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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Cornerstone Research

U.S. Natural Gas Marketed Production Reaches Record Highs

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Ukraine War contributes to substantial increase in U.S. LNG exports to Europe. Washington—Annual marketed production of natural gas increased in the United States to a record high in 2022...more

Mayer Brown

Europe Daily News, 29 February 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11454 - KKR / Veritas / Cotiviti) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11474 - HPS / Berlin Brands Group)...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

Exodus From The Energy Charter Treaty – What is Left of Europe’s Protections for Investors?

As of January 2024, France, Germany and Poland have officially withdrawn from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Their decision to withdraw from the treaty follows a recent European Commission proposal for a mass exodus from...more

A&O Shearman

Projects, energy and infrastructure in the GCC – What does 2024 have in store?

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Last year was big for the green hydrogen industry in the GCC. Alongside the dozens of MOUs entered into and announcements made at COP: - In May, the USD8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen Project in KSA reached financial...more

Hogan Lovells

Sustainable Products Regulations - Sustainable is the New Black – Will there soon be a “Green” Battery?

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Zero-emission mobility, storage of wind and solar energy, vast amounts of portable electronics – the demand for batteries is tremendous. Batteries are a crucial factor for the development of decarbonised and climate-neutral...more

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European Union public consultation - Reform of the EU’s electricity market design

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The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation regarding an upcoming reform of the European electricity market. The proposal could lead to the biggest reform on the electricity market since the first...more

White & Case LLP

There is no turning back for the global energy transition

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Ambitious net-zero targets will unquestionably be the biggest catalyst for M&A in the energy sector for years to come - The race is on to achieve carbon neutrality, and this is providing one of the biggest investment...more

Morgan Lewis

Cross-Border Energy Projects in Times of Crisis: Is EU State Aid a Solution for Green Transition?

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The European Union remains committed to its Green Deal. Despite all odds, geopolitical concerns and the energy crisis may actually accelerate the EU green transition and trigger a reduction of fossil fuel imports, with the...more

A&O Shearman

Incentivising Investment in European Renewable Hydrogen Production

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The high production costs of renewable hydrogen (RH2) limit its ability to compete with alternative non-renewable fuels and technologies. This is exacerbated by a number of market failures (including failure of carbon pricing...more

A&O Shearman

Low Carbon Windfall Tax Take 2: The Electricity Generator Levy

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The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement announced the introduction of a new windfall tax of 45% on the “extraordinary profits” of low carbon electricity generators, via the Electricity Generator Levy (the Generator Levy)....more

K&L Gates LLP

European Commission Plans to Reform the EU Electricity Market and Boost Clean Hydrogen Investment in the European Union in 2023

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On 18 October, the European Commission (Commission) published its 2023 Work Programme (Programme). Amongst other initiatives, the Commission proposes the creation of a European hydrogen bank and a comprehensive reform of the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 7

SEC to Inspect Firms for Compliance With New Advertising and Solicitation Rule - November 4 is the compliance date for the new rule governing advertising and solicitation activities by investment advisers. The new rule...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ICE Clear EU To Accept EUAs as Collateral (but only from non-FCM clearing members)

Citing “current liquidity pressures” in EU energy markets and the need to provide market participants with “more options regarding the assets they provide to the Clearing House as margin cover,” ICE Clear Europe has proposed...more

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Hydrogen Rising: Commercial Issues in Europe in the Development of the Hydrogen Value Chain

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K&L Gates partner Tariq Fedda sits down with Hydrogen Rising co-hosts David Wochner, Partner at K&L Gates, and Sandra Safro, Associate General Counsel at the Edison Electric Institute, to discuss a range of commercial issues...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The Energy Regulation and Markets Law Review - 11th Edition - France

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In our 11th year of writing and publishing The Energy Regulation and Markets Review, the most pressing global concerns are inflation, supply chain concerns, the Ukraine war and continuing effects from the covid-19 pandemic....more

Hogan Lovells

Reform of the Energy Security Act: New Options for Action to Secure Energy Supply in the Event of Crisis

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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

White & Case LLP

Global Hydrogen Guide: Emerging Policy and Regulatory Initiatives – Edition 2

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White & Case’s Global Hydrogen Guide provides an overview of the fast emerging hydrogen policy and regulatory initiatives being pursued around the world, as well as a snapshot of global hydrogen development activity. Edition...more

A&O Shearman

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Impact on European Energy Markets and Disputes

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The military assault Russia launched against Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has been a destabilizing event of historic magnitude, its humanitarian, political and economic impacts reverberating far beyond the borders of Russia...more

K&L Gates LLP

Hydrogen Rising: EU and UK Hydrogen Strategies and Incentives

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Giovanni Campi, Francis Iyayi, and David Wochner discuss present and future hydrogen incentives offered within the European Union and the United Kingdom....more

Jones Day

Towards a Global Renewable Hydrogen Market – Australia and Europe Join Forces

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Two key actors in renewable energy, Australia and Germany, agree to a joint feasibility study to collaborate on the production of renewable hydrogen, in a further step towards achieving a global hydrogen market. On...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - June 2020 #2

Manufacturing Holds Key to Recovery of Oil and Gas Markets, Revealed at This Week's ADIPEC Energy Dialogue - "'2008 was much more of a hit to the financial sector and manufacturing. This time it is the reverse. The big...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Competition Law in the Energy Sector: What to Look Out For in 2020

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Ofgem’s recently announced goals and developments and changes to the post-Brexit state aid regime will have important implications for market players. 2020 is set to be a an important year for competition law-related...more

Bracewell LLP

LNG Tanker LNG in Europe: Current Trends, the European LNG Landscape and Country Focus

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Global LNG trade is buoyant due to a wave of new sources of LNG supply. What were historically distinct, regional LNG markets are becoming increasingly interconnected as the global LNG market evolves and diversifies. Against...more

BCLP

Grid Stability in the Age of Decarbonisation

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Grid disruption which results in blackouts is big news and often leads to public uproar and much finger pointing. The lightning strike that led to a blackout in parts of the UK in early August was widely reported and is the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Revisiting LNG Resale Restrictions – Implications of Recent EU Decisions

In our July 2017 update in AG Speaking Energy, we highlighted that the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) concluded in its market study that destination clauses, diversion clauses, profit-sharing clauses and take-or-pay...more

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