The scaling up of low carbon hydrogen technologies will be crucial for achieving the UK’s Net Zero target by 2050 and a sustainable energy future. Historically, hydrogen has been produced from fossil fuels and utilised across...more
Let’s face it petrolheads, one of your reasons for not joining the move to electric vehicles is your range anxiety; the risk of your vehicle running out of charge and the need to find somewhere convenient to re-charge it....more
The new UK Government has taken several recent steps in its mission to achieve security of supply of affordable clean energy. We discuss its autumn flurry of energy and infrastructure related announcements in our article New...more
UK energy and infrastructure developments have been coming thick and fast as the new Government gets its feet under the table. With the Autumn Budget headlining a flurry of announcements on energy and infrastructure policy...more
Last week, Governor Healey signed “an Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity, and protecting ratepayers” into law. The legislation includes changes in the way energy infrastructure is sited and permitted,...more
Last week, the UK Government pledged £22 billion towards the development of the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) industry in the UK. This is a significant step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. ...more
‘Energy security and net zero are two sides of the same coin.’ This is the opening line of the UK government’s ‘Net Zero Growth Plan’, published in March 2023, and leaves no doubt as to the government’s perception of the...more
The 2024 General Election is imminent and all four of the biggest political parties have now released their election manifestos. With the push to net zero remaining critical in accordance with the UK’s domestic and...more
With an unprecedented momentum for the construction of new major projects linked to the shift away from fossil fuels and the development of a low-carbon economy, there is a real focus on construction law issues relevant to...more
Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more
Rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation contributed to a subdued deals market in 2023. There was, however, no shortage of M&A highlights across the energy and infrastructure sectors, including the year’s two...more
The road to decarbonisation - From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise...more
On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources (the Call to Power) of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale...more
Congress returned for the second half of the 118th Congress in January with an immediate agenda focused on avoiding a government shutdown, a priority that has been punted several times through continuing resolutions, and...more
Electricity grid operators across the country continue to announce expanded procurements for non-emitting electricity to ensure supply adequacy in a transforming energy landscape. These announcements continue procurement...more
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s (GVBOT) annual Energy Forum, presented by Bennett Jones, put a spotlight on British Columbia and western Canada's position in the worldwide clean technology and energy market....more
Publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) second National Infrastructure Assessment (‘NIA2’) in October 2023, in line with its 5-year requirement, is an important step and a document that will be used to...more
Until now, however, no comprehensive estimate existed of the of that opportunity, (or, to put it another way, the size of the financing gap between committed spending and the investment needed to deliver Net Zero by 2050...more
The Honourable Jason Kenney served as the 18th Premier of Alberta, where he led the development and diversification of the province's energy sector, built partnerships with Indigenous communities and created new opportunities...more
On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia (the Government or Province) announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity, notably...more
Significant revisions to the draft energy NPS published for consultation align with other strands of government energy policy and legislative amendments being introduced via the Energy Bill. They strengthen the need case for...more
SaskPower, the Crown corporation responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Saskatchewan, announced on November 7, 2022, that it will add up to 700 megawatts (MW) of renewable generation...more
Carve-out deals, whether conducted through a trade sale, buyout, or IPO, have become a vital tool for businesses to boost balance sheets and deliver shareholder value. This trend has gathered momentum over recent years, with...more
A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more
On July 30, 2021, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) together with the Port Authority of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)...more