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Haynes Boone

The UK North Sea at a Tipping Point: Why the UK Government Must Act Now

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The North Sea stands at a defining moment as geopolitical shocks, deepening fiscal uncertainty and weakening investment conditions reshape the outlook for the UK’s offshore sector. The conflict in the Middle East has driven...more

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ANP Issues Rules on Biomethane Targets and CGOB Issuance

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On March 4, 2026, the Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Resolutions No. 995/2026 and No. 996/2026, which implements the National Program for Decarbonization of Natural Gas...more

Mayer Brown

Critical Minerals: "Project Vault" and the New US Critical Minerals Playbook

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The United States is taking steps to secure access to critical minerals as geopolitical competition and supply chain pressures intensify. This alert discusses Project Vault, the proposed US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Massachusetts AGO Rejects Yet Another Municipal Solar and Battery Storage Moratorium

On March 11, 2026, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) disapproved a proposed temporary zoning moratorium on large-scale solar installations and battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) in the Town of...more

Mayer Brown

Provisional Measure No. 1,340/2026: Economic Subsidy for Diesel Oil and Increase of Export Tax Rate on Crude Petroleum Oils or...

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On 12 March, 2026, Provisional Measure No. 1,340/2026 ("PM No. 1,340/2026") was published in an Extra Edition of the Official Gazette. The Provisional Measure...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Treasury Department, IRS Provide Guidance on Prohibited Foreign Entity Rules

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on February 12, 2026, released Notice 2026-15, which provides initial guidance regarding Prohibited Foreign Entity (PFE) Rules, specifically how to calculate the material assistance...more

Montgomery McCracken

The 45-Day Ceiling: Why Proposed Jones Waivers Offer Little Relief to Gulf Supply Shocks

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According to recent reports, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated that “[i]n the interest of national defense, the White House is considering waiving the Jones Act for a limited period of time to ensure...more

Jones Day

EU Commission Proposes Long-Awaited Industrial Accelerator Act to Strengthen EU Industry

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On March 4, 2026, the EU Commission released the long-anticipated proposal for its Industrial Accelerator Act designed to reinforce the European Union's manufacturing industry in response to recent extensive public support...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

New Vermont PUC battery Rule

After five years and numerous fits and starts, the Vermont PUC’s final rules on storage projects have been approved and issued in final form. The new rules – PUC Rule 9.000 – are effective May 1, 2026....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Trump Administration Releases Cyber Strategy

On March 6, 2026, the Trump administration unveiled its national cyber policy blueprint, “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America” (the U.S. Cyber Strategy)....more

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Client Alert: Force Majeure in the Shadow of the Iran War: What Contract Holders Must Do Right Now

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In the last ten days, the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have moved from geopolitical risk to operational crisis. QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on LNG deliveries. Major oil and gas producers have...more

Mogin Law LLP

A.I. Deals Continue Focus on Much Needed Infrastructure

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The latest artificial intelligence-related transactions show that the center of gravity in AI deal‑making has continued its decisive shift toward infrastructure — power, data centers, optics, and security — rather than...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update 3.12.26

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Arevon Energy has closed a $920-million financing package for its 300 MW/1,200 MWh Nighthawk energy storage project in Poway, California. The project is currently under construction....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

NRC Proposed Rule Seeks to Streamline and Accelerate Adjudicatory Proceedings

Although the proposed revisions do not materially alter the NRC’s requirements for demonstrating standing and contention admissibility, they do significantly alter the time frames for submitting hearing requests and...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

CARB Approves Proposed Climate Disclosure Regulations

The approved regulations define key terms, such as “reporting entity” and “covered entity.” The regulations also establish the program fee structures, explain fee enforcement and set initial reporting timelines. On February...more

Bracewell LLP

BOEM Proposes to Loosen Supplemental Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas Lessees

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On March 9, 2026, in response to Executive Order 14154 of January 20, 2025, Unleashing American Energy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a proposed rule adjusting the standards used to determine whether...more

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2026 Outlook for Maritime Biofuels

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Maritime biofuels are “making waves” in 2026. Growing decarbonization efforts have the potential to create synergies between the maritime and biofuel sectors. Industry stakeholders should be aware of several international,...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: March 2026

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Welcome to the March 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Managing Tariff Risk in Energy Equipment Supply Contracts

This article focuses on the contractual allocation of tariff risk in energy-related equipment supply contracts. Many of the principles discussed here may also apply to other types of supply contracts to the extent tariffs...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

"Good-Neighbor" Commitments for Data Centers

The market is seeing technology companies reframe certain of their infrastructure investments as community partnerships, with companies pledging through "good-neighbor" commitments to support communities where they locate...more

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A Practical Guide to Aerosol Recycling at MRFs: Can Manufacturers Institute/Household & Commercial Products Association Issue...

The Can Manufacturers Institute and the Household & Commercial Products Association (collectively, “CMI”) published a document titled: Yes We Can! A Practical Guide to Aerosol Recycling at MRFs (“Guide”)....more

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Title V/Dual Fuel Combustion Turbines: Sierra Club Petition Objecting to Georgia Environmental Protection Division Issuance of...

Sierra Club and Adrien Webber (collectively, “Sierra Club”) filed a Petition for Hearing (“Petition”) in the Office of State Administrative Hearings appealing the issuance of a Title V Air Quality Permit amendment...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR International Trade Report: March 2026

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, and geopolitical risk issues impacting businesses...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

EPA Repeals Endangerment Finding - Major Uncertainty for the Regulated Community

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On February 12, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding Final Rule (the “Endangerment Finding”), which determined that six key greenhouse...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Canada-Japan Comprehensive Partnership: Key Takeaways for Business

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On March 6, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, issued a joint statement at the conclusion of their meetings in Tokyo (the “Joint Statement”). The Joint...more

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