...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act — October 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted by Congress in an effort to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, requires a reporting company to report electronically through a secure filing system its...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Client Feature – Mantel Capture

This month, we are excited to feature Mantel Capture, a company developing carbon capture materials and systems to remove CO2 from flue emissions in heavy industrial sectors. Mantel’s novel application of molten alkali metal...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Litigation Updates — October 2024

The Securities & Exchange Commission has disbanded its Climate & ESG Task Force, which had been launched with great fanfare in March 2021 at the beginning of the Biden administration. However, the Climate & ESG Task Force had...more

Nossaman LLP

New California Legislation on Water Issues – Updated with Signings and Vetoes

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The time for Newsom to sign or veto bills has now passed. Of the nine bills discussed herein, Newsom signed seven and vetoed two. Please see the update below each bill that discusses its resolution....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Geneva Insights - October 2024

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

BCLP

Briefcase 2024 Quarter 3: Key Real Estate Cases and Updates

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Case 1: The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd - The United Utilities sewerage network has around 100 ‘outfalls’ from which material emanating from sewers, sewage treatment works and pumping...more

BakerHostetler

Ninth Circuit Says Political Question, Act of State Doctrines Bar Gasoline Consumers’ Price-Fixing Claims

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On September 16, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a United States District Court’s dismissal of a proposed class action by gasoline consumers against several energy companies in D’Augusta v. American Petroleum...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Powering Texas: Obtaining and Defending Air Quality Permits - October 15th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Join us for a program on how to obtain and defend key air quality permits for power plants....more

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Oil and Gas/Surface Use Agreement: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Authority to Place Water Pipeline

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (“Eighth Circuit”) addressed an interpretive dispute regarding a Surface Use Agreement (“SUA”) pertaining to oil and gas operations in a July 23rd opinion. See...more

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