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German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and Its Impact on Latin America
Compliance Perspectives: The German Corporate Sanctions Act
JONES DAY TALKS®: Private Antitrust Litigation in Germany
JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Trade Secret Enforcement in Germany
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Jones Day Talks: Developments in Germany's Wind Power Regulations
Jones Day Talks: Navigating Foreign Direct Investment in Germany
Investor Considerations in Germany’s Renewable Energy Sector
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On May 29, 2024, the German Federal Cabinet adopted a draft law to amend the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act (Kohlendioxid-Speicherungsgesetz – KSpG) and key points of a carbon management strategy. The draft law is based on a...more
The key principles for a Carbon Management Strategy and draft act on the revision of the Carbon Storage Act create new opportunities for investors and project developers. The German Federal Government’s Carbon Management...more
Neues Solarpaket der Bundesregierung, neue Emissionsreduktionsziele der EU-Kommission, Sanierungs- und Solarpflicht für Gebäudeeigentümer, klimaneutrales Heizen, CO2-Abgaben, etc. – der Gebäudesektor steht aufgrund seiner...more
Exciting times for hydrogen market participants in Germany – in the last months, a variety of new regulatory instruments and policy initiatives have been announced which will boost the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in...more
The Australian government is reportedly discussing with Germany a German proposal to inject AU$660 million (€400 million) into a funding scheme to promote green hydrogen in Australia....more
Latham & Watkins Energy & Infrastructure partner Tobias Larisch spoke to two leading industry experts on hydrogen generation and transportation, Jasmin Kaboni-Voit, Director Regulatory & Subsidy Management Hydrogen at energy...more
German Parliament passes Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG). One of the main emphases of the law concerns data centers: inter alia waste heat requirements, energy efficiency standards, and the information obligations that are...more
Amid a challenging economic climate, international buyers prompted by the energy transition target mainstay sectors including industrials & chemicals and automotive - German M&A has been negatively impacted by an array of...more
Nach der Entscheidung des Bundesverfassungsgerichts soll der Bundestag nun nach der parlamentarischen Sommerpause im September über das auch als Heizungsgesetz bezeichnete Gesetz “zur Änderung des Gebäudeenergiegesetzes, zur...more
Germany has finally published draft guidance on the long-awaited (Carbon) Contracts for Difference (or "CfD"). The first CfDs, previously announced in the European1 and German National2 Hydrogen Strategies of 2020, are...more
In April 2023, the German government proposed new legislation that aims to significantly increase energy efficiency requirements for buildings, companies and data centres. The government’s proposals to ban fossil-based...more
Aufgrund der erheblich gestiegenen Energiepreise hat der Bundestag Ende des letzten Jahres die sog. Energiepreisbremsen beschlossen. Das „Gesetz zur Einführung einer Strompreisbremse und zur Änderung weiterer...more
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG UND FAQS FÜR GEWERBLICHE VERMIETER UND MIETER - Anlässlich der weltpolitischen Entwicklungen hat die Bundesregierung zwei Verordnungen zur Sicherung der Energieversorgung über kurzfristig wirksame Maßnahmen...more
Germany is working fast to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals as it seeks to secure the country’s energy supply even without Russian pipeline gas. The first of the floating terminals, known as floating storage...more
Blasts were heard at the Nord Stream 1 pipeline last week, and damage to the pipeline itself was detected underwater shortly thereafter. Russian sources indicated that the damage would further delay the delivery of natural...more
Deutschland befindet sich in einer Energiekrise. Mit Sorge blicken derzeit viele Vermieter und Mieter auf die kalte Jahreszeit und die bald beginnende Heizperiode. Die Preise für Erdgas und Heizöl schießen durch die Decke,...more
Die kommende Heizperiode steht ganz im Zeichen des Energiesparens. Vor allem beim Gas drohen Engpässe. Die Gaslieferung über die Ostsee-Pipeline Nord Stream 1 ist wie angekündigt am 31. August 2022 für zunächst drei Tage...more
The so called “Easter Package” has passed the German Parliament. The German legislator has introduced substantial changes to the legal framework for onshore wind projects by resolving a bundle of new laws. The amendment...more
Since the execution of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992 that led to the establishment of the Euro single currency, different European Union countries have faced issues meeting the Treaty’s requirements to maintain the currency,...more
The new German government has ambitious targets for offshore wind: It aims at more than 70GW of offshore wind by 2045. At least 30GW of offshore wind capacity shall be installed by 2030 already. Less than 10GW are currently...more
Few issues are currently occupying German industry and the energy sector as much as the Ukraine crisis and its consequences for the critical infrastructure in Germany. Against this background and in order to secure energy...more
Following Russia's actions in Ukraine, an energy crisis unfolds in Europe and particularly in Germany. The looming threat of Russia suspending gas deliveries to Germany, or Germany ending the procurement as part of a...more
Security of Supply Threats Prompt Government Action Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a significant acceleration of changes to Germany’s energy system, including an increased focus on green hydrogen as a key to future...more
Shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 23, President Biden reinstated the sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that he had waived only last year. Depending on what side of the political divide you...more
Hydrogen is seen as a key element that can contribute to the decarbonization of economic sectors currently powered by fossil energy. Hydrogen has unique benefits, as it can be used both directly as a fuel for power generation...more