The trajectory of the hydrogen sector in the United States hinges on a critical question: what criteria will be used to define the term “clean hydrogen” for tax purposes?
As previously outlined in our Field Guide to Clean...more
1/11/2024
/ Clean Air Act ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
New Guidance ,
Popular ,
Production Tax Credit
Few issues in Washington have been as elusive as passage of legislation to address the nation’s aging infrastructure. For a number of years, the White House, Senators and Members of Congress have announced plans to spend...more
Few issues in Washington have been as elusive as passage of legislation to address the nation’s aging infrastructure. For a number of years, the White House, Senators and Members of Congress have announced plans to spend...more
Once a remote health issue in China, coronavirus (“COVID-19”) remains today - as we enter the new year of 2021 - not only a global health concern but also a global economic disruptor that will impact nearly every industry....more
1/21/2021
/ Business Interruption ,
China ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EPC Contractor ,
Insurance Brokers ,
Lenders ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Remote Working ,
Sick Leave ,
Workplace Safety
On May 1, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 13920 declaring a national emergency regarding threats posed to the U.S. bulk-power system by electrical equipment supplied by “foreign adversaries.” (BPS EO)...more
5/11/2020
/ Bulk Electric System ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
Foreign Suppliers ,
Huawei ,
Infrastructure ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Proposed Rules ,
Russia ,
Telecommunications
Developing Contingency Plans: The NYDFS Mandate on Licensed Virtual Currency Businesses -
The events surrounding COVID-19 have increased the use of fintech products, both out of necessity and convenience. Shelter-in-place...more
4/17/2020
/ Banking Sector ,
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Compliance ,
Confidential Information ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Assets ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Finetech ,
Information Technology ,
Insurance Industry ,
Notice Requirements ,
NYDFS ,
Payment Systems ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
World Health Organization
In the rapidly evolving landscape of COVID-19 response, many states, counties, and cities throughout the United States have taken drastic measures, including issuing executive orders halting all non-essential businesses. To...more
Disrupting the Disruptor: How a Prepared and Proactive Owner Can Mitigate the Effects of Coronavirus on Construction Projects -
Once a remote health issue in China, the rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has become...more
In the rapidly evolving landscape of COVID-19 response, many states, counties, and cities throughout the United States have taken drastic measures, including issuing executive orders halting all non-essential businesses. To...more
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation (“WHO”) declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic, with the WHO "deeply concerned by the alarming levels of spread and severity" of the outbreak. In response, the financial markets...more
Once a remote health issue in China, the rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has become not only a global health concern but also potentially a global economic disruptor that could impact nearly every industry. The...more
3/18/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Construction Workers ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
General Contractors ,
Health and Safety ,
Insurance Brokers ,
Insurance Industry ,
Lenders ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Subcontractors ,
Workplace Safety
When the discussions are finished, the negotiations are concluded, and the contract is signed, the real work begins on a capital project. Thousands of cubic yards of concrete, miles of wiring and pipe, and tons of steel—all...more
The IMO and the Price of Gas or The Impact of the International Maritime Organisation’s Sulphur 2020 Limit for Marine Fuel Oil on the Price of Gas -
The main bunker fuel for ships is High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO, with...more
11/20/2019
/ Customs ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FERC ,
Fuel Supply ,
Gas Prices ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Maritime Transport ,
Market Based Approach ,
Natural Gas ,
Offshore Drilling ,
Oil & Gas ,
Shipping ,
Utilities Sector ,
Utility Rates ,
Waters of the United States
Recently, we described the announcement of President Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan (the “Plan”). Today, we report on what has developed since the ambitious proposal was unveiled.
Current State-of-Play -
Last...more
Recently, we described the announcement of President Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan (the “Plan”). Today, we report on what has developed since the ambitious proposal was unveiled.
The Plan -
As we reported...more
On February 12, 2018, The White House released President Donald J.
Trump’s legislative goals for rebuilding U.S. infrastructure.
General Overview -
The White House established six (6) principles:
1.STIMULATE...more
Navigating Private Equity Fund Limitations for Energy Infrastructure-Focused Investments -
Energy infrastructure funds have emerged as a class of funds that offer investors the potential for long-term stable returns, as...more
5/9/2017
/ Argentina ,
Bankruptcy Court ,
Energy Sector ,
Infrastructure ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Made in the USA ,
Oil & Gas ,
Presidential Permit ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Renewable Energy ,
Russia ,
Saudi Arabia ,
TransCanada ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On March 16, 2017, the Department of Commerce published a Federal Register notice requesting input on the use of American-made materials in the construction and maintenance of American pipelines. Referring to President...more
On January 24, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a slate of executive orders and presidential memoranda focused on pipeline and other infrastructure projects. Along with memoranda that specifically concern the...more
On January 24, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a slate of executive orders and presidential memoranda focused on pipeline and other infrastructure projects. Along with memoranda that specifically concern the...more