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Multiple Governments Impose Joint Sanctions on Russia

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On the second anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine and in response to the death of activist Aleksey Navalny in a Russian prison, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom, along with Australia and...more

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Private capital's place in the Middle East energy transition

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Ambitious plans for renewable energy projects will create long-term opportunities for private funds and sovereign investors in the region, say Ben Ward and Kamar Jaffer. They explore the trends in private markets and what...more

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UAE looks to sustainable finance to boost transition

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There is a growing awareness and demand in the UAE for sustainable investment opportunities. To meet this demand, Jodi Norman and Will Tunstall-Prince explain how recent reforms are now putting sustainable finance at the...more

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Nine key takeaways from the UAE's new Hydrogen Strategy

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The UAE published its long-awaited hydrogen strategy last week, aiming to outline the key steps needed to position the UAE as a top global producer of low carbon hydrogen by 2031 and to support the UAE’s announced target of...more

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District Energy: review of international regulation and the future of district heating and cooling in Australia

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Global demand for air conditioning is projected to triple over the next 30 years, with most of this demand emanating from developing countries. Given the global commitment towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and the...more

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Africa and the Gulf States herald a new era in trade and investment relations

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Strong diplomatic and economic ties have long existed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and North Africa but there are other levers at play for deepening economic relations....more

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How would a revived US-Iran nuclear deal change the sanctions landscape?

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Talks between the U.S. and Iran to revitalize the nuclear deal may have stalled but they are far from dead. There is still optimism that the agreement to limit Iran’s ability to make weapons-grade uranium, in return for a...more

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What You Need to Know About Energy Regulations in the UAE?

Energy regulations in the UAE are spread across different Emirates, with Emirates like Abu Dhabi and Dubai having their own laws and regulations. Background- The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven...more

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The Middle East: An Oasis of Green Finance

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The promotion of green finance and investment in sustainable projects continues to be a key policy of the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE government (with its related entities) has traditionally been the...more

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Rise of green hydrogen in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

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As decarbonisation becomes increasingly urgent globally, GCC countries are looking to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbons while maintaining a central role in the global energy system. Given plentiful natural gas,...more

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Energy Newsletter - September 2020

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Climate Change Litigation on the Horizon with Trump Environmental Overhaul - On July 16, 2020, President Trump’s Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) published the long-awaited final rule revising the implementing...more

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Waste to Energy Project

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A few years ago, we reported that a wave of waste to energy (“WTE”) projects were expected in the Middle East. It now appears that the wave is about to break. From Saudi Arabia, to the UAE and to Oman, these planned projects...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2020

Industry Expert Insights - We reached out to one of our Lex Mundi partners and a well-known expert in the United Arab Emirates in the energy and legal industries to get his thoughts on the current energy climate. ...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2020 #3

The UAE Gets Green Light to Operate the Arab World’s First Nuclear Power Plant - "The project, which national officials describe as a strategic and economic imperative for the UAE, is more than a decade in the making and...more

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Investment Outlook 2018: Transaction and deal trends in the GCC

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Gulf economies and markets have transformed in many ways in response to three years of low oil prices, new regional leadership and a global world order in flux. The tougher fiscal environment and renewed drive to implement...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2018 #2

Oil World Turns Upside Down as U.S. Sells Oil in Middle East - "Yet, in a trade that illustrates how the rise of the American shale industry is upending energy markets across the globe, the U.A.E. bought oil directly from...more

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Global Solar Energy – A Bright Future

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In 2013, the total capacity of renewable energy worldwide was 1,560 gigawatts (GW) of which hydropower accounted for approximately 1,000 GW. However, the annual increase in hydropower over the preceding year was 4% while that...more

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Megatrends in M&A: 3 Key Regional Opportunities

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With the rise in frequency of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in Africa, the 26 percent growth of M&A in the Middle East this year and the global volume and value of M&A at its highest for years in the first three quarters of...more

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Oil and Gas Operations—Q and A

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The desire to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in commercial operations is steadily building. A wide variety of businesses would like to use these devices to improve efficiency and safety, and reduce costs. One field that...more

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